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Bus News Fall 2026
Starting Sunday, September 6, 2026, we’re making small schedule and stop changes on several routes, and all routes currently running on a summer service schedule will return to regular service.
Bus Stop Changes
A few stops will be will be closed this summer, but service will be provided at new stop locations or at alternative stops close by. Several stops will also be renamed.
Stops Being Moved
| Route | Stop Closure | New or Alternative Stop |
|---|---|---|
| 4 Bayfront | Nash at Kentley | Stop relocated to the north side of Nash at Kentley |
| 5 Delaware, 16 Ancaster and Ancaster Fair | Golf Links opposite Onondaga | Golf Links at McNiven |
| 5 Delaware, 5B Delaware and 52 Dundas | Ogilvie at South | Ogilvie at Old Ancaster |
| 18 Waterdown Mountaineer | Flamborough South Centre West | Waterdown Walmart |
| 18 Waterdown Mountaineer | Flamborough South Centre East | Waterdown Walmart |
| 18 Waterdown Mountaineer | Leavitt Loop | Leavitt at/opposite RONA Parking Lot |
| 18 Waterdown Mountaineer | Leavitt at L3 Harris | Leavitt opposite RONA Parking Lot |
| 18 Waterdown Mountaineer | Leavitt at RONA | Leavitt at RONA Parking Lot |
| 18 Waterdown Mountaineer | Parkside at Braeheid | Stop relocated to the west side of Parkside at Braeheid |
| 22 Upper Ottawa | Queensdale opposite East 27th | Stop removed. Customers can use nearby stops on Queensdale Avenue |
| 44 Rymal | Centennial at King | Stop relocated to the north side of Centennial at King |
Stops Being Renamed
| Route | Previous Stop Name | New Stop Name |
|---|---|---|
| 1 King, 5 Delaware and 10 B-Line | Main opposite Emerson | Main at University |
| 33 Sanatorium | Fennell opposite Governors | Fennell at Juravinski |
| 44 Rymal | Rymal at West 5th | Rymal at Christie |
| 56 Centennial | Van Wagners at Adventure Village | Van Wagners Beach at Adventure Village |
| 56 Centennial | Van Wagners opposite Barangas | Van Wagners Beach opposite Barangas |
| 56 Centennial | Van Wagners opposite Adventure | Van Wagners Beach opposite Adventure |
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Route 1/1A King
- Westbound – From Main Street East at Edgemont Street North, Route 1 King travelling westbound will turn right on Edgemont Street North, left on Dunsmure Road, and right on King Street East where it will continue on regular route.
- Eastbound – From King Street East at Ottawa Street South, Route 1 King travelling eastbound will turn left on Ottawa Street South, right on Maple Avenue, left on Edgemont Street South, and right on Main Street East where it will continue on regular route.
Stops Out of Service
- Westbound
- Main at Ottawa
- Main at Balmoral
- Main at Kensington
- King at Belview
- Eastbound
- Main at King
- Main at Balmoral
- Main at Ottawa
Temporary Stops
- Westbound
- 28 Edgemont
- Dunsmure at Ottawa
- Dunsmure at Belmont
- Eastbound
- King at Main (South of the Delta)
- King at Rosslyn
- King at Grosvenor
- Maple at Ottawa
Route 10 B-Line
- Westbound – From Main Street East at Kenilworth Avenue North, Route 10 B-Line travelling westbound will turn right on Kenilworth Avenue North, left on Cannon Street East, left on Gage Avenue North, and right on King Street East where it will continue on regular route.
- Eastbound – From Main Street East at Gage Avenue South, Route 10 B-Line travelling eastbound will turn left on Gage Avenue North, right on Cannon Street East, right on Kenilworth Avenue North, and left on Main Street East where it will continue on regular route.
