Special events in Brampton, the Downsview area of Toronto, the Dundas area of Hamilton, Milton, Newmarket, Oshawa, the Stoney Creek area of Hamilton and central Toronto affect transit services this weekend — Thursday, August 20, Friday, August 21, Saturday, August 22 and Sunday, August 23.
The events affect these routes:
- Brampton Transit — All routes; 2 Main, 24 Van Kirk, 502 Züm Main.
- Durham Region Transit — PULSE 900, PULSE 901, Route 902; Route N1; Route N2.
- GO Transit — All routes and lines; 01 Lakeshore West, 09 Lakeshore East, 52 Oshawa / Vaughan, 56 Oshawa / Oakville, 71 Stouffville, 94 Oshawa / Yorkdale.
- Hamilton Street Railway — 5 Delaware, 52 Dundas.
- Milton Transit — 2 Main, 6 Scott.
- Toronto Transit Commission — All routes and lines, Line 1 Yonge - University, Line 2 Bloor - Danforth, 29 Dufferin, 84 Sheppard West, 96 Wilson, 101 Downsview Park, 106 Sentinel, 504 King, 509 Harbourfront, 510 Spadina, 511 Bathurst, 929 Dufferin express, Exhibition express, Wheel-Trans.
- York Region Transit — All routes; 54 Bayview.
The Thursday, August 20 events affecting transit service are: Dundas Cactus Parade; and Summerfest on Main.
The Friday, August 21 events affecting transit service are: Boots in the Creek; the Canadian National Exhibition; the Dundas Cactus Festival; Kars on King; and Summerfest on Main.
The Saturday, August 22 events affecting transit service are: Boots in the Creek; Brampton Farmers Market; BTS at Rogers Stadium; the Canadian National Exhibition; the Dundas Cactus Festival; Milton Farmers Market; Summerfest on Main; and the Warriors’ Day Parade.
The Sunday, August 23 events affecting transit service are: Boots in the Creek; BTS at Rogers Stadium; the Canadian National Exhibition; the Dundas Cactus Festival; and Summerfest on Main.
Brampton
Brampton Farmers Market
Saturday mornings and early afternoons until October 10, the City of Brampton is closing
- Main Streets North and South between Nelson and Wellington Streets
to accommodate the city’s weekly farmers market.
Brampton Transit is detouring service while the street is closed.
2 Main
From 6 a.m. until 2 p.m. Saturday, August 22, southbound buses operate along their regular path to Main Street North and Theatre Lane / Nelson Street West, then detour:
westward along Nelson West, passing, but not stopping at, the Downtown Transit Terminal,
southward along George streets north and south; and then
eastward along Wellington Street West to Main South,
resuming their regular path southward along Main.Southbound buses skip their regular stops
- on Main Street North at Queen Street West and
- on Main Street South at Wellington Street West.
Instead, southbound buses drop off or pick up passengers at a temporary stop
- on Main Street South beyond Wellington Street West.
Northbound buses reverse the detour routing.
Northbound buses skip their regular stops
- on Main Streets South at Wellington Street East and John Street and
- on Main Street North north of Queen Street.
24 Van Kirk
From 6 a.m. until 2 p.m. Saturday, August 22, southbound buses operate along their regular path to to Main Street North and Theatre Lane / Nelson Street West, then detour:
east- and southbound along Theatre to Queen Street West,
resuming their regular path eastward along Queen West.Southbound buses skip their regular stop
- on George Street North across from Diplock Lane.
Northbound buses operate along their regular path.
502 Züm Main
From 6 a.m. until 2 p.m. Saturday, August 22, southbound buses operate along their regular path to Main Street North and Theatre Lane / Nelson Street West, then detour:
westward along Nelson West, passing, but not stopping at, the Downtown Transit Terminal,
southward along George streets north and south; and then
eastward along Wellington Street West to Main South,
resuming their regular path southward along Main.Southbound buses skip their regular stop
- at Wellington Züm station.
Instead, southbound buses drop off or pick up passengers at a temporary stop
- on Main Street South beyond Wellington Street West.
Northbound buses reverse the detour routing.
Northbound buses buses skip their regular stop
- at Wellington Züm station.
