10 Reviews

Chinook Driving Academy

Calgary, Alberta
Reviews
Tracy Williams
1 May 2018
REPORT
My daughter went from driving once with me to passing her drivers test the first time! Ryan was patient and relaxed and made it easy for her to learn. The option of having him prepare her and take her... Read More
My daughter went from driving once with me to passing her drivers test the first time! Ryan was patient and relaxed and made it easy for her to learn. The option of having him prepare her and take her for her test is the reason why she passed the first time. Would highly recommend Chinook and will have our 3rd learn through them too! Read Less
Shirley R
20 Apr 2018
REPORT
Krista and Ernie were both great to work with and coordinate schedules. Krista's excellent customer service and care for students was appreciated. Ernie was a fabulous in car trainer, he is patient,... Read More
Krista and Ernie were both great to work with and coordinate schedules. Krista's excellent customer service and care for students was appreciated. Ernie was a fabulous in car trainer, he is patient, and very knowledgeable. The inclass program was very informative as well. Thank you Chinook Driving - we will be contacting you again for our next "new drivers" in afew years ! Read Less
Adam
17 Apr 2018
REPORT
Great experience both in class and in car.
Mark Graff
6 Feb 2018
REPORT
Our Chinook Driving Academy experience was amazing! From the receptionist, in classroom training and in vehicle training my daughter was made to feel very comfortable and confident in her new driving... Read More
Our Chinook Driving Academy experience was amazing! From the receptionist, in classroom training and in vehicle training my daughter was made to feel very comfortable and confident in her new driving experience. Any time I had a question regarding our new driver, in class or in vehicle training I would call Chinook, the service and help from the lady on the other end of the telephone, went beyond expectations. They were even there, when they didn't need to be, cheering her on while she was doing her road test. We would recommend Chinook Driving Academy for anyone who wants a personal experience for their new driver as they learn to safely do one of the most dangerous things we do everyday. Read Less
Kimberly Currie
13 Apr 2017
REPORT
Ernie was my instructor and he was very patient and fun to drive with, the office is amazing as well! Krista was super helpful! They worked with me to find the best way to accommodate me with my needs... Read More
Ernie was my instructor and he was very patient and fun to drive with, the office is amazing as well! Krista was super helpful! They worked with me to find the best way to accommodate me with my needs. I am not a new driver, but I was rusty and quite nervous. I owe them a fruit basket, I am just so happy I got my license on the first try! Would definitely recommend. Read Less
Melissa Hanson
21 Dec 2016
REPORT
I'm really disappointed in my experience with this Driving School. Not only have I had issues with almost every Lesson we have tried to book, you guys aren't informing my Instructors of changes in th... Read More
I'm really disappointed in my experience with this Driving School. Not only have I had issues with almost every Lesson we have tried to book, you guys aren't informing my Instructors of changes in the Schedule. Sunday, December 18th, I was supposed to have a Lesson at 1pm and it was cancelled. But you guys failed to tell my Instructor once again and Ernie wasted his time and came to my house and waited for me for no reason. Until my Mom came out and spoke to him and he said he wasn't surprised because you guys have done this several times in the past! Pretty pathetic. It's not hard to pick up the phone after getting off of it with me and calling my Instructor to warn him of the change or Emailing them. Another time, with Ben as my Instructor, he also showed up at my house on a day that I didn't even have a lesson because he was given wrong information! Also, I was lied to one week about my Driving Instructor Ben being sick and not being able to make it to our Lesson. Just to find out next time I saw him, that he wasn't sick at all and they just made a mistake in the scheduling and made up an excuse instead of owning up to their mistake. Someone else here failed to do their Job properly and Scheduled me for my Road Test 3 months after getting Learners License, failing to notice the Issue Date on my Learners. So I embarrassed myself by going in to get my Road Test Permit just to have the Lady at the Counter tell me that she doesn't understand why this was Scheduled as I'm not able to take my Road Rest for another NINE months!!!! When I called Chinook to ask what the deal was and what happened, they played stupid and I didn't even get an apology for their mistake!!! Thankfully I only have one Lesson through this School left and won't have to deal with this anymore. This has been such a headache and a nightmare. I'm not impressed at all! Read Less
Veronica Canale
12 Jul 2016
REPORT
Ryan was an amazing driving instructor! Coming from a 26 year old who was terrified of the road, I am now completely comfortable driving and I owe it all to Ryan at Chinook driving school! I would re... Read More
Ryan was an amazing driving instructor! Coming from a 26 year old who was terrified of the road, I am now completely comfortable driving and I owe it all to Ryan at Chinook driving school! I would recommend him to anyone and everyone! Read Less
Veronica C.
