Calgary, AB
Freight Shipping in Calgary
Calgary sits on Highway 2, a 6-lane divided freeway between Calgary and Airdrie, according to Alberta Transportation.
Corridors
Highways carrying Calgary freight
Trans-Canada Highway 1, Highway 2, Stoney Trail
Facts
Calgary freight: what to know
- Alberta Highway 2 (the QEII Highway) between Calgary and Airdrie is a 6-lane divided freeway. Source: Alberta: Highway 2 Airdrie bypass study, checked November 11, 2026.
- Alberta authorizes long combination vehicles (LCVs) by permit under section 62 of the Traffic Safety Act, subject to published Attached Conditions. Source: Alberta: Attached conditions for LCVs, checked November 11, 2026.
- The City of Calgary restricts dangerous goods transport in the Central Business District from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Saturday, with carriers allowed in between 9:30 and 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 and 3:30 p.m. to obtain or deliver dangerous goods. Source: City of Calgary: Dangerous Goods, checked November 13, 2026.
- Alberta says its heavy haul seasonal weights, which support overweight permit programs, start in spring once thaw depth readings reach at least 25 cm, with post-thaw weights from June 16 and summer weights from July 1. Source: Alberta: Road Restrictions and Bans, checked November 13, 2026.
FAQ
Calgary freight shipping — common questions
What are the main freight highways through Calgary?
Freight through Calgary moves primarily via Trans-Canada Highway 1, Highway 2, Stoney Trail.
What kind of freight moves through Calgary?
Calgary sits on Highway 2, a 6-lane divided freeway between Calgary and Airdrie, according to Alberta Transportation.