Downsview
BTS — World Tour ‘Arirang’ in Toronto — at Rogers Stadium
The TTC is offering extra transit service to help you travel to and from the concerts Saturday and Sunday. And, it’s providing free rides home, courtesy of Live Nation Canada.
Line 2 Bloor - Danforth
The TTC operates extra trains along the line from noon until 1 a.m. Saturday, August 22 and Sunday, August 23 to help you travel to and from the concert.
101 Downsview Park
The TTC extends the path so that buses along the route operate to and from Sheppard West Station from noon until 1 a.m. Saturday, August 22 and Sunday, August 23 to help you travel to and from the concerts.
Southbound buses operate along their regular path to Sheppard Avenue West and Chesswood Drive, then detour:
eastward along Sheppard West; and then
southward into Sheppard West Station bus terminal,
ending their trips.Southbound buses skip their regular stops
- on Downsview Park Trail beside Downsview Park Station,
- on Carl Hall Road across from Centennial College’s Downsview campus and #35 Carl Hall,
- on Sheppard Avenue West beyond Joh Drury Drive,
- on Keele Street beyond Sheppard Avenue West, at Wycombe Road and beyond Diana Drive and Denbigh Crescent,
- on Downsview Park Boulevard at Stanley Greene Boulevard and
- on Locust Lodge Gardens at Stanley Greene Boulevard.
Instead, eastbound buses likely drop off or pick up passengers at temporary stops
- on Sheppard Avenue West at Yukon Lane and William R. Allen Road and
- in Sheppard West Station bus terminal.
(List of temporary stops is unofficial.)
Northbound buses reverse the southbound detour path.
Northbound buses skip their regular stops
- on Locust Lodge Gardens and Stanley Greene Boulevard,
- on Stanley Greene Boulevard at Downsview Park Boulevard,
- on Downsview Park Boulevard at George Buchart Drive and Keele Street,
- on Keele Street across from Diana Drive and Wycombe Road,
- on Sheppard Avenue West beyond Keele Street and at John Drury Drive,
- on Carl Hall Road beside #35 Carl Hall and Centennial College’s Downsview campus and
- on Downsview Park Trail beside Downsview Park Station.
Instead, northbound buses likely drop off or pick up passengers at temporary stops
- in Sheppard West Station bus terminal,
- on Sheppard Avenue West at Kodiak Crescent [east and west] and Chesswood Drive.
(List of temporary stops is unofficial.)
106 Sentinel
84A Sheppard West
96A / 96B / 96D Wilson
The TTC operates extra buses along the routes from noon until 1 a.m. Saturday, August 22 and Sunday, August 23 to help you travel to and from the concerts.
Wheel-Trans
A dedicated shuttle service operates between Wilson Station and Rogers Stadium before, during and after the concerts from noon until 1 a.m. Saturday, August 22 and Sunday, August 23. Board the shuttle buses on the upper bus platform on the southwest corner of Wilson Station.
Line 1 Yonge - University
The TTC operates extra trains along the line from noon until 1 a.m. Saturday, August 22 and Sunday, August 23 to help you travel to and from the concerts.
The transit agency is assigning extra staff to Downsview Park, Sheppard West and Wilson stations to help you find your way.
Your concert ticket is your ride home. Show your ticket at Downsview Park, Sheppard West or Wilson stations, which will allow you to board free of fare after the concert.
Dundas
Dundas events affecting transit this weekend are: the Dundas Cactus Festival (August 21, 22, 23); and the Dundas Cactus Parade (August 20).
Dundas Cactus Festival
The City of Hamilton is closing
- King Streets East and West Dundas between Market and York Streets
and other streets in central Dundas Friday evening, all day Saturday and Sunday morning and afternoon to accommodate the annual festival.
The Hamilton Street Railway is detouring buses, while the streets are closed.
5 Delaware
From 3 p.m. Friday, August 21 until 9 p.m. Sunday, August 23, eastbound buses operate along their regular path to King Street West and Napier Street, then detour:
southward along Napier South;
eastward along Hatt Street;
northward along York Street to King Street East / Cootes Drive,
resuming their regular path eastward along Cootes.Eastbound buses skip their regular stops
- on King Street West at Market Street South, across from Church Street, at McMurray Street, Memorial Square and Ogilvie Street and
- on King Street East at York Street.
