Transportation

Public Bus Service 


Local



Sheep River Shuttle
Our community transportation service connects Black Diamond residents of all ages and abilities to local shopping, services and social outings. The Shuttle also offers regional connection to destinations in the Town of Okotoks.

About the Service
The Sheep River Shuttle is operated through an innovative community partnership between the Town of Black Diamond and the Boys and Girls Club of the Foothills. Operating funding for the Shuttle's first year of service is contributed by the Town, passenger fares, charter service fees and community donations. The Boys and Girls Club administers and operates the service.

Regional

Red Arrow Motor Coach pick up location is located in Aldersyde at the Petro Canada Gas Station (25 km east) and does not stop in Black Diamond.

Air Service


  • Calgary International Airport: Approximately an hour away and serviced by both international and domestic airlines.
  • Okotoks Air Ranch: Just 20 minutes from Black Diamond, Transport Canada classifies the Okotoks Air Ranch as a Certified Airport/Register Aerodome.

Highway Access


  • Highway 22 runs south from Black Diamond to Highway 3 which leads to the Crowsnest Pass. It also runs west to Turner Valley and carries on north through Bragg Creek to the Trans-Canada Highway (Highway 1), which is the Calgary-Banff corridor.
  • Highway 7 runs east from Black Diamond to Okotoks and also connects with Highway 2, Alberta's principal north-south highway transportation corridor.

Southwest Calgary Ring Road Project