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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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
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
- Gage at King
- Cannon at Ottawa
- Main at Crosthwaite
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
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.
An east-west route that travels from downtown Hamilton in the west to just past Parkdale Ave. in the east.
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.
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.
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)
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
Serves east - west lower Hamilton including Dundas, Ancaster and Stoney Creek.
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 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 8 York.
Westbound – From Hunter and Queen, right on Queen, left on Jackson, left on Locke, regular route past Hunter.
Out of Service Stops
- Hunter St. at Pearl St.
- Hunter St. at Locke 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 6 Aberdeen and 7 Locke.
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.
Note: This route is affected by the Main & Ottawa closure. For full detour details, stop impacts, and service updates visit hamilton.ca/MainOttawa