11 Jul 2016
REPORT
I've been meaning to leave this review for a while...Ryan was an amazing driving instructor!  Coming from a 26 year old who was terrified of the road, I am now completely comfortable driving and I owe... Read More
I've been meaning to leave this review for a while...Ryan was an amazing driving instructor!  Coming from a 26 year old who was terrified of the road, I am now completely comfortable driving and I owe it all to Ryan at Chinook driving school! I would recommend him to anyone and everyone! Read Less
Ryan Costello
4 Apr 2016
REPORT
Had a terrible experience where I was ditched by my instructor because they went to the wrong school. I had waited after school hours for this lesson and had to reschedule. The worst part is they have... Read More
Had a terrible experience where I was ditched by my instructor because they went to the wrong school. I had waited after school hours for this lesson and had to reschedule. The worst part is they have a policy that if a student misses a lesson they owe the company 140$ for another lesson. When I asked if they could provide me with some sort of compensation in return for my inconvenience and due to their own rules I was told they would "work on it". That was a lie. I was later told when rescheduling a lesson for that day that it was short notice and I was now "even" with them. I had not missed the lesson and I was never told I could not reschedule a lesson which would take place the same day. The company violated their own policy then made excuses to get out of it. Major disrespect to a customer. Read Less
Savio Cardoso
26 Oct 2015
REPORT
Had the opportunity to experience 5 different driving instructors-Krista, Nicole, Barry, Lisa, Wilson (in car and classroom). The instructors are knowledgeable and understanding. Most importantly, ... Read More
Had the opportunity to experience 5 different driving instructors-Krista, Nicole, Barry, Lisa, Wilson (in car and classroom). The instructors are knowledgeable and understanding. Most importantly, they motivate the students, boost their confidence and work on students weaknesses. The reception staff are well spoken and accommodating. The owner Glen makes sure that the school functions well and all students get what they came for. I would definitely recommend Chinook Driving Academy to anyone after experiencing it first hand. Read Less
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11625 Elbow Drive Southwest
Calgary Alberta T2W 1G8
Tracy Williams
1 May 2018
REPORT
My daughter went from driving once with me to passing her drivers test the first time! Ryan was patient and relaxed and made it easy for her to learn. The option of having him prepare her and take her... Read More
My daughter went from driving once with me to passing her drivers test the first time! Ryan was patient and relaxed and made it easy for her to learn. The option of having him prepare her and take her for her test is the reason why she passed the first time. Would highly recommend Chinook and will have our 3rd learn through them too! Read Less
Shirley R
20 Apr 2018
REPORT
Krista and Ernie were both great to work with and coordinate schedules. Krista's excellent customer service and care for students was appreciated. Ernie was a fabulous in car trainer, he is patient,... Read More
Krista and Ernie were both great to work with and coordinate schedules. Krista's excellent customer service and care for students was appreciated. Ernie was a fabulous in car trainer, he is patient, and very knowledgeable. The inclass program was very informative as well. Thank you Chinook Driving - we will be contacting you again for our next "new drivers" in afew years ! Read Less
Adam
17 Apr 2018
REPORT
Great experience both in class and in car.
