Columbia Valley Transit

The Columbia Valley Transit Service provides transit service between Canal Flats and Invermere, and Edgewater and Invermere.  Columbia Valley Transit is operated by Next Gen Transit and is funded by the RDEK and BC Transit.

There are two types of transit offered through Columbia Valley Transit:

• Scheduled - There are regularly scheduled stops on the Canal Flats-Fairmont-Windermere-Invermere (Route 31 - South Connector), the Edgewater-Radium-Invermere (Route 32 - North Connector), and locally in the Invermere and Athalmer Rd area (Route 33 - Invermere Local) offered 5 days a week (Monday to Friday). For the bus schedule and detailed information on fares, visit: BC Transit - Welcome to Columbia Valley.

There is no transit service on Saturdays, Sundays and Statutory Holidays.

There is also a Health Connections Transit Service that connects Columbia Valley residents to their non-emergency medical and specialist appointments in Cranbrook.  To learn more, visit the Health Connections page.

Fares / Tickets

• Local Fare (Radium, Invermere, Windermere, Fairmont) - $2.00. Children 5 and under ride free when accompanied when accompanied by an attendant 12 years or older. Children 6 - 12 ride free.
• Regional Fare (Edgewater, Canal Flats) - $2.50. Children 5 and under ride free when accompanied when accompanied by an attendant 12 years or older. Children 6 - 12 ride free.
• Monthly Bus Pass - $42.00. 

Please have exact change as the driver cannot make change. Fares are subject to change.

There are a number of ticket outlets around the Columbia Valley including: Canal Flats Village Office, AG Valley Foods, Invermere City Hall, and the Radium Visitor Centre.

If you are a low-income senior or a person with disabilities, you may qualify for the BC Bus Pass Program, which provides a universal bus pass. For more information on the qualifications, call 1-866-866-0800.

For more detailed information on fares and tickets, visit BC Transit - Welcome to Columbia Valley or contact Next Gen Transit at 1·877-343-2461 Option 1 or direct 250-364-3262.

Schedule/Maps

• BC Transit Schedules and Maps
• BC Transit Trip Planning App

Bus Stops in Rural Areas

In rural areas and along Highway 93/95 where there are no designated bus stops, the bus can be flagged down along the route.  When you want to catch the bus, find a safe location along the route (such as a driveway or postal box area) and wave the bus down. Make sure you are visible, and if it is dark wear light/bright clothing and carry a flashlight.  Stand in a well-lit area if possible.  To get off the bus at an unmarked stop, let the driver know in advance where you want to get off and he/she will stop in a safe area as close to your requested stop as possible.

Bike Racks

The busses are equipped with two bike racks that are available for use during daytime hours (the bikes block the headlights so can't be used in the dark). BC Transit has loaded a video to show how to use the bike racks:

Additional Information:

• For bus schedule and route information contact Next Gen Transit at 1·877-343-2461 Option 1 or direct 250-364-3262. or visit BC Transit - Welcome to Columbia Valley.
• Decisions on fares, routes and service levels are made by the RDEK. If you have questions, concerns or suggestions to improve the transit system, please contact RDEK Coporate Officer Tina Hlushak at 250-489-2791 or toll-free 1-888-478-7335.