Stops out of Services
- Westbound
- Main at Kenilworth
- Main at Ottawa
- Main at Kensington
- Eastbound
- Main at King
- Main at Ottawa
- Main at Kenilworth
Temporary Stops
- Westbound
- Main at Crosthwaite
- Cannon at Ottawa
- Gage at King
- Eastbound
- Gage at King
- Cannon at Ottawa
- Main at Crosthwaite
Route 41 Mohawk via Ottawa
- Northbound – From King Street East at Ottawa Street North, Route 41 Mohawk travelling eastbound will continue on King Street East, turn right on Gage Avenue North, right on Cannon Street East, and left on Ottawa Street North where it will continue on regular route.
- Southbound – From Ottawa Street North at Cannon Street East, Route 41 Mohawk travelling westbound will turn right on Cannon Street East, left on Gage Avenue North, left on Main Street East, and right on King Street East where it will continue on regular route at Kenilworth Avenue South.
Stops out of Service
- Northbound
- Ottawa at Maple
- Ottawa at Main
- Ottawa at Dunsmure
- Ottawa at Cannon
- Southbound
- Ottawa at Cannon
- Ottawa at Roxborough
- Ottawa at Main
- Ottawa at Maple
Temporary Stops
- Northbound
- King at Maple
- Ottawa at Cannon
- Southbound
- Ottawa at Cannon
- Gage at King
- Gage at Main
Routes 2 Barton, 3 Cannon, 4 Bayfront and 20 A Line will be on detour on the second Friday of each month from 5 pm to 11 pm. This is due to a road closure on James Street; York Boulevard/Wilson Street to Murray Street for Art Crawl.
Route 2 Barton - Westbound
- Buses will detour from Barton at John, turning left on John Street, right on Rebecca Street, and left on James Street to resume the regular route south of Rebecca.
Route 3 Cannon - Westbound
- Buses will detour from Cannon at John, turning left on John Street, right on Rebecca Street, and left on James Street to resume the regular route south of Rebecca.
Route 4 Bayfront
- Eastbound buses will continue north on MacNab Street from Murray Street, then turn right on Strachan Street and left on James Street to resume the regular route north of Strachan.
- Westbound buses will detour from James at Strachan, turning left on Strachan Street, right on John Street, right on Rebecca Street, and left on James Street to resume the regular route south of Rebecca.
Route 20 A-Line
- Northbound buses will detour from James at Main, turning right on Main Street, left on John Street, left on Strachan Street, and right on James Street to resume the regular route north of Strachan.
- Southbound buses will detour from James at Strachan, turning left on Strachan Street, right on John Street, right on Rebecca Street, and left on James Street to resume the regular route south of Rebecca.
These stops will be closed during the detour:
Route 2 Barton – Westbound
- BARTON at HUGHSON
- JAMES at COLBOURNE
- JAMES at CANNON
Route 3 Cannon - Westbound
- CANNON at HUGHSON
- JAMES at CANNON
Route 4 Bayfront - Westbound
- JAMES at WEST HARBOUR GO STATION
- JAMES at COLBOURNE
- JAMES at CANNON
Route 4 Bayfront - Eastbound
- JAMES opposite WEST HARBOUR GO STATION
Route 20 A-Line – Southbound
- JAMES at WEST HARBOUR GO STATION
- JAMES at COLBOURNE
- JAMES at CANNON
Route 20 A-Line – Northbound
- JAMES at KING
- JAMES at REBECCA
- JAMES at CANNON
- JAMES opposite COLBOURNE
- JAMES opposite WEST HARBOUR GO STATION
These stops will be temporarily in use during the detour:
Routes 2 Barton, 3 Cannon, 4 Bayfront Westbound and 20 A-Line Southbound
- JOHN at CANNON
Routes 4 Bayfront Westbound and 20 A-Line Southbound:
- JOHN at BARTON
Route 20 A-Line Northbound:
- JOHN at KING WILLIAM
- JOHN at CANNON
- JOHN at BARTON
Route 2 Barton
Westbound
From Barton Street at John Street, turn left on John Street, right on Rebecca Street, left on James Street and resume regular routing on James Street south of Rebecca Street.
Route 3 Cannon
Westbound
From Cannon Street at John Street, left on John Street, right on Rebecca Street, left on James Street, resume regular routing on James Street south of Rebecca Street.