Mark Graff
6 Feb 2018
REPORT
Our Chinook Driving Academy experience was amazing! From the receptionist, in classroom training and in vehicle training my daughter was made to feel very comfortable and confident in her new driving... Read More
Our Chinook Driving Academy experience was amazing! From the receptionist, in classroom training and in vehicle training my daughter was made to feel very comfortable and confident in her new driving experience. Any time I had a question regarding our new driver, in class or in vehicle training I would call Chinook, the service and help from the lady on the other end of the telephone, went beyond expectations. They were even there, when they didn't need to be, cheering her on while she was doing her road test. We would recommend Chinook Driving Academy for anyone who wants a personal experience for their new driver as they learn to safely do one of the most dangerous things we do everyday. Read Less
Kimberly Currie
13 Apr 2017
REPORT
Ernie was my instructor and he was very patient and fun to drive with, the office is amazing as well! Krista was super helpful! They worked with me to find the best way to accommodate me with my needs... Read More
Ernie was my instructor and he was very patient and fun to drive with, the office is amazing as well! Krista was super helpful! They worked with me to find the best way to accommodate me with my needs. I am not a new driver, but I was rusty and quite nervous. I owe them a fruit basket, I am just so happy I got my license on the first try! Would definitely recommend. Read Less
Melissa Hanson
21 Dec 2016
REPORT
I'm really disappointed in my experience with this Driving School. Not only have I had issues with almost every Lesson we have tried to book, you guys aren't informing my Instructors of changes in th... Read More
I'm really disappointed in my experience with this Driving School. Not only have I had issues with almost every Lesson we have tried to book, you guys aren't informing my Instructors of changes in the Schedule. Sunday, December 18th, I was supposed to have a Lesson at 1pm and it was cancelled. But you guys failed to tell my Instructor once again and Ernie wasted his time and came to my house and waited for me for no reason. Until my Mom came out and spoke to him and he said he wasn't surprised because you guys have done this several times in the past! Pretty pathetic. It's not hard to pick up the phone after getting off of it with me and calling my Instructor to warn him of the change or Emailing them. Another time, with Ben as my Instructor, he also showed up at my house on a day that I didn't even have a lesson because he was given wrong information! Also, I was lied to one week about my Driving Instructor Ben being sick and not being able to make it to our Lesson. Just to find out next time I saw him, that he wasn't sick at all and they just made a mistake in the scheduling and made up an excuse instead of owning up to their mistake. Someone else here failed to do their Job properly and Scheduled me for my Road Test 3 months after getting Learners License, failing to notice the Issue Date on my Learners. So I embarrassed myself by going in to get my Road Test Permit just to have the Lady at the Counter tell me that she doesn't understand why this was Scheduled as I'm not able to take my Road Rest for another NINE months!!!! When I called Chinook to ask what the deal was and what happened, they played stupid and I didn't even get an apology for their mistake!!! Thankfully I only have one Lesson through this School left and won't have to deal with this anymore. This has been such a headache and a nightmare. I'm not impressed at all! Read Less
Veronica Canale
12 Jul 2016
REPORT
Ryan was an amazing driving instructor! Coming from a 26 year old who was terrified of the road, I am now completely comfortable driving and I owe it all to Ryan at Chinook driving school! I would re... Read More
Ryan was an amazing driving instructor! Coming from a 26 year old who was terrified of the road, I am now completely comfortable driving and I owe it all to Ryan at Chinook driving school! I would recommend him to anyone and everyone! Read Less
Veronica C.
11 Jul 2016
REPORT
I've been meaning to leave this review for a while...Ryan was an amazing driving instructor!  Coming from a 26 year old who was terrified of the road, I am now completely comfortable driving and I owe... Read More
I've been meaning to leave this review for a while...Ryan was an amazing driving instructor!  Coming from a 26 year old who was terrified of the road, I am now completely comfortable driving and I owe it all to Ryan at Chinook driving school! I would recommend him to anyone and everyone! Read Less
Ryan Costello
4 Apr 2016
REPORT
Had a terrible experience where I was ditched by my instructor because they went to the wrong school. I had waited after school hours for this lesson and had to reschedule. The worst part is they have... Read More
Had a terrible experience where I was ditched by my instructor because they went to the wrong school. I had waited after school hours for this lesson and had to reschedule. The worst part is they have a policy that if a student misses a lesson they owe the company 140$ for another lesson. When I asked if they could provide me with some sort of compensation in return for my inconvenience and due to their own rules I was told they would "work on it". That was a lie. I was later told when rescheduling a lesson for that day that it was short notice and I was now "even" with them. I had not missed the lesson and I was never told I could not reschedule a lesson which would take place the same day. The company violated their own policy then made excuses to get out of it. Major disrespect to a customer. Read Less
Savio Cardoso
26 Oct 2015
REPORT
Had the opportunity to experience 5 different driving instructors-Krista, Nicole, Barry, Lisa, Wilson (in car and classroom). The instructors are knowledgeable and understanding. Most importantly, ... Read More
Had the opportunity to experience 5 different driving instructors-Krista, Nicole, Barry, Lisa, Wilson (in car and classroom). The instructors are knowledgeable and understanding. Most importantly, they motivate the students, boost their confidence and work on students weaknesses. The reception staff are well spoken and accommodating. The owner Glen makes sure that the school functions well and all students get what they came for. I would definitely recommend Chinook Driving Academy to anyone after experiencing it first hand. Read Less
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