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Main & Ottawa Closure
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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 | Correction: Stop will remain in service after September 6, 2026. |
| 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 18 - Waterdown Mountaineer
A new fixed-route service, route will connect Waterdown to Aldershot GO Station and Burlington Transit at Plains Road. Route 18 will operate at a 30-minute frequency.
Effective
Schedule type
Regular
Detour of Route 18 - Mountaineer and MyRide for Construction
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
Effective
Schedule type
Detour
Detour of Route 18 - Waterdown
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.
Effective
Schedule type
Detour
Detour of Route 18 Waterdown for Construction
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.
Effective
Schedule type
Detour
Route 18 - Waterdown Mountaineer (Effective September 6, 2026)
A new fixed-route service, route will connect Waterdown to Aldershot GO Station and Burlington Transit at Plains Road. Route 18 will operate at a 30-minute frequency.
Effective
Schedule type
Regular
Date Modified