Route 4 Bayfront
Eastbound
From York Boulevard at MacNab Street, left on MacNab Street, right on Strachan Street, left on James Street, resume regular routing on James Street north of Strachan Street.
Westbound
From James Street at Strachan Street, left on Strachan Street, right on John Street, right on Rebecca Street, left on James Street, resume regular routing on James Street south of Rebecca Street.
Route 20 A Line
Northbound
From James Street at Main Street, right on Main Street, left on John Street, left on Strachan Street, right on James Street, resume regular routing on James Street north of Strachan Street.
Southbound
From James Street at Strachan Street, left on Strachan Street, right on John Street, right on Rebecca Street, left on James Street, resume regular routing on James Street south of Rebecca Street.
Route 99 Waterfront
Southbound
From Strachan Street at James Street, continue east on Strachan Street, right on John Street, right on Rebecca Street, left on James Street and resume regular routing on James Street south of Rebecca Street.
Stops Out of Service
Route 2 - Westbound
- Barton at Hughson
- James at Colbourne
- James at Cannon
Route 3 – Westbound
- Cannon at Hughson
- James at Cannon
Route 4 – Westbound
- James at West Harbour GO Station
- James at Colbourne
- James at Cannon
Route 4 – Eastbound
- York opposite Macnab
- James at Cannon
- James opposite Colbourne
- James opposite West Harbour GO Station
Route 20 – Southbound
- James at West Harbour GO Station
- James at Colbourne
- James at Cannon
Route 20 – Northbound
- James at King
- James at Rebecca
- James at Cannon
- James opposite Colbourne
- James opposite West Harbour GO Station
Route 99 – Southbound
- James at West Harbour GO Station
- James at Colbourne
- James at Cannon
Temporary Stops
Westbound / Southbound:
- John Street at Barton Street (nearside) – routes 4, 20, 99
- John Street at Cannon Street (far side) – routes 2, 3, 4, 20, 99
Northbound / Eastbound:
- John Street at King William Street – route 20
- John Street at Cannon Street – route 20
- John Street at Barton Street (far side) – route 20
- MacNab Street at York Boulevard – route 4
- MacNab Street at Cannon Street – route 4
- MacNab Street at Colbourne Street – route 4
- MacNab Street at Murray Street – route 4
Eastbound - From Wilson Street and Wentworth Street, Right on Wentworth Street, Left on Main Street, Left on Sherman Avenue, Right on Cannon Street and resume regular eastbound routing on Cannon Street east of Sherman Avenue.
Westbound - No Detour
Route 4 Bayfront - Eastbound Detour From Bay St at Main St
Right on Main St, left on James St, resume regular routing north of York Blvd/Cannon St.
Route 7 Locke - Eastbound Detour from Bay St at Main St.
Continue east on Main St, left on John St, left on Rebecca St, left on James St, resume regular routing south of Rebecca St.
Route 8 York - Westbound Detour from Bay St at King St
Left on King St, right on Hess St, left on Cannon St, resume regular routing west of Hess St.
Route 9 Rock Gardens Westbound Detour from Bay Street at King St.
Turn left on King Street, right on Hess Street, left on Cannon Street and resume regular routing on Cannon Street west of Hess Street
Stops out of Service
Westbound
- Bay at King (route 8, 9)
- Bay at Vine (route 8, 9)
- Cannon at Hess (route 8, 9)
Eastbound
- Bay opposite George (route 4 and 7)
- Bay at King (routes 4 and 7)
- York opposite Park (routes 4 and 7)
- York opposite MacNab (routes 4 and 7)
Temporary Stops
- Main Street at Bay Street (route 7)
- Main Street at MacNab Street (route 7)
- John Street at King William Street (route 7)
- Rebecca Street at Hughson Street (route 7)
- James Street at Rebecca Street (route 4)
Route 4 Bayfront
- Eastbound - From Bay Street and Main Street, right on Main Street, left on James Street, resume regular routing on James Street north of York Boulevard Street/Cannon Street.
