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Main & Ottawa Closure
What residents, businesses, HSR customers and pedestrians need to know during construction.
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Bus News Summer 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 - King
Services lower Hamilton east - west from Hamilton GO in the west to Eastgate Square in the east. The KING 1A route also services West Hamilton Loop to Hamilton GO on weekdays only.
Note: This route is affected by the Main & Ottawa closure. For full detour details, stop impacts, and service updates visit hamilton.ca/MainOttawa
Effective
Schedule type
Regular
Route 1 - King (Effective September 6, 2026)
Services lower Hamilton east - west from Hamilton GO in the west to Eastgate Square in the east. The KING 1A route also services West Hamilton Loop to Hamilton GO on weekdays only.
Note: This route is affected by the Main & Ottawa closure. For full detour details, stop impacts, and service updates visit hamilton.ca/MainOttawa
Effective
Schedule type
Regular
Route 2 - Barton
An east - west route that stretches from downtown Hamilton in the west to Stoney Creek in the east. Stoney Creek Trans-Cab Service operates Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays as an extension of Route 2 when in service.
Effective
Schedule type
Regular
Route 3 - Cannon (Summer)
An east-west route that travels from downtown Hamilton in the west to just past Parkdale Ave. in the east.
Effective
Schedule type
Regular
Route 3 - Cannon (Effective September 6, 2026)
An east-west route that travels from downtown Hamilton in the west to just past Parkdale Ave. in the east.
Effective
Schedule type
Regular
Route 4 - Bayfront
Both an east-west and a north-south route servicing the north end of the city from downtown to the Greenhill area near Red Hill Valley.
Effective
Schedule type
Regular
Route 5 - Delaware
Serves east - west lower Hamilton including Dundas, Ancaster and Stoney Creek.
Extra service to and from the Dundas Driving Park for Victoria Day Fireworks on Sunday May 17, 2026
Route will service all stops between King at James to Head Street before and after the Fireworks.
Review the Route 5 Delaware extra service details
Effective
Schedule type
Regular
Route 5 - Delaware (Effective September 6, 2026)
Serves east - west lower Hamilton including Dundas, Ancaster and Stoney Creek.
Effective
Schedule type
Regular
Route 6 - Aberdeen (Summer Schedule)
Both an east-west and a north-south route servicing the south-west end of the city from then downtown. This route is interlined with 7 Locke and 8 York.
Effective
Schedule type
Regular
Route 6 - Aberdeen (Effective September 6, 2026)
Both an east-west and a north-south route servicing the south-west end of the city from then downtown. This route is interlined with 7 Locke and 8 York.
Effective
Schedule type
Regular
Route 7 - Locke (Summer)
Both an east-west and a north-south route servicing the south-west end of the city from then downtown. This route is interlined with 6 Aberdeen and 8 York.
Effective
Schedule type
Regular
Route 7 - Locke (Effective September 6, 2026)
Both an east-west and a north-south route servicing the south-west end of the city from then downtown. This route is interlined with 6 Aberdeen and 8 York.
Effective
Schedule type
Regular
Route 8 - York (Summer)
Both an east-west and a north-south route servicing the south-west end of the city from then downtown. This route is interlined with 6 Aberdeen and 7 Locke.
Effective
Schedule type
Regular
Route 8 - York (Effective September 6, 2026)
Both an east-west and a north-south route servicing the south-west end of the city from then downtown. This route is interlined with 6 Aberdeen and 7 Locke.
Effective
Schedule type
Regular
Route 9 - Rock Gardens (Summer)
Operates from James and Main to Rock Gardens, Woodland Cemetery and Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Along most of the Rock Gardens route, buses will stop only at designated bus stops. In Woodland and Holy Sepulchre Cemeteries, however, the bus will stop anywhere on request. Simply flag the bus driver so he/she knows to stop. The "flag zones" are indicated on the map.
Effective
Schedule type
Regular
Route 10 - B Line Express
An east-west route traveling from University Plaza in the west end to Eastgate Square in the east end. This route is interlined with 55 Stoney Creek Central and 58 Stoney Creek Local.
Note: This route is affected by the Main & Ottawa closure. For full detour details, stop impacts, and service updates visit hamilton.ca/MainOttawa
Effective
Schedule type
Regular
Route 10 - B Line Express (Effective September 6, 2026)
An east-west route traveling from University Plaza in the west end to Eastgate Square in the east end. This route is interlined with 55 Stoney Creek Central and 58 Stoney Creek Local.
Effective
Schedule type
Regular
Route 11 - PARKDALE
Travels the furthest north of all HSR routes, looping at the Burlington Bus Terminal. This route also travels along an expressway.
Effective
Schedule type
Regular
Route 12 - Wentworth (Summer)
Runs on a clockwise loop using Wentworth, Stinson, Victoria and Burlington Streets.
Effective
Schedule type
Regular
Route 16 - ANCASTER
Travels between Meadowlands Transit Terminal and the shopping complex at Wilson and Garner. This route is interlined with 43 - Stone Church.
Effective
Schedule type
Regular
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