Westbound buses operate along their regular path to Cootes Drive and York Street, then detour:
southward along York; and then
westward along Hatt Street to Wellington Street South,
resuming their regular path southward along Wellington South.Westbound buses skip their regular stops
- on King Street East at Cross Street and
- on King Street West at Sydenham, Albert and Church Streets, Market and Napier Streets North and west of Peel Street North and
- on Wellington Street South at Hatt Street.
Instead, westbound buses drop off and pick up passengers at temporary stops
- on Hatt Street at Ogilvie Street, Memorial Square and Napier Street South.
The Dundas Cactus Parade also affects service along this route Thursday, August 20. Boots in the Creek also affects service along this route Friday, August 21, Saturday, August 22 and Sunday, August 23.
Dundas Cactus Parade
The City of Hamilton is closing
- King Streets East and West Dundas between Market and York Streets,
- York Street between Park and King streets east
and other streets in central Dundas
Thursday evening to accommodate the annual parade.
The Hamilton Street Railway is detouring buses, while the streets are closed.
5 Delaware
From 6 until 10 p.m. Thursday, August 20, eastbound buses start their trips on King Street West west of Napier Street South, then proceed:
southward along Napier South;
westward along Hatt Street;
southward along Wellington Street South;
westward along Mill Street;
southward along Head Street;
eastward along Mill Street;
southward along Creighton Road; and then
eastward along Governors Road to Ogilvie Street,
resuming their regular path southward along Ogilvie.Eastbound buses skip their regular stops
- in Head Street Loop,
- on Head Street beyond MacNab Street,
- on Mill Street across from Wellington Street South;
- on Hatt Street at Brock Street South,
- on Bond Street South at King Street West,
- on King Street West at Wellington, Napier and Market streets south, across from Church Street, beyond McMurray Street and at Memorial Square,
- on King Street East at York Street,
- on Cootes Drive at West and Dundas streets,
- on Dundas Street beyond Thorpe and West streets and
- on Governors Road beyond Main Street.
Instead, eastbound buses likely drop off or pick up passengers at temporary stops
- on Governors Road at Avon Drive and beyond Overfield Street.
(List of temporary stops is unofficial.)
Westbound buses operate along their regular path to Ogilvie Street and Governors Road, then proceed:
westward along Governors;
northward along Creighton Road;
westward along Mercer Street;
northward along Head Street;
eastward along Mill Street;
northward along Wellington Street South;
westward along Hatt Street;
northward along Bond Street South; and then
eastward along King Street West to Napier Street South,
ending their trips.Eastbound buses skip their regular stops
- on Governors Road at Main Street,
- on Dundas Street beyond Main Street, across from West Street and at Thorpe Street,
- on Cootes Drive at East Street North and King Street East,
- on King Street East beyond York Street,
- on King Street West beyond Sydenham and Church streets and at Market and Napier streets north,
- on Wellington Street South beyond King Street West and at Hatt and Mill streets,
- on Mill Street at Head Street and
- in Head Street Loop.
Instead, westbound buses likely drop off or pick up passengers at temporary stops
- on Governors Road across from Overfield Street and Avon Drive and at Creighton Road,
- on Mill Street across from Wellington Street South,
- on Hatt Street at Brock Street South,
- on Bond Street South at King Street West and
- on King Street West at Wellington and Napier streets south.
(List of temporary stops is unofficial.)
Boots in the Creek and the Dundas Cactus Festival also affect service along this route Friday, August 21, Saturday, August 22 and Sunday, August 23.
52 Dundas
After 6 p.m. Thursday, August 20, southbound buses operate along their regular path to York Street at Hunter Street / Willet Lane, then detour:
eastward along Hunter;
southward along East Street North;
westward along Dundas Street;
southward along Main Street and Osler Drive; and then
westward** along South Street West to Old Ancaster Road / Ogilvie Street,
resuming their regular path westward along Old Ancaster.Southbound buses skip their regular stops
- on York Street at Willet Lane and King Street East,
- on Governors Road beyond Main Street and
- on Ogilvie Street beyond Governors Road.
