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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 1/1A King
- Westbound – From Main Street East at Edgemont Street North, Route 1 King travelling westbound will turn right on Edgemont Street North, left on Dunsmure Road, and right on King Street East where it will continue on regular route.
- Eastbound – From King Street East at Ottawa Street South, Route 1 King travelling eastbound will turn left on Ottawa Street South, right on Maple Avenue, left on Edgemont Street South, and right on Main Street East where it will continue on regular route.
Stops Out of Service
- Westbound
- Main at Ottawa
- Main at Balmoral
- Main at Kensington
- King at Belview
- Eastbound
- Main at King
- Main at Balmoral
- Main at Ottawa
Temporary Stops
- Westbound
- 28 Edgemont
- Dunsmure at Ottawa
- Dunsmure at Belmont
- Eastbound
- King at Main (South of the Delta)
- King at Rosslyn
- King at Grosvenor
- Maple at Ottawa
Route 10 B-Line
- Westbound – From Main Street East at Kenilworth Avenue North, Route 10 B-Line travelling westbound will turn right on Kenilworth Avenue North, left on Cannon Street East, left on Gage Avenue North, and right on King Street East where it will continue on regular route.
- Eastbound – From Main Street East at Gage Avenue South, Route 10 B-Line travelling eastbound will turn left on Gage Avenue North, right on Cannon Street East, right on Kenilworth Avenue North, and left on Main Street East where it will continue on regular route.
Stops out of Services
- Westbound
- Main at Kenilworth
- Main at Ottawa
- Main at Kensington
- Eastbound
- Main at King
- Main at Ottawa
- Main at Kenilworth
Temporary Stops
- Westbound
- Main at Crosthwaite
- Cannon at Ottawa
- Gage at King
- Eastbound
- 19 Kenilworth Ave N
- Gage at King
- Cannon at Ottawa
Route 41 Mohawk via Ottawa
- Northbound – From King Street East at Ottawa Street North, Route 41 Mohawk travelling eastbound will continue on King Street East, turn right on Gage Avenue North, right on Cannon Street East, and left on Ottawa Street North where it will continue on regular route.
- Southbound – From Ottawa Street North at Cannon Street East, Route 41 Mohawk travelling westbound will turn right on Cannon Street East, left on Gage Avenue North, left on Main Street East, and right on King Street East where it will continue on regular route at Kenilworth Avenue South.
Stops out of Service
- Northbound
- Ottawa at Maple
- Ottawa at Main
- Ottawa at Dunsmure
- Ottawa at Cannon
- Southbound
- Ottawa at Cannon
- Ottawa at Roxborough
- Ottawa at Main
- Ottawa at Maple
Temporary Stops
- Northbound
- King at Maple
- Ottawa at Cannon
- Southbound
- Ottawa at Cannon
- Gage at King
- Gage at Main
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
From Cannon at Gage:
- Continue West on Cannon, Left on John, Right on King, Return to Regular Route.
Stops Out of Service
- King at Melrose
- King at Fairholt
- King at Sherman
- King at Holton
- King at Stirton
- King at Sanford
- King at Wentworth
- King at Steven
- King at Emerald
- King at Victoria
- King at Wellington
- King at Ferguson
- King at Walnut
- King at Catharine
Temporary Stop
Route 1 - King:
- Westbound: All regular Route 3 Cannon stops on Cannon street from Gage Avenue to John Street
Westbound:
- Cannon at Tim Horton's Field
- Cannon at Lotteridge
- Cannon at Barnesdale
- Cannon at Sherman
- Cannon at Gibson
- Cannon at Birch
- Cannon at Sanford
- Cannon at Wentworth
- Cannon at Smith
- Cannon at Emerald
- Cannon at Victoria
- Cannon at Wellington
- Cannon at Ferguson
- Cannon at Catharine
Route 10 - B Line
Westbound
- Cannon at Sherman
- Cannon at Wentworth
- Cannon at Wellington
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.
Route 2 Barton Westbound:
The bus will go west on Barton St., south on John St., west on Rebecca St., north on James St., then west on Barton St.
Route 3 Cannon Westbound:
- West on Cannon St., south on John St., west on Rebecca St., then north on James St.
Route 4 Bayfront Eastbound:
- South on Bay St., east on Main St., north on James St.
Route 4 Bayfront Westbound:
- South on James St., west on King St., then north on Bay St.
Route 20 A-Line Northbound:
- North on James St., east on Wilson St., north on John St., west on Barton St., then north on James St.
Route 20 A-Line Southbound:
- South on James St., east on Barton St., south on John St., west on Wilson St., then south on James St.
Route 99 Waterfront Southbound:
- South on James St., east on Barton St., south on John St., west on Wilson St., then south on James St.
Stops Out of Service
- James St. N. at Cannon St.
- James St. N. at Robert St.
- James St. N. at Colbourne St.
- James St. N. at Barton St.