Route 7 Locke
- Eastbound – From Bay Street at Main Street continue east on Main Street, left on John Street, left on Rebecca Street, left on James Street, resume regular route south of Rebecca Street.
Route 8 York, Route 9 Rock Gardens
- Westbound - From Bay Street and King Street, left on King Street, right on Hess Street, left on Cannon Street, resume regular route.
Route 99 Waterfront Shuttle
- Northbound – From King Street and Bay Street, continue on King Street, right on Hess Street, right on York Boulevard, left on Bay Street and resume regular route.
Out of Service Stops
- Cannon at Hess
- Bay at Vine (Route 8 York and 9 Rock Gardens)
- York Opposite Park (Route 4 Bayfront and Route 7 Locke)
- York Opposite Macnab (Route 7 Locke)
- Bay at King (All Routes)
- Bay Opposite George (Route 4 Bayfront and Route 7 Locke)
Temporary Stop
- James and Rebecca (Route 4 Bayfront)
Route 4 Bayfront – Eastbound Detour
- From Bay Street at Main Street, buses will turn right on Main Street, left on James Street, resume regular routing north of York Boulevard/Cannon Street
Route 7 Locke – Eastbound Detour
- From Bay Street at Main Street, buses will continue east on Main Street, left on John Street, left on Rebecca Street, left on James Street, resume regular routing south of Rebecca Street.
Route 8 York – Westbound Detour
- From Bay Street at King Street, buses will turn left on King Street, right on Hess Street, left on Cannon Street, resume regular routing west of Hess Street
Route 9 Rock Gardens Westbound
- From Bay Street at King Street, buses will turn left on King Street, right on Hess Street, left on Cannon Street, resume regular routing on Cannon Street west of Hess Street
Heavy traffic is expected after events along:
- King Street (John Street to Hwy 403)
- Main Street (Bay Street to Wellington Street)
- Bay Street (Hunter Street to Cannon Street)
- James Street (York Boulevard to Mountain accesses)
- Cannon Street / York Boulevard (Bay Street to Hwy 403)
Temporary Stops (Eastbound)
- Main Street at Bay Street (route 7)
- Main Street at MacNab Street (route 7)
- John Street at King William Street (route 7)
- Rebecca Street at Hughson Street (route 7)
- James Street at Rebecca Street (route 4)
Route 5 - Delaware
- Route 5 to Head Street – From Osler and South, buses will continue on Osler, right on Dundas, resume regular route.
- Route 5 to Downtown – From Dundas and Osler, buses will turn left on Osler, resume regular route past South.
- Route 5B to Pirie and Governors – From Osler and South, buses will continue on Osler, left on Dundas, regular Route past Ogilvie.
- Route 5B to Downtown – From Governors and Ogilvie, buses will, continue on Governors, right on Osler, resume regular route past South.
Route 52 - Dundas Local
- Route 52 to Watsons Lane Loop – From Ogilvie and South, buses will continue east on South, left on Osler, resume regular route past Dundas.
- Route 52 to Orchard and Pleasant – From Main and Dundas, buses will continue on Main to Osler, right on South, resume regular route past Ogilvie.
Out of Service Stops
- Ogilvie at South
- Ogilvie at Old Ancaster (NB)
- Ogilvie at Old Ancaster (SB)
- Ogilvie at Governors (NB)
- Ogilvie at Governors (SB)
Temporary Stop
- Osler and South
- Osler and Main
Route 5 Delaware Eastbound
- From King Street and Napier Street, turn right onto Napier Street, turn left onto Hatt Street, continue east onto York Road, turn right onto King Street, Resume regular routing.
Route 5 Delaware Westbound
- From King Street and York Road, turn left onto York Road, continue west onto Hatt Street, turn left onto Wellington Street, resume regular routing.