Instead, southbound buses likely drop off or pick up passengers at temporary stops
- on Dundas Street beyond Thorpe and West streets and
- on South Street West beyond Osler Drive and across from Lynden Avenue.
(List of temporary stops is unofficial.)
**Northbound buses reverse the southbound detour path.
Northbound buses skip their regular stops
- on Ogilvie Street at Old Ancaster Road and Governors Road,
- on Governors Road at Main Street and
- on York Street beyond Cootes Drive and at Hunter Street.
Instead, northbound buses likely drop off or pick up passengers at temporary stops
- on South Street West beyond Lynden Avenue and
- on Dundas Street beyond Main Street, across from West Street and at Thorpe Street.
Hamilton
See Dundas and Stoney Creek.
Milton
Milton Farmers Market
Saturday mornings until October 10, the Town of Milton is closing
- Main Street East between James and Martin Streets
to accommodate the Milton Chamber of Commerce’s weekly market.
Milton Transit is detouring buses while the street is closed.
2 Main
Until noon Saturday, August 22, eastbound buses operate along their regular path to Main Street East and James Street, then detour:
northward along James; and then
eastward along Mill Street to Martin Street,
resuming their regular path northward along Martin.Westbound buses operate along their regular path .
6 Scott
Until noon Saturday, August 22, eastbound buses operate along their regular path to Main Street East and James Street, then detour:
northward along James;
eastward along Mill Street;
northward along Martin Street; and then
east- and southward along Millside Drive to Main Street East,
resuming their regular path eastward along Main East.Eastbound buses skip their regular stop
- on Main Street East at Fulton Street.
Instead, eastbound buses drop off or pick up passengers at temporary stops
- on Martin Street across from Mill Street and
- on Millside Drive east of Martin Street and at Main Street East.
Westbound buses reverse the eastbound detour routing.
Westbound buses drop off or pick up passengers at temporary stops
- on Millside Drive east of Martin Street,
- on Martin Street at Mill Street and
- on Mill Street west of Garden Lane.
Newmarket
Summerfest on Main
The Town of Newmarket is closing
- Main Street South between Park Avenue and Water Street
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday to accommodate the annual event.
York Region Transit is detouring buses, while the street is closed.
54 Bayview
From Thursday, August 20 until Sunday, August 23, southbound buses operate along their regular path to Main Street and Davis Drive, then detour:
eastward along Davis; and then
southward along Prospect Street to Gorham Street / Water Street.Southbound buses skip their regular stops
- on Main Street North at Davis Drive,
- on Main Street South at Simcoe, Queen and Botsford streets and
- on Water Street across from Doug Duncan Drive.
Instead, southbound buses likely drop off or pick up passengers at temporary stops
- on Davis Drive beyond Superior Street and at Charles and Prospect streets.
(List of temporary stops is unofficial.)
Northbound buses reverse the southbound detour path.
Northbound buses skip their regular stops
- on Water Street beyond Doug Duncan Drive and
- on Main Street South across from Botsford Street and at Queen Street and Davis Drive.
Instead, northbound buses likely drop off or pick up passengers at temporary stops
- on Prospect Street at Grace Street and
- on Davis Drive beyond Bayview Parkway and across from Superior Street.
(List of temporary stops is unofficial.)
North York
See Downsview.
Oshawa
Kars on King
The City of Oshawa is closing
- King streets east and west between Mary and Centre Streets,
- Simcoe streets north and south between Richmond and John Streets
and other streets in downtown Oshawa Friday afternoon and evening to accommodate the annual classic car show and festival.
The City continues to close the intersection of Simcoe and Bond streets until Saturday morning.
Durham Region Transit and GO Transit are detouring buses while the streets are closed.
