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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 44 - Rymal (Effective September 6, 2026)
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.
Effective
Schedule type
Regular
Route 51 – University (Summer)
Travels east-west, from the Hamilton GO Centre to the West Hamilton Loop.
Effective
Schedule type
Regular
Route 51 – University (Effective September 6, 2026)
Travels east-west, from the Hamilton GO Centre to the West Hamilton Loop.
Effective
Schedule type
Regular
Route 52 - Dundas Local
Travels north - south from Orchard/ Pleasant to York/ Watson's Lane Loop.
Effective
Schedule type
Regular
Route 52 - Dundas Local (Effective September 6, 2026)
Travels north - south from Orchard/ Pleasant to York/ Watson's Lane Loop.
Effective
Schedule type
Regular
Detour of Route 55 - Stoney Creek Central for the Winona Peach Festival
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.
Effective
Schedule type
Detour
Route 55 - Stoney Creek Central
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.
Effective
Schedule type
Regular
Route 56 - Centennial (Summer)
Travels travels north - south from Eastgate Terminal Platform #3 to Lakeland Community Centre.
Effective
Schedule type
Regular
Route 56 - Centennial (Effective September 6, 2026)
Travels travels north - south from Eastgate Terminal Platform #3 to Lakeland Community Centre.
Effective
Schedule type
Regular
Route 99 - Waterfront Shuttle
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.
Effective
Schedule type
Regular
Winona Peach Festival Shuttle
Beginning August 28 at 4:30 pm, HSR will provide free shuttle service between Eastgate Square and Winona Park for the Winona Peach Festival. The first shuttle will depart Eastgate Square at:
- 4:25 pm on Friday
- 9:40 am on Saturday
- 9:40 am on Sunday
Shuttles will depart Eastgate Square as often as every 5 minutes during the first hour and a half on Friday and Saturday and every 10 minutes thereafter until 8 pm. On Sunday, shuttles will depart every 10 minutes until 4 pm.
Returning trips from Winona Park will operate until 11:30 pm on Friday and Saturday, and until 7 pm on Sunday.
Winona Peach Festival Shuttle Routing
- Eastbound from Eastgate Square Terminal Platform 1, the bus will:
- Travel west and south on the internal roadway
- Turn left onto Queenston Road/Highway 8
- Continue east on Highway 8
- Turn left onto Maple Gate Drive
- Turn left onto Parkmanor Drive
- Arrive at the designated drop-off location beside the mailboxes
- Westbound from the Winona Park pickup stop, the bus will:
- Turn left onto Milliken Drive
- Turn right onto Highway 8
- Continue west on Highway 8/Queenston Road
- Enter Eastgate Square Terminal via the east entrance
- Proceed to Platform 1
Temporary Stops
- Eastgate Transit Terminal – Platform 1
- Winona Park – Mailboxes (drop-off only)
- Winona Park – Main Entrance west of mailboxes (pickup only)
Food Donations
- Food donations may be dropped off at designated Salvation Army collection stations located at Eastgate Square Terminal and Winona Park.
- Donations will not be collected on board shuttle buses.
Effective
Schedule type
Shuttles
Stoney Creek Industrial Extra
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.
Effective
Schedule type
Extra Service
Date Modified