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Bus News Winter 2026
Starting Sunday, December 28, 2025, we’re making small schedule changes on several routes to make sure you get where you need to go, on time. These changes will make a real difference for communities across Hamilton.
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Bus Stop Changes
Effective Sunday, December 28, these bus stop changes will be in effect. Watch for signs posted at the affected stops.
Route 4 Bayfront
Route now travels York St. to James St. N instead of traveling down Murray St. to head Northbound.
Route 8 York
Changes to the stops along York St.
Route 44 Rymal
The 44 Rymal we be using Platform 5 at the Confederation GO station.
Stoney Creek Industrial
This is an a.m. / p.m. service to support the Stoney Creek Industrial area.
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Detour of Route 2 - Barton for Construction
Due to construction under the train tracks on Barton at Belmont Ave, Route 2 Barton buses will be on detour in both directions.
Eastbound (from Barton at Gage)
Right on Gage Ave, left on Cannon Street, left on Ottawa Street, right on Barton Street and resume regular routing
Westbound (from Barton at Ottawa)
Right on Ottawa Street, left on Beach Road, left on Gage Avenue, right on Barton Street and resume regular routing
Closed Stops - Eastbound
- Barton at Gage Ave
- Barton at Cavell Ave
- Barton opposite Lincoln
- Barton at Rosslyn Ave
Closed Stops - Westbound
- Barton at Rosslyn Ave
- Barton at Lincoln St
- Barton at Cavell Ave
Temporary Stops - Eastbound - Using existing stops along the detour
- Barton at Connaught Ave (East side)
- Cannon at East Bend Ave
- Cannon at Belmont Ave
- Cannon at Balmoral Ave
Temporary Stops - Westbound
- Beach at Albemarle St
Effective
Schedule type
Detour
Detour of Routes 3 Cannon & 12 Wentworth
Route 3 Cannon - Outbound
From Wentworth Street South & King Street East, right on King Street East, left on Tisdale Street South, left on King Street East, continue along Main Street East at Wentworth Street South and follow current detour routing
Route 3 Cannon – Inbound
Regular routing (no detour)
Route 12 Wentworth To Victoria Street South & King Street East
From Wentworth Street South & King Street East, right on King Street East, left on Tisdale Street South, left on King Street East., right on Wentworth Street South and resume regular routing
Route 12 Wentworth To Wentworth Street South & Burlington Street
Regular routing (no detour)
Effective
Schedule type
Detour
Detour of Route 3 - Cannon for construction until further notice
Route 3 - Cannon
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
Effective
Schedule type
Detour
Detour Routes 4 Bayfront, 7 Locke & 8 York for TD Coliseum Events
Detours begin approximately 2 hours before the event start time
Detours end approximately 1 hour after the event concludes
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.
Temporary Stop - Route 4 Bayfront
- James St. at Rebecca St.
Temporary Stops - Route 7 Locke
- Main St. at Bay St.
- Main St. at MacNab St.
- John St. at King William St.
- Rebecca St. at Hughson St.
Effective
Schedule type
Detour
Detour of Routes 6 - Aberdeen & 34 Upper Paradise due to construction
6 Aberdeen – Outbound from Charlton Avenue West and Queen Street South
Continue west on Charlton Avenue West, left on Locke Street South, left on Herkimer Street, right on Queen Street South and continue on regular route.
6 Aberdeen – Inbound No Detour
34 Upper Paradise – Outbound from Queen Street South and Charlton Avenue West
Right on Charlton Avenue West, left on Locke Street South, left on Herkimer Street, right on Queen Street South and continue on regular route.
34 Upper Paradise – Inbound No Detour
Temporary Stop
Charlton Avenue at Queen Street South (Northeast corner)
Effective
Schedule type
Detour
Delay Notice: Route 8 - York for lane closure
A special event will take place along Cannon Street and York Boulevard on Sunday, March 22, 2026. As a result, a rolling lane closure will be in effect.
The Group Dos Romeiros procession will move along the sidewalks and use one westbound lane between Bay Street and Dundurn Street.
Route 8 York will continue to operate; however, minor delays may occur as the procession moves through the area.
- No detours
- No stop closures
- No temporary stops
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 22 - Upper Ottawa for construction
Due to construction on Upper Ottawa Street between Stonechurch Road and Tunbridge Crescent, Route 22 Upper Ottawa buses will be on detour.
Detour Details
Inbound to Frank A. Cooke Terminal
- No detour required.
Outbound to Rymal Rd. & Upper Ottawa
- From Upper Ottawa St. & Stonechurch Rd.
- Right on Stonechurch Rd.
- Left on Tunbridge Crescent
- Right on Upper Ottawa St.
- Resume regular routing
Stop Closures and Temporary Stops
Out of Service Stops:
- Southbound Upper Ottawa St. @ Tunbridge Cr..
Temporary Stops:
- Southbound Tunbridge Cr. @ Upper Ottawa St.
Effective
Schedule type
Detour
Detour on Route 34 - Upper Paradise (Southbound Only)
Detour Details
Route 34 Upper Paradise – Outbound (Southbound)
- From Upper Paradise Rd. & Scenic Dr.:
Continue along Scenic Dr. - Left on West 31st St.
- Left on Angela Ave.
- Right on Upper Paradise Rd.
- Resume regular routing
Route 34 Upper Paradise – Inbound (Northbound)
- Regular routing (no detour)
Stop Closures & Temporary Stops
Out of Service Stops
- Upper Paradise Rd. @ Scenic Dr.
- Upper Paradise Rd. @ Angela Ave.
Temporary Stop
- Angela Ave. @ Upper Paradise Rd.
Effective
Schedule type
Detour
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