Transportation

Truck Transportation

There are numerous trucking companies serving the Battlefords as the community serves as the hub of five major highways: 16, 4, 26, 29, & 40. The Trans Canada Yellowhead Highway (Highway 16), which connects Saskatoon to Edmonton via the Battlefords, allows excellent access both east and west.

	DISTANCES TO MAJOR CENTRES
	City	Distance (km)
	Saskatoon	139
	Regina	386
	Edmonton	386
	Calgary	611
	Winnipeg	919
	Vancouver	1,492
	Toronto	3,177
	*These distances are approximate figures

Air Transportation

The Cameron McIntosh Airport, with a 5,000- foot long, 150- foot wide main runway and an additional 2,565- foot long, 50- foot wide crosswind runway, is capable of handling aircraft as large as a 737. The airport is currently operated privately. For more information contact: Battlefords Airspray (306) 445-3099.

Passenger Transportation

The Saskatchewan Transportation Corporation (STC) and Greyhound Canada provide regular passenger and freight services to the Battlefords.

A local transit system provides transportation from the residential areas to commercial areas throughout the community. A special transportation service is also available for residents with disabilities. Crown Cab provides taxi service.

Rail Transport

CN Rail provides commercial rail service to the Battlefords region.

ViaRail passes by North Battleford providing passenger travel to the east or west. The nearest station is in Saskatoon.