Bus 821 in Calgary links EB Shawville GA @ Shawville LI SE and SB McKenzie Lake BV @ Mountain Park DR SE. The route is 11.7 km long with 3 stops, and the official schedule from Calgary Transit puts the full trip at about 21 minutes. On a weekday it runs 1 trip in one direction.
Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | 821 |
| City | Calgary |
| Transit authority | Calgary Transit |
| Start → end | EB Shawville GA @ Shawville LI SE → SB McKenzie Lake BV @ Mountain Park DR SE |
| End → start | SB McKenzie Lake BV @ Mountain Park DR SE → EB Shawville GA @ Shawville LI SE |
| Route length | 11.7 km / 13.6 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 3 / 18 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 21 minutes |
| Trips per day | 1 on weekdays one way |
| Frequency | — |
| First / last trip from «EB Shawville GA @ Shawville LI SE» | 15:39 / 15:39 |
| First / last trip from «SB McKenzie Lake BV @ Mountain Park DR SE» | 08:20 / 08:20 |
| Fare | 4.00 $ |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus 821
Outbound: EB Shawville GA @ Shawville LI SE → SB McKenzie Lake BV @ Mountain Park DR SE
This direction has 3 stops and runs 11.7 km. The route passes EB McKenzie DR @ McKenzie Lake BV SE. Below is the full list with the distance from the first stop.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | EB Shawville GA @ Shawville LI SE | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | EB McKenzie DR @ McKenzie Lake BV SE | 6.6 km | |
| 3 | SB McKenzie Lake BV @ Mountain Park DR SE | 11.7 km | Terminus |
Inbound: SB McKenzie Lake BV @ Mountain Park DR SE → EB Shawville GA @ Shawville LI SE
This direction has 18 stops and runs 13.6 km. The route passes EB McKenzie DR @ McKenna CR SE, NB McKenzie Lake WY @ McKenzie Lake MR SE, SB McKenzie Lake BV @ McKenzie Lake GD SE, EB Mountain Park DR @ Mount Kidd RD SE. Below is the full list with the distance from the first stop.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | EB McKenzie DR @ McKenzie Lake BV SE | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | EB McKenzie DR @ McKenna CR SE | 0.2 km | |
| 3 | EB McKenzie DR @ McKerrell CL SE | 0.6 km | |
| 4 | NB McKenzie DR @ McKerrell WY SE | 0.9 km | |
| 5 | NB McKenzie Lake WY @ McKenzie DR SE | 1.1 km | |
| 6 | NB McKenzie Lake WY @ McKenzie Lake MR SE | 1.6 km | |
| 7 | NB McKenzie Lake WY @ 1000McKenzie Lake BA SE | 2.0 km | |
| 8 | WB McKenzie LakeWY @ 500 McKenzie Lake BA SE | 2.4 km | |
| 9 | WB McKenzie Lake BV @ Mount McKenzie WY SE | 2.7 km | |
| 10 | SB McKenzie Lake BV @ McKenzie Lake GD SE | 3.1 km | |
| 11 | WB Mountain Park DR @ 100 Mount Victoria PL SE | 3.5 km | |
| 12 | SB Mountain Park DR @ Mount Belcher PL SE | 3.9 km | |
| 13 | SB Mountain Park DR @ Mount Norquay GA SE | 4.4 km | |
| 14 | EB Mountain Park DR @ Mount Kidd RD SE | 4.9 km | |
| 15 | SB McKenzie Lake BV @ Mountain Park DR SE | 5.2 km | |
| 16 | SB McKenzie Lake BV @ McKenzie Meadows DR SE | 5.4 km | |
| 17 | EB Shawville GA @ W. of Shawville LI SE | 13.4 km | |
| 18 | EB Shawville GA @ Shawville LI SE | 13.6 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 «EB Shawville GA @ Shawville LI SE» | 15:39 — 15:39 | — — — |
| From «SB McKenzie Lake BV @ Mountain Park DR SE» | 08:20 — 08:20 | — — — |
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 821 cost?
4.00 $ for a single ride.
When do the first and last trips run?
From EB Shawville GA @ Shawville LI SE the first is at 15:39 and the last at 15:39. From SB McKenzie Lake BV @ Mountain Park DR SE they are 08:20 and 08:20.
How long does the trip from EB Shawville GA @ Shawville LI SE to SB McKenzie Lake BV @ Mountain Park DR SE take?
About 21 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
3 outbound and 18 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus 821 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).