Durham Region Transit
PULSE 900
From 7 a.m. Friday, August 21 until 11 a.m. Saturday, August 22, DRT detours buses in two phases:
During phase 1, from 7 a.m. until 11 p.m. Friday, August 21, westbound buses start their trips on Ritson Road North at William Street East, then proceed:
westward along William North;
northward along Mary Street North;
westward along Adelaide avenues east and west; and then
southward along Park Road North to Bond Street West,
resuming their regular path westward along Bond West.Westbound buses skip their regular stops
- on Bond Street East beyond Ritson Road North and at Mary and Simcoe streets north and
- on Bond Street West at Centre Street North and Arena Street.
Instead, westbound buses likely drop off or pick up passengers at temporary stops
- on Adelaide Avenue East across from Kendal Avenue and at Simcoe Street North,
- on Adelaide Avenue West across from Frances Street and
- on Park Road North at Bond Street West.
(List of temporary stops is unofficial.)
Eastbound buses operate along their regular path to King Street West and Park Road, then detour:
northward along Park North;
eastward along Adelaide avenues West and East; and then
southward along Ritson Road North to William Street East,
ending their trips.Eastbound buses skip their regular stops
- on King Street West across from Warren Avenue and beyond Midtown Drive and Centre Street South,
- on King Street East beyond Simcoe and Mary streets south and at Drew Street and
- on Ritson Road North [northbound] at Richmond Street East.
Instead, eastbound buses likely drop off and pick up passengers at temporary stops
- on Adelaide Avenue West beyond Kaiser Crescent and at Simcoe Street North,
- on Adelaide Avenue East beyond Kendal Avenue and Division Street and
- on Ritson Road North beside #206 Ritson North and at William Street East.
(List of temporary stops is unofficial.)
During phase 2, from 11 p.m. Friday, August 21 until 11 a.m. Saturday, August 22, westbound buses operate along their regular path to Bond Street West and Mary Street North, then detour:
northward along Mary North;
westward along Adelaide avenues east and west;
southward along Centre Street North to Bond Street West,
resuming their regular path westward along Bond West.Westbound buses skip their regular stops
- on Bond Street East beyond Ritson Road North and at Mary and Simcoe streets north and
- on Bond Street West at Centre Street North.
Instead, westbound buses likely drop off or pick up passengers at temporary stops
- on Adelaide Avenue East across from Kendal Avenue and at Simcoe Street North,
- on Adelaide Avenue West across from Frances Street and
- on Centre Street North at Bond Street West.
(List of temporary stops is unofficial.)
Eastbound buses operate along their regular path.
PULSE 901
From 7 a.m. Friday, August 21 until 11 a.m. Saturday, August 22, DRT detours buses in two phases:
During phase 1, from 7 a.m. until 11 p.m. Friday, August 21, southbound buses operate along their regular path to Simcoe Street North and Adelaide Avenue, then detour:
westward along Adelaide West;
southward along Park roads north and south to Gibb Street,
resuming their regular path westward along Gibb.Southbound buses skip their regular stops
- on Simcoe Street North beyond Adelaide Avenue West,
- on Centre Street North at William and King streets west,
- on Centre Street South beyond John Street West and at Gibb Street and
- on Gibb Street at Centre Street South and Nassau Street.
Instead, southbound buses likely drop off or pick up passengers at temporary stops
- on Simcoe Street North at Adelaide Avenue West,
- on Adelaide Avenue West across from Frances Street,
- on Park Road North at King Street West and
- on Park Road South beyond Pine Avenue and at Elmwood Avenue.
(List of temporary stops is unofficial.)
Northbound buses reverse the southbound detour path.
Northbound buses skip their regular stops
- on Gibb Street at Nassau Street and Centre Street South,
- on Simcoe Street South at Elm Street and John and Athol streets east and
- on Simcoe Street North beyond Bond Street East and at Colborne Street East and Adelaide Avenue East.
Instead, northbound buses likely drop off and pick up passengers at temporary stops
- on Park Road South beyond John Street East and at King Street East,
- on Adelaide Avenue West beyond Kaiser Crescent and
- on Simcoe Street North beyond Adelaide Avenue East.
(List of temporary stops is unofficial.)
During phase 2, from 11 p.m. Friday, August 21 until 11 a.m. Saturday, August 22, southbound buses operate along their regular path.