- James St. N. at Murray St.
- James St. N. at Strachan St.
- James St. N. at Ferrie St.
Temporary Stops
- John St. N. at Cannon St.
- John St. N. at Robert St.
- John St. N. at Barton St.
- Barton St. E. at John St. N.
- Wilson St. at John St. N.
- James St. N. at Rebecca St.
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
An east-west route that travels from downtown Hamilton in the west to just past Parkdale Ave. in the east.
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.
Route 9 Rock Gardens Westbound Detour from Bay Street at King St.
Turn left on King Street, right on Hess Street, left on Cannon Street and resume regular routing on Cannon Street west of Hess Street
Stops out of Service
Westbound
- Bay at King (route 8, 9)
- Bay at Vine (route 8, 9)
- Cannon at Hess (route 8, 9)
Eastbound
- Bay opposite George (route 4 and 7)
- Bay at King (routes 4 and 7)
- York opposite Park (routes 4 and 7)
- York opposite MacNab (routes 4 and 7)
Temporary Stops
- Main Street at Bay Street (route 7)
- Main Street at MacNab Street (route 7)
- John Street at King William Street (route 7)
- Rebecca Street at Hughson Street (route 7)
- James Street at Rebecca Street (route 4)
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.
- Northbound – From King Street and Nash Road, buses will:
- continue east on King Street
- turn left on Owen Place
- left on Greenford Drive
- left on Dover Drive
- right on Nash Road and resume regular route.
- Southbound – From Nash Road and Rainbow Drive, buses will:
- turn right on Rainbow Drive
- left on Orphir Road
- left on Potruff Road
- left on King Street
- right on Quigley Road and resume regular route.
Out of Service Stops
- Route 4 Bayfront Northbound
- At 105 Nash Road
- Nash Road opposite Denten Street
- Nash Road opposite Rainbow Drive
- Nash Road at King Street
- Route 4 Bayfront Southbound
- Nash Road at King Street
- At 2673 King Street
Alternate Stops
- Route 4 Bayfront Northbound
- King Street at Nash Road
Route 4 Bayfront
- Eastbound: From Bay St. and Main St., right on Main St., left on James St., resume regular routing on James St. north of York Blvd./Cannon St.
Route 7 Locke
- Eastbound: From Bay St. at Main St., continue east on Main St., left on John St., left on Rebecca St., left on James St. and resume regular route south of Rebecca St.
Route 8 York / Route 9 Rock Gardens
- Westbound: From Bay St. and King St., left on King St., right on Hess St., left on Cannon St., and resume regular routing.
Route 99 Waterfront
- Northbound: From King St. and Bay St., continue on King St., right on Hess St., right on York Blvd., left on Bay St. and resume regular route.
Out of Service Stops
- Bay St. opposite George St. (Routes 4, 7)
- Bay St. at King St. (Routes 4, 7, 8, 9)
- York Blvd. opposite Park St. (Routes 4, 7)
- York Blvd. opposite Macnab St. (Routes 4, 7)
- Bay St. at Vine St. (Routes 8, 9)
- Cannon St. at Hess St. (Routes 8, 9)
Temporary Bus Stop
- James St. at Rebecca St. (Route 4)
Route 4 Bayfront Eastbound:
The bus will go from Bay St. and Main St., east on Main St., north on James St., then continue north on James St. past York Blvd./Cannon St.
Route 7 Locke Eastbound:
The bus will go from Bay St. at Main St., east on Main St., north on John St., west on Rebecca St., then south on James St.
Routes 8 York and 9 Rock Gardens Westbound:
The bus will go from Bay St. and King St., east on King St., north on Hess St., then west on Cannon St.
Out of Service Stops
- Bay St. opposite George St. (Routes 4, 7)
- Bay St. at King St. (Routes 4, 7, 8, 9)
- York Blvd. Opposite Park St. (Routes 4, 7)
- York Blvd. Opposite Macnab St. (Routes 4, 7)
- Bay St. at Vine St. (Routes 8, 9)
- Cannon St. at Hess St. (Routes 8, 9)
Use Alternate Existing Stops
- James St. at Rebecca St. (Route 4)
Serves east - west lower Hamilton including Dundas, Ancaster and Stoney Creek.
Route 5A Delaware and 51 University Westbound
- From Emerson St. and Sussex St., west on Sussex St., north on Leland St., east on Royal Ave., then south on Emerson St.
Route 5A Delaware and 51 University Eastbound
- From Emerson St. and Royal Ave., west on Royal Ave., south on Leland St., east on Sussex St., then south on Emerson St.
Out of Service Stops
Westbound (Routes 5A, 51)
- Emerson St. at Ward Ave.
Eastbound (Routes 5A, 51)
- Emerson St. at Ward Ave.
- Emerson St. at Sussex St.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Travels the furthest north of all HSR routes, looping at the Burlington Bus Terminal. This route also travels along an expressway.