Bus 836 in Calgary links NB Scurfield DR @ Scenic Acres BV NW and EB Varsity DR @ 49 ST NW. The route is 13.5 km long with 32 stops, and the official schedule from Calgary Transit puts the full trip at about 30 minutes. On a weekday it runs 1 trip in one direction.
Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | 836 |
| City | Calgary |
| Transit authority | Calgary Transit |
| Start → end | NB Scurfield DR @ Scenic Acres BV NW → EB Varsity DR @ 49 ST NW |
| End → start | EB Varsity DR @ 49 ST NW → NB Scurfield DR @ Scenic Acres BV NW |
| Route length | 13.5 km / 14.4 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 32 / 29 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 30 minutes |
| Trips per day | 1 on weekdays one way |
| Frequency | — |
| First / last trip from «NB Scurfield DR @ Scenic Acres BV NW» | 07:40 / 07:40 |
| First / last trip from «EB Varsity DR @ 49 ST NW» | 15:00 / 15:00 |
| Fare | 4.00 $ |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus 836
Outbound: NB Scurfield DR @ Scenic Acres BV NW → EB Varsity DR @ 49 ST NW
This direction has 32 stops and runs 13.5 km. The route passes WB Scurfield DR @ Scotia LD NW, SB Scenic Acres DR @ Scenic Acres BV NW, SB Nose Hill DR @ Scenic Acres GA NW, SB Silvergrove DR @ 66 AV NW. Below is the full list with the distance from the first stop.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NB Scurfield DR @ Scenic Acres BV NW | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | WB Scurfield DR @ Scotia LD NW | 0.3 km | |
| 3 | WB Scurfield DR @ Scotia PT NW | 0.6 km | |
| 4 | WB Scurfield DR @ Scanlon PL NW | 0.9 km | |
| 5 | WB Scurfield DR @ Scanlon GR NW | 1.2 km | |
| 6 | SB Scurfield DR @ Schubert GA NW | 1.3 km | |
| 7 | SB Scurfield DR @ Schooner CL NW | 1.6 km | |
| 8 | SB Scurfield DR @ Sceptre CL NW | 2.0 km | |
| 9 | SB Scenic Acres DR @ Scenic Acres BV NW | 2.3 km | |
| 10 | SB Scenic Acres DR @ Scandia RI NW | 2.5 km | |
| 11 | SB Scenic Acres DR @ Scandia RI NW | 2.7 km | |
| 12 | EB Scenic Acres DR @ Scenic Ridge GA NW | 3.0 km | |
| 13 | NB Scenic Acres DR @ Scenic Glen CR NW | 3.4 km | |
| 14 | NB Scenic Acres DR @ Scenic Acres TC NW | 3.6 km | |
| 15 | EB Scenic Acres GA @ Scenic Acres DR NW | 3.6 km | |
| 16 | SB Nose Hill DR @ Scenic Acres GA NW | 3.8 km | |
| 17 | EB Silver Springs RD @ Nose Hill DR NW | 4.4 km | |
| 18 | EB Silver Springs RD @ Silver Valley DR NW | 4.7 km | |
| 19 | EB Silver Springs RD @ Silver Springs WY NW | 5.0 km | |
| 20 | NB Silvergrove DR @ Silvergrove RD NW | 5.9 km | |
| 21 | EB Silvergrove DR @ 78 ST NW | 6.2 km | |
| 22 | SB Silvergrove DR @ Silverstone RD NW | 6.6 km | |
| 23 | SB Silvergrove DR @ 66 AV NW | 7.0 km | |
| 24 | SB Silver Ridge DR @ Silver Springs BV NW | 7.8 km | |
| 25 | SB Silver Ridge DR @ Silver Hill RD NW | 7.9 km | |
| 26 | SB Silver Ridge DR @ Silver Crest CR NW | 8.2 km | |
| 27 | EB Silver Ridge DR @ Silver Crest DR NW | 8.4 km | |
| 28 | EB Silver Ridge DR @ Silver Crest DR NW | 8.7 km | |
| 29 | SB Silver Springs BV @ Silver Ridge DR NW | 9.1 km | |
| 30 | NB Silverdale DR @ 54 AV NW | 9.5 km | |
| 31 | NB Silverdale DR @ Silver Springs GA NW | 9.6 km | |
| 32 | EB Varsity DR @ 49 ST NW | 13.5 km | Terminus |
Inbound: EB Varsity DR @ 49 ST NW → NB Scurfield DR @ Scenic Acres BV NW
This direction has 29 stops and runs 14.4 km. The route passes SB Silverdale DR @ Silver Springs GA NW, NB Silvergrove DR @ Silver Springs RD NW, WB Silver Springs RD @ S Silver Valley DR NW, WB Scenic Acres DR@ Scimitar PT NW. Below is the full list with the distance from the first stop.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | EB Varsity DR @ 49 ST NW | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | SB Silverdale DR @ Silver Springs GA NW | 4.9 km | |