Northbound buses operate along their regular path to Simcoe and King streets, then detour:
eastward along King East;
northward along Mary Street North; and the
westward along William Street East to Simcoe North,
resuming their regular path northward along Simcoe.Northbound buses skip their regular stops
- on Simcoe Street North beyond Bond Street East.
Instead, northbound buses likely drop off and pick up passengers at a temporary stop
- on King Street East beyond Simcoe Street South (unofficial).
Route 902
From 7 a.m. Friday, August 21 until 11 a.m. Saturday, August 22, DRT detours buses in two phases:
During phase 1, from 7 a.m. until 11 p.m. Friday, August 21*, westbound buses operate along their regular path to Bond Street East and Ritson Road North, then detour:
northward along Ritson North;
westward along Adelaide avenues east and west; and then
southward along Park Road North to Bond Street West,
resuming their regular path southward along Park North.Westbound buses skip their regular stops
- on Bond Street East beyond Ritson Road North and at Mary and Simcoe streets north and
- on Bond Street West at Centre Street North and Arena Street.
Instead, eastbound buses likely drop off or pick up passengers at temporary stops
- on Ritson Road North at Richmond Street East and beside #205 Ritson North,
- on Adelaide Avenue East at Division Street, across from Kendal Avenue and at Simcoe Street North,
- on Adelaide Avenue West across from Frances Street and
- on Park Road North at Bond Street West.
(List of temporary stops is unofficial.)
Eastbound buses operate along their regular path to Park Road South and King Street West, then detour:
northward along Park North;
eastward along Adelaide avenues west and east; and then
southward along Ritson Road North to King East,
resuming their regular path eastward along King.Eastbound buses skip their regular stops
- on King Street West across from Warren Avenue and beyond Midtown Drive and Centre Street South and
- on King Street East beyond Simcoe and Mary streets south and at Drew Street.
Instead, eastbound buses likely drop off and pick up passengers at temporary stops
- on Adelaide Avenue West beyond Kaiser Crescent and at Simcoe Street North,
- on Adelaide Avenue East beyond Kendal Avenue and Division Street and
- on Ritson Road North beside #206 Ritson North and at William and Bond streets east.
(List of temporary stops is unofficial.)
During phase 2, from 11 p.m. Friday, August 21 until 11 a.m. Saturday, August 22, westbound buses operate along their regular path to Bond Street West and Mary Street North, then detour:
northward along Mary North;
westward along Adelaide avenues east and west;
southward along Centre Street North to Bond Street West,
resuming their regular path westward along Bond West.Westbound buses skip their regular stops
- on Bond Street East beyond Ritson Road North and at Mary and Simcoe streets north and
- on Bond Street West at Centre Street North.
Instead, westbound buses likely drop off or pick up passengers at temporary stops
- on Adelaide Avenue East across from Kendal Avenue and at Simcoe Street North,
- on Adelaide Avenue West across from Frances Street and
- on Centre Street North at Bond Street West.
(List of temporary stops is unofficial.)
Eastbound buses operate along their regular path.
Route N1
From 11 p.m. Friday, August 21 until 11 a.m. Saturday, August 22, westbound buses operate along their regular path to Bond Street West and Mary Street North, then detour:
northward along Mary North;
westward along Adelaide avenues east and west;
southward along Centre Street North to Bond Street West,
resuming their regular path westward along Bond West.Westbound buses skip their regular stops
- on Bond Street East beyond Ritson Road North and at Mary and Simcoe streets north and
- on Bond Street West at Centre Street North.
Instead, westbound buses likely drop off or pick up passengers at temporary stops
- on Adelaide Avenue East across from Kendal Avenue and at Simcoe Street North,
- on Adelaide Avenue West across from Frances Street and
- on Centre Street North at Bond Street West.
(List of temporary stops is unofficial.)
Eastbound buses operate along their regular path.
Route N2
Southbound buses operate along their regular path.
From 11 p.m. Friday, August 21 until 11 a.m. Saturday, August 22, northbound buses operate along their regular path to King and Simcoe streets, then detour:
eastward along King East;
northward along Mary Street North; and the
westward along William Street East to Simcoe North,
resuming their regular path northward along Simcoe.Northbound buses skip their regular stops
- on Simcoe Street North beyond Bond Street East.