Stops Out of Service
Route 5 Delaware
Eastbound:
- King at Market
- King Opposite Church
- King at McMurray
- King at Memorial
- King at Oglvie
- King at York
Westbound:
- King at York
- King at Cross
- King at Sydenham
- King at Albert
- King at Church
- King at Market
- King at Napier
- King at Peel
- Wellington at King
- Wellington at Hatt
Temporary Stops
- Hatt St. at Memorial Sq. (westbound)
- Hatt St. opposite Memorial Sq. (eastbound)
Route 5 Delaware
Westbound
- From Osler and Governors/Dundas, Turn left onto Dundas/Governors, Turn right onto Creighton Road, Turn left onto Mercer Street, Turn right onto Head Street, Turn right onto Mill Street, Turn left onto Wellington Street, Turn right onto Hatt Street, Turn left onto Napier Street, Turn left onto King Street, Turn left onto Bond Street, Continue from Bond Street to Hatt Street, Turn right onto Wellington Street, Resume regular routing.
Eastbound
- From King Street and Napier Street, Turn right onto Napier Street, Turn right onto Hatt Street, Turn left onto Wellington Street, Turn right onto Mill Street, Turn left onto Head Street, Turn left onto Mercer Street, Turn right onto Creighton Road, Turn left onto Governors Road, Turn right onto Osler Drive, Resume regular routing.
Route 52 Dundas
Northbound
- From Osler Drive and Dundas Street, Turn right onto Dundas Street, Continue onto East Street, Turn left onto Hunter Street, Turn right onto York Road, Resume regular routing.
Southbound
- From York Road and Hunter Street, Turn left onto Hunter Street, Turn right onto East Street, Continue onto Dundas Street, Turn left onto Osler Drive, Turn right onto South Street, Resume regular routing.
Stops Out of Service
Route 5 Delaware
Eastbound:
- Dundas at West
- Dundas at Thorpe
- Cootes at Dundas
- Cootes at West
- King at York
- King at Oglvie
- King at Memorial
- King at McMurray
- King Opposite Church
- King at Market
- King at Napier
Westbound:
- Dundas at Main
- Dundas Opposite West
- Dundas at Thorpe
- Cootes at East
- Cootes at King
- King at York
- King at Sydenham
- King at Albert
- King at Church
- King at Market
- King at Napier
- King at Peel
- Wellington at King
- Wellington at Hatt
- King at Cross
Route 52 Dundas
Northbound:
- York at Cootes
- York at Hunter
Southbound:
- York at King
Temporary Stop
- Customers will need to make their way to in service regular stops along the detour routing to access service.
Eastbound
- From King Street at Centennial Parkway, Left on Centennial Parkway, right on Queenston Road, right on Gray Road, left on King Street and resume regular routing.
Westbound
From King Street and Gray Road, right on Gray Road, left on Highway 8, left on Centennial Parkway, right on King Street and resume regular routing.
Stops out of Service:
Eastbound
- King at Battlefield
- King at Bonita
- King at Centennial
- King at Gray
- King at Lake
- King at Loma
- King at Mountain
- King at New Mountain
- King at Walker
- King opposite Faircourt
Westbound
- King at Centennial
- King at Dawson
- King at Jones
- King at Lake
- King at Manor
- King at Mountain
- King at Village Green
- King at Battlefield
Temporary Stops:
- Customers will need to make their way to in service regular stops along Centennial Parkway, Queenston Road and Highway 8 along the detour routing to access service.
Eastbound
- From Herkimer Street and Macnab Street, continue east on Herkimer Street, turn left on James Street, right on Augusta Street, resume regular route.
Out of Service Stops
- Macnab at Charlton
- Macnab at Robinson
- Macnab at Duke
- Macnab at Bold
- Bold at James
Route 7 Locke
Westbound
From Hunter Street at Queen Street, Left on Queen Street, right on Aberdeen Avenue, left on Dundurn Street and resume regular route.
Eastbound
From Dundurn Street at Aberdeen Avenue, right on Aberdeen Avenue, left on Hess Street, right on Main Street and resume regular route.
