Bus Roots

Bus Roots follows a Calgary Transit bus through iconic city landmarks like the Calgary Tower and Prince’s Island Park.

About this work

Sam Hester’s Bus Roots follows a Calgary Transit bus through iconic city landmarks like the Calgary Tower and Prince’s Island Park. Her vibrant, comic-style design invites people to rediscover familiar places and build a deeper connection to the city’s stories

Details

Title: Bus Roots
Type: Bus
Materials: Adhesive Vinyl
Date: 2025-06-12(Install)
Creator: Sam Hester(Artist)
Interest holders: Calgary Arts Development(Commissioning Body)Calgary Transit(Community Partner)
Subject: CommunityGeographyPlacemaking

Location & access

Stoney Transit Facility

1921 128 Ave NE

Calgary, Alberta, CA T3K 0Z1

Publicly accessibleTemporary installation

Google Maps

This artwork is attached to Calgary Transit buses 8260 and 8276. You can track the buses here: https://transit55.ca/calgary/bus/8260 and https://transit55.ca/calgary/bus/8276

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Last updated March 20, 2026