Instead, northbound buses likely drop off and pick up passengers at a temporary stop
- on King Street East beyond Simcoe Street South (unofficial).
GO Transit
56 / 56A Oshawa / Oakville
52 / 52A / 52X Oshawa / Vaughan
(GO has announced detours, but has not confirmed exact detour information. We’ve based this part of the post on information GO supplied about detours for this event during previous years. Note that this is unofficial information. GO may operate buses with a different service pattern this year.)
From 7 a.m. Friday, August 21 until 11 a.m. Saturday, August 22, buses in both directions skip stops on Centre and Simcoe streets South. Instead, it’s advising passengers to board or exit buses along on this route at the stop on Simcoe Street North at Parkwood Court or at Oshawa GO Station.
Westbound buses likely operate along their regular path to Bloor Street West and Park Road South, then detour:
northward along Park North; and then
eastward along Adelaide Avenue West to Simcoe Street North,
resuming their regular path northward along Simcoe North.Westbound buses skip their regular stop
- on Simcoe Street North at Athol Street East.
Southbound buses likely reverse the westbound detour routing.
Southbound buses skip their regular stop
- on Centre Street South at Athol Street West.
92 Oshawa / Yorkdale
(GO has announced detours, but has not confirmed exact detour information. We’ve based this part of the post on information GO supplied about detours for this event during previous years. Note that this is unofficial information. GO may operate buses with a different service pattern this year.)
From 7 a.m. Friday, August 21 until 11 a.m. Saturday, August 22, westbound buses likely operate from Oshawa GO Station bus terminal, then proceed:
westward along Bloor Street West [Oshawa] and Victoria Street East [Whitby]; and then
northward along Thickson Road South to Dundas Street East,
resuming their regular path westward along Dundas East.Westbound buses skip their regular stops
- on Simcoe Street South at Athol Street East and
- on Bond Street West at Centre Street North and beyond Park and Stevenson roads North.
Eastbound buses likely reverse the westbound detour routing.
Eastbound buses skip their regular stops
- on Dundas Street East beyond Thickson Road South,
- on King Street West beyond Stevenson and Park roads south and
- on Centre Street South at Athol Street West.
Stoney Creek
Boots in the Creek
The City of Hamilton is closing
- King Street East Stoney Creek between Jones Avenue and Lake Avenue Drive
Friday through Sunday to accommodate the annual country-music festival.
The Hamilton Street Railway is detouring buses, while the street is closed.
5 Delaware
From 11 a.m. Friday, August 21 until 8 a.m. Sunday, August 23, westbound buses operate along their regular path to King Street East Stoney Creek and Gray Road, then detour:
northward along Gray;
westward along Highway 8 and Queenston Road; and then
southward along Centennial Parkway South to King East Hamilton
resuming their regular path westward along King East.Westbound buses skip their regular stops
- on King Street East Stoney Creek at Dawson Avenue and beyond Manor Place, Jones Avenue and Mountain Avenue North and
- on King Street West Stoney Creek beyond Lake Avenue Drive, at Village Green Boulevard, across from Battlefield Drive and at Centennial Parkway South.
Instead, westbound buses likely drop off or pick up passengers at temporary stops
- on Queenston Road beyond Gray Road and Donn Avenue, at Lake Avenue North, beyond Riverdale Drive and across from Irene Avenue and
- on Centennial Parkway South at Neil Avenue, across from Felker Avenue, at Pleasant Avenue, Orlanda Road and King Street East Hamilton.
(List of temporary stops is unofficial.)
Eastbound buses reverse the westbound detour routing.
Eastbound buses skip their regular stops
- on King Street East Hamilton at Centennial Parkway South,
- on King Street West Stoney Creek beyond Battlefield Drive and Walker Avenue and at Lake Avenue South,
- on King Street East Stoney Creek at Mountain Avenue South, New Mountain Road, Loma and Bonita drives and Gray Road.
Instead, eastbound buses likely drop off or pick up passengers at temporary stops
- on Centennial Parkway South across from Orlanda Road, at Glenview Avenue and beyond Felker and Neil avenues and
- on Queenston Road beyond Irene Avenue, across from Riverdale Drive and at Lake Avenue Drive, Donn Avenue and Gray Road.
