Transit

As of March 1, 2022, all COVID-19 restrictions have been removed from City of Cold Lake buildings, including mask use, proof of vaccination and capacity limits. However, the Government of Alberta still requires mask use in all public transit settings, including on board Cold Lake Transit buses, for passengers age 13 and above. Learn more on the Alberta Health COVID-19 website.

Cold Lake Transit is a full-service, accessible transit system provided free of charge by the City of Cold Lake. There's no cost to ride and no registration or membership required. Cold Lake Transit provides public bus service six days per week to several locations within the city including Kinosoo Beach, Cold Lake Marina, Energy Centre, City Hall, 4 Wing, shopping areas and more. Fares and routes may be subject to change. Cold Lake Transit is operated by the Infrastructure Services department. Call 780-639-4455 or email clt@coldlake.com.

Are you looking for information about the Cold Lake Adaptive Transit Service? This shared ride service for seniors and people with mobility challenges is operated by Cold Lake and District FCSS. Click the link above for more information.

Accessibility and Mobility Devices

See the Schedule and Route Map

Transit App and Bus Tracker

Hours of operation

Day	Hours
Monday-Friday	7:10 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Saturday	9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Sunday	No service
Statutory holidays (except Canada Day and Remembrance Day)	No service

Passenger conduct and rules

All passengers must be respectful of Cold Lake Transit staff, property and fellow passengers. Harassment, foul language, or any activity which interferes with the operation of Cold Lake Transit or the comfort and safety of passengers and staff will not be tolerated. In accordance with the City of Cold Lake's Transit Services Bylaw, while on a transit bus or while attending any transit property, no person shall:

Engage in any activity that interferes with the comfort of safety of any other person
Spit or litter
Fight
Behave in a way that causes a safety concern to any other person
Sell or display any goods or services for sale
Distribute any printed material or other goods
Beg or solicit funds
Sing or play a musical instrument
Play music or sound through speakers unless headphones are attached
Smoke
Consume food or drink (unless it's in a secure container designed for travel)
Consume alcohol or possess alcohol (unless unopened, in its original sealed container)
Deface, vandalise, or apply graffiti to any Cold Lake Transit property
Possess a firearm, weapon or flammable/explosive material

Transporting bicycles

bus bike rack Bicycles must be placed in the bicycle rack on the exterior of the bus and are not permitted inside.

Make sure the driver knows you are loading/unloading your bike.
Remove water bottles, tire pumps, or any other loose items that may fall off during transit.
Lift your bike into the rack, fitting the wheels into the slots.
Always load/unload your bike from the passenger side of the bus.
The bicycle owner is responsible for loading/unloading their bike from the bus bike rack. For safety reasons, the driver will not load/unload bicycles, but can give instructions to those who require assistance.

Transporting animals

Leashed guide dogs are permitted on Cold Lake Transit vehicles when they are assisting a person with a disability. Pets must be transported in a secure cage or kennel. Pets are not permitted to sit on the floor, seats, or be carried/held by passengers.