Welcome students, teachers, friends, associates and families to School District 8 - Kootenay Lake, Operations & Transportation.
The Board of Trustees expects that every person using the District bus services will ensure that each bus trip is a safe and pleasant experience for all passengers and the driver.
School Bus Transportation during COVID-19
!!New Zonar Bus Pass!!
Annual Bus Route Review
In preparation for the 2020/2021 school year, the transportation team will be starting our annual review of the school bus routes. If you have any bus route concerns that you would like us to consider, please send an email to janet.wall@sd8.bc.ca
Deadline to provide input is April 16th, 2021.
Online Bus Registration 2020/2021:
For detailed bus route information:
To determine your school catchment:
Pupil Transportation Manual
2020-2021 Pupil Transportation Procedures Manual
Contact Information
Contact the Operations office in your area to speak with a Transportation staff member.
SD8 Nelson Operations
90 Lakeside Drive
Nelson, BC V1L 6B9
Phone: 250 354-4871
Fax: 250-354-4255
SD8 Creston Operations
1427 Northwest Blvd
Creston, BC V0B 1G6
Phone: 250 428-5329
Fax: 250-428-9917
School Bus Route Information Line: 1-855-352-0008
Please note that the Busline is not monitored for messages, it is there to provide updated information regarding delays.