Transportation

Dhamma Karuna is in Youngstown, Alberta, a small community between Hanna and Oyen. The Centre’s address is 30003 Range Road 93, Youngstown, AB T0J 3P0.  View on Google Maps 

Transportation Options

There is no public transportation by bus or train to the Centre, and one-way car rentals are not currently available between Calgary or Edmonton and Youngstown. Most students drive their own vehicle or arrange a ride with another student through the Ride Share Board.

By Personal Vehicle

Youngstown is located on Highway 9 in Alberta. Approximate driving times are:   Hanna: 40 minutes, Calgary: 3 hours, Edmonton: 3.5 hours,  Saskatoon, Saskatchewan: 3.5 hours

For driving directions to and maps of the Center please use the Google Map link and enter your starting address.  View on Google Maps  (Google Map directions to Range Road 93 and Township Road 300, Youngstown, Alberta)  GPS: 51.533670, -111.199564

By Plane

You can fly to Calgary or Edmonton International Airport, then rent a vehicle or arrange a ride with another student through the Ride Share Board. Calgary may offer more ride-sharing options because more students typically travel from there.

Please try to arrive before or around 12:00 noon on the day the course begins. Your departing flight should leave after 1:00 pm on the last day of the course, to allow time to get to the airport.

Do not book your flight until you receive your Acceptance Letter, which will include a link to the Ride Share Board for arranging rides with other students.

Renting a Vehicle

If you are considering renting a vehicle, sharing the cost with other students may be more economical. Some students rent a vehicle and offer rides to others who contribute toward fuel and rental expenses.

Ride Share Board

After you are accepted into a course, you will receive a link to the Ride Share Board. The board lists students who are offering rides or looking for transportation to the Centre, allowing you to connect and make arrangements directly.

The ‘Share Rideshare Service’ option means that you are offering to share the cost of a ride with other students.

Arrival Information

Plan to arrive at the Center no later than 5:00 PM on the day the course starts.  If you are going to be arriving later than 5pm, please email registration with your intended arrival time.  [email protected]

Registration Day Schedule (Day 0)

2-4pm Registration

5pm – Dinner

7pm – Site Orientation

8pm – Course Starts

The course ends at approximately 7:00 AM on the last day, and is followed by breakfast and cleanup. All activities are generally complete by 10:00 AM on the last day of the course.