| 3 | WB 54 AV NW @ Silverdale DR | 5.1 km | |
| 4 | WB Silver Ridge DR @ Silver Springs BV NW | 5.5 km | |
| 5 | WB Silver Ridge DR @ Silver Ridge CL NW | 5.8 km | |
| 6 | WB Silver Ridge DR @ Silver Ridge PL NW | 6.0 km | |
| 7 | NB Silver Ridge DR @ Silver Mead RD NW | 6.6 km | |
| 8 | NB Silvergrove DR @ Silver Springs RD NW | 7.4 km | |
| 9 | WB Silvergrove DR @ 100 Silvergrove PL NW | 8.1 km | |
| 10 | WB Silvergrove DR @ 300 Silvergrove PL NW | 8.2 km | |
| 11 | SB Silvergrove DR @ Silvergrove WY NW | 8.6 km | |
| 12 | WB Silver Springs RD @ Silver Springs BV NW | 9.5 km | |
| 13 | WB Silver Springs RD @ Silver Hill WY NW | 9.7 km | |
| 14 | WB Silver Springs RD @ S Silver Valley DR NW | 9.9 km | |
| 15 | WB Silver Springs RD @ Nose Hill DR NW | 10.2 km | |
| 16 | NB Nose Hill DR @ Silver Springs RD NW | 10.3 km | |
| 17 | WB Scenic Acres GA @ Scenic WY NW | 10.8 km | |
| 18 | SB Scenic Acres DR @ Scenic Acres GA NW | 10.9 km | |
| 19 | SB Scenic Acres DR @ Scenic Glen CR NW | 11.2 km | |
| 20 | WB Scenic Acres DR@ Scimitar PT NW | 11.4 km | |
| 21 | NB Scenic Acres DR @ Scandia PT NW | 11.8 km | |
| 22 | NB Scenic Acres DR @ Scandia BA NW | 12.1 km | |
| 23 | NB Scurfield DR @ Scripps LD NW | 12.8 km | |
| 24 | NB Scurfield DR @ Scanlon GA NW | 13.1 km | |
| 25 | EB Scurfield DR @ Scanlon GR NW | 13.5 km | |
| 26 | SB Scurfield DR @ Scanlon PL NW | 13.8 km | |
| 27 | EB Scurfield DR @ Scotia PT NW | 14.1 km | |
| 28 | EB Scurfield DR @ Scenic GD NW | 14.2 km | |
| 29 | SB Scurfield DR @ Scenic GD NW | 14.4 km | Terminus |
Schedule and frequency
According to the official schedule from Calgary Transit, the route runs 1 trip in one direction on a weekday.
| Direction | Weekdays | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| From «NB Scurfield DR @ Scenic Acres BV NW» | 07:40 — 07:40 | — — — |
| From «EB Varsity DR @ 49 ST NW» | 15:00 — 15:00 | — — — |
Fare and payment
A single ride costs 4.00 $. The same fare applies to CTrain and buses in Calgary.
An adult cash fare is $4.00 and is valid for 90 minutes, transfers included. Youth and students pay $2.65; children 12 and under ride free. A day pass is $12.65, an adult monthly pass $126.00. Transfers within 90 minutes are free. The cash fare itself covers 90 minutes of travel, so transfers within that window cost nothing extra. An unlimited monthly pass costs $126.00.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a ride on bus 836 cost?
4.00 $ for a single ride.
When do the first and last trips run?
From NB Scurfield DR @ Scenic Acres BV NW the first is at 07:40 and the last at 07:40. From EB Varsity DR @ 49 ST NW they are 15:00 and 15:00.
How long does the trip from NB Scurfield DR @ Scenic Acres BV NW to EB Varsity DR @ 49 ST NW take?
About 30 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
32 outbound and 29 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus 836 run on weekends?
Yes, the route runs every day, with a separate weekend schedule.
Every route number with its termini, operating hours and travel time is collected in the Calgary buses overview.
Data current as of August 22, 2026. Schedule and termini — Calgary Transit. Fares — Calgary Transit, Fares & passes. Stop list, schedule and route geometry come from the official GTFS feed (City of Calgary Open Data).