Travel Information

The Canadian Fire Rescue College campus is located in the community of Springbrook, offering students a quiet, focused training environment while remaining close to essential services and amenities.

Springbrook is situated just southwest of Red Deer, with quick access to Red Deer and Gasoline Alley, one of Central Alberta’s primary commercial and service hubs.

Approximate distances from campus:

• Gasoline Alley: 5–10 minutes by car
• Downtown Red Deer: 10–15 minutes by car
• Penhold: 5-10 minutes by car
   

Within Penhold, Red Deer and Gasoline Alley, students have access to:

• Major grocery stores
• Restaurants, cafés, and coffee shops
• Pharmacies and medical clinics
• Banks and financial services
• Retail and big-box stores
• Fitness facilities and other personal services
   

In addition, the campus itself is conveniently located:

• 2-minute walk to a convenience store with essential items
• 2-minute walk to a pharmacy and walk-in clinic
   

This proximity allows students to easily meet daily needs while benefiting from the structure and efficiency of staying on campus during training.

Canadian Fire Rescue College serves students from across Canada and internationally, and the Springbrook campus is centrally located along Alberta’s primary north–south travel corridor.

Distance to Major Cities

• Red Deer: Approximately 11 km northeast (10–15 minutes by car)
• Calgary: Approximately 135–165 km south (1.5–1.75 hours by car via Highway 2)
• Edmonton: Approximately 150 km north (1.5–1.75 hours by car via Highway 2)

Arriving by Air

Students travelling from outside the region typically fly into one of Alberta’s two major international airports, then continue by ground transportation to Red Deer and Springbrook.

Edmonton International Airport (YEG)

• Located approximately 120 km north of Red Deer
• Regular coach bus service operates between Edmonton International Airport and Red Deer
• Typical travel time: ~1 hour 10–15 minutes
   

Common providers include:

• The Canada Bus
• Rider Express
   

Once in Red Deer, Springbrook is a short taxi or rideshare trip from bus drop-off locations.

Calgary International Airport (YYC)

• Located approximately 135–140 km south of Red Deer
• Coach bus services operate between Calgary / Calgary International Airport and Red Deer
• Typical travel time: ~1.5–2 hours, depending on route and connection
   

Common providers include:

• The Canada Bus
• FlixBus
   

From Red Deer, students can complete the final leg of their journey to Springbrook via taxi or rideshare.

Travel Notes for Students

• Public transit options between Red Deer and Springbrook are limited; most students rely on taxis, rideshare services, or arranged transportation.
• Students are encouraged to plan travel in advance, particularly when arriving outside of peak daytime hours.
• Arrival and departure flexibility is available, allowing students to coordinate travel comfortably around course start and end dates.