What residents, businesses, HSR customers and pedestrians need to know during construction.
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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 |
Real-time & PDF Schedule Route Information
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Travels both east - west and north - south from downtown Hamilton at Gage/ Industrial to the Meadowlands Terminal.
Provides service between Lime Ridge Mall and Mohawk 4 Ice Centre.
Travels east - west from Highland at Saltfleet School to the Meadowlands Terminal. This route interligns with Route 16 - Ancaster.
Travels east - west from Stoney Creek Walmart to Ancaster Business Park via Eastgate Square. Trans-Cab Service operates Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays as an extension of Route 44 when in service.
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
Travels east - west from Stoney Creek Walmart to Ancaster Business Park via Eastgate Square. Trans-Cab Service operates Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays as an extension of Route 44 when in service.
Travels east-west, from the Hamilton GO Centre to the West Hamilton Loop.
Travels east-west, from the Hamilton GO Centre to the West Hamilton Loop.
Travels north - south from Orchard/ Pleasant to York/ Watson's Lane Loop.
Travels north - south from Orchard/ Pleasant to York/ Watson's Lane Loop.
Travels east - west from Eastgate Terminal Platform #2 to Jones and HWY #8. Route 55A eastbound buses service the Levi Loop and start out at Eastgate Platform #2. On weekdays some trips on this route are interlined with Route 10 - B Line Express. On Sundays, some trips on this route are interlined with Route 58 - Stoney Creek Local. Stoney Creek Trans-Cab Service operates Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays as an extension of Routes 55 and 55A when in service.
Westbound
From the Vince Mazza at Winona Crossing bus stop, Left on Vince Mazza Way, Left on South Service Rd., Left on Lewis Rd., right on Barton St. and resume regular routing.
Stops Out of Service for Route 55 Stoney Creek Central
- South Service Rd. at Winona Crossing East
- Barton St. at 50 Rd.
- Barton St. at Mockingbird Ln.
- Barton St. at Winona Rd.
- Barton St. at Escarpment Dr.
- Barton St. at Lewis Rd.
Temporary Stops
- Lewis Rd. at South Service Rd.
- Lewis Rd. at Arvin Ave.
- Lewis Rd. at Barton St.
Travels travels north - south from Eastgate Terminal Platform #3 to Lakeland Community Centre.
Travels travels north - south from Eastgate Terminal Platform #3 to Lakeland Community Centre.
Service the lower bowl of Bayfront Park, operating northbound on Bay Street North and southbound on James Street North, providing customers with direct service from downtown Hamilton into the park. Ride for FREE to visit Hamilton’s waterfront attractions like Bayfront Park and Hamilton Harbour. All Waterfront Shuttle trips are wheelchair accessible.
HSR is offering a free shuttle service to Bayfront Park for Canada Day celebrations. The shuttle will operate as follows:
Pre-Fireworks to Bayfront Park - From the Route 99 bus stop at King Street at Summers Lane, buses will:
- continue on King Street
- right on Bay Street
- left on Harbour Front Drive into Bayfront Park
Pre-Fireworks to King Street at Summers Lane from Pier 8, buses will:
- continue on Harbour Front Drive
- continue east on Strachan Street
- right on James Street
- right on King Street
Post-Fireworks to Bayfront Park - From the Route 99 bus stop at King Street at Summers Lane, buses will:
- continue on King Street
- right on Bay Street
- left on Harbour Front Drive into Bayfront Park
Post-Fireworks to King Street at Summers Lane - Exiting Bayfront Park via roundabout, buses will:
- continue onto Harbour Front Drive
- continue east on Strachan Street
- right on John Street
- right on King Street
Temporary Stops Pre-fireworks
- Northbound
- King opposite Summers Lane
- Bayfront Park
- Southbound
- Bayfront Park
- James at Strachan
- James at Colbourne
- James at Cannon
- James opposite King William
- King opposite Summers Lane
Temporary Stops Post-fireworks
- Bayfront Park (pick-up only)
- King opposite Summers Lane (drop-off only)
The destination sign will read “ST. CREEK INDUSTRIAL”.
Customers no longer need to let operators know their stop prior to requesting stop. Customers can just pull the stop request chord or the stop button to request a stop.
There are over 60 new recognized stops along this route, customers do not need to flag down the bus if they are at a recognized stop.