Citywide parks, trails, recreation programs and public facilities.
The City provides 28 parks, an extensive trail system, indoor arenas, outdoor rinks, a disc golf course, sports venues and Western Financial Place, which includes an aquatic centre and NHL-sized rink. The Recreation & Culture department lists programs, facility and park rentals, and seasonal program guides. Administration: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; call 250-489-0220 for information.
Fire suppression, emergency medical response, rescue, hazardous-materials response, inspections and fire-safety education.
Cranbrook Fire & Emergency Services responds within the City of Cranbrook and contract areas, including RDEK Area C and ?aq’am. Call 911 for emergencies; non-emergency phone 250-426-2325.
Public library services, collections, programs, study spaces, public computers and Wi-Fi.
Located at 1212 2nd Street North. Open Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday 10 a.m.–8 p.m.; Sunday 1–5 p.m.; closed statutory holidays. Phone 250-426-4063. Cranbrook and RDEK Area C residents/property owners receive free membership; other membership options apply.
Fixed-route transit and accessible door-to-door handyDART service in Cranbrook.
BC Transit lists routes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7 and 14 for Cranbrook. handyDART is an accessible door-to-door service for people whose permanent or temporary disabilities prevent them from using fixed-route transit without assistance. Check the current Rider’s Guide for schedules and eligibility; transit information and handyDART: 1-855-417-4636.
Regional hospital with 24-hour emergency and trauma services, acute and obstetrical care, laboratory and physician specialties.
Interior Health identifies East Kootenay Regional Hospital as a regional provider of core medical and surgical specialty services for the East Kootenay health service area. Emergency and trauma services operate 24 hours. See the official service directory for current departments and access information.