Stops Out of Service
Westbound:
- Hunter at Pearl
- Hunter at Locke
- Locke at Melbourne
- Locke at Charlton
- At 370 Charlton
- Charlton at Dundurn
- Dundurn at Herkimer
- Dundurn at Aberdeen
Eastbound:
- Dundurn at Aberdeen
- Dundurn at Stanley
- Dundurn at Charlton
- At 47 Chatham
- Chatham at Locke
- Locke at Hunter
- Locke at Main
- Main at Pearl
- Main at Queen
Temporary Stop
- All regular stops along Queen, Aberdeen and Hess will serve as temporary stops.
From Dundas Street East and Leavitt Boulevard:
- Left on Leavitt Boulevard, Left on Eastward Internal Roadway In Front of Rona Building Centre, To Temporary Stop at East End of Rona Building Centre Store Front before Stop Sign
Route 18 -Mountaineer and MyRide
- From East End of Rona Building Centre Store Front before Stop Sign, left on Northward Internal Roadway, left Westward Internal Roadway, right on Leavitt Boulevard, right on Dundas Street East and resume regular routing
Stops out of Service
- Current temporary bus stop on the west side of Walmart near pick up parking spaces
Temporary Stops
- East End of Rona Building Centre Store Front before Stop Sign
Route 18 Waterdown Mountaineer will detour as it travels to and from the Flamborough South Centre, August 31 until further notice.
- Northbound to Flamborough South Centre (travelling to Walmart)
Right on Dundas Street East, left on Leavitt Boulevard, left into Flamborough South Centre, right on the first internal road, proceed around Staples, and stop at stop #1879 at Walmart. - Southbound to Aldershot GO (from stop #1879 at Walmart)
Left at from the stop, right on the first internal road, left on the next internal road, right on Leavitt Boulevard, right on Dundas Street East, left on Clappison Avenue where it will continue regular route.
Transit staff and property manager are working on an access agreement to allow HSR bus travel through the lot.
Westbound to Walmart From Clappison Ave. and Dundas St. E:
- Right on Dundas Street East, Left on Leavitt Boulevard, Left at second internal roadway (Pass in front of RONA), Left at Staples
Eastbound to Aldershot GO: – From Staples:
- Left at first internal roadway, Right Leavitt Boulevard, Right on Dundas Street, Left on Clappison Avenue, Resume regular route.
Route 20 A-Line
Northbound - Continue west on Fennell Avenue, turn right onto West 5th Street.
Southbound - Continue south on West 5th Street, turn left on Fennell Avenue.
Route 21 Upper Kenilworth
Westbound - Continue west on Fennell Avenue, turn right on West 5th Street.
Eastbound -Continue south on West 5th Street, turn left on Fennell Avenue.
Route 33 Sanitorium
Northbound - Continue east on Fennell Avenue, turn left on West 5th Street.
Southbound - Continue south on West 5th Street, turn right on Fennell Avenue.
Route 35 College
Northbound - Continue north on West 5th Street.
Southbound - Continue south on West 5th Street.
Out of Service Stops
- Mohawk Terminal Platforms 1 through 4.
Alternate Stop (Customers are advised to use this alternate stop)
- West 5th Street at Fennell Avenue
Due to construction at the intersection of Garner Road between Glancaster and Southcote, Route 44 will be on detour.
Route 44 Rymal
- Westbound – From Rymal and Glancaster, buses will turn left on Glancaster, right on Book, right on Southcote, left on Garner and return to regular route.
- Eastbound – From Garner and Southcote, buses will turn right on Southcote, left on Book, left on Glancaster, right on Rymal and return to regular route.
Stops Out of Service
Route 44 Rymal Westbound
- Garner at Glancaster
- Garner at Raymond
- Garner at Barley
- Garner at Springbrook
- Garner at Redeemer University College
- Garner at Kitty Murray
- Garner at Southcote
Route 44 Rymal Eastbound
- Garner opposite Kitty Murray
- Garner opposite Redeemer University College
- Garner opposite Springbrook
- Garner at Bennett’s Apples
- Garner opposite Raymond
- Garner at Glancaster
Temporary Stop
- Route 44 Rymal Westbound - Garner at Southcote NW Corner
- Route 44 Rymal Eastbound - Customers can be directed to the stop at Glancaster and Rymal