(List of temporary stops is unofficial.)
The Dundas Cactus Parade also affects service along this route Thursday, August 20. The Dundas Cactus Festival also affects service along the route Friday, August 21, Saturday, August 22 and Sunday, August 23.
Toronto
See also Downsview.
Toronto events affecting transit services this weekend are: the Canadian National Exhibition (August 15 to September 7); and the Warriors’ Day Parade (August 22).
Canadian National Exhibition
Time for corn dogs and cotton candy, ice-cream waffle sandwiches, mini-doughnuts and other treats as the “Ex” starts its season Friday, August 21 and continues until Labour Day, Monday, September 7.
GO Transit is revising train service. The TTC is increasing service to handle the crowds heading to the “Ex” and detouring buses and streetcars near Exhibition Place.
GO Transit
09 Lakeshore East
From Friday, August 21 until Labour Day, Monday, September 7, GO is operating extra trains and adjusting the schedules.
01 Lakeshore West
From Friday, August 21 until Labour Day, Monday, September 7, GO is operating extra trains and adjusting the schedules.
71 Stouffville
From Friday, August 21 until Labour Day, Monday, September 7, GO is operating extra trains along the line.
Toronto Transit Commission
511 Bathurst
From Friday, August 21 until Labour Day, Monday, September 7, the TTC increases the frequency of service, with streetcars operating every few minutes to and from Bathurst Station.
It’s also assigning extra staff to key locations and subway stations to help you find your way by providing information and directions.
Streetcars in both directions skip their regular stops
- on Manitoba Drive at Strachan Avenue.
29 Dufferin
929 Dufferin express
From Friday, August 21 until Labour Day, Monday, September 7, the TTC increases the frequency of service along the routes, with buses operating every few minutes to and from Wilson and Dufferin stations.
It’s also assigning extra staff to key locations and subway stations to help you find your way by providing information and directions.
The transit agency is also operating special Exhibition express buses along the Dufferin corridor.
329 Dufferin overnight
From Friday, August 21 until Labour Day, Monday, September 7, buses start and end their trips in Dufferin Gate Loop.
Southbound buses operate along their regular path to Dufferin and Liberty streets, then detour:
southward along Dufferin;
westward along Springhust Avenue;
southward along Fort Rouille Street; and then
eastward into Dufferin Gate Loop,
ending their trips.Southbound buses skip their regular stops
- on Liberty Street beyond Atlantic Avenue,
- on East Liberty Street across from Lynn Williams and Pirandello streets,
- on Strachan Avenue at Manitoba Drive and
- in Exhibition Loop.
Instead, southbound buses drop off or pick up passengers at temporary stops
- on Dufferin Street across from Liberty Street and at Springhurst Avenue and
- in Dufferin Gate Loop.
Northbound buses operate start their trips in Dufferin Gate Loop, then proceed:
along their regular path northward along Dufferin Street.
Northbound buses skip their regular stops
- in Exhibition Loop,
- on Strachan Avenue beyond Fleet Street,
- on East Liberty Street beyond Pirandello Street and at Lynn Williams Street and
- on Liberty Street at Atlantic Avenue.
Exhibition express
From Friday, August 21 until Labour Day, Monday, September 7, the TTC operates frequent express buses to and from Dufferin Station. The buses operate between the station and Dufferin Gate Loop without dropping off or picking up passengers at any other stops.
It’s also assigning extra staff to key locations and subway stations to help you find your way by providing information and directions.
509 Harbourfront
From Friday, August 21 until Labour Day, Monday, September 7, the TTC increases the frequency of service, with streetcars operating every few minutes to and from Union Station.
It’s also assigning extra staff to key locations and subway stations to help you find your way by providing information and directions.
Streetcars in both directions skip their regular stops
- on Manitoba Drive at Strachan Avenue.
504B King
From 9:30 a.m. until 11:59 p.m. Friday, August 21 until Labour Day, Monday, September 7, streetcars operate to and from King Street West at Dufferin Street, instead of to and from Dufferin Gate Loop. By detouring the cars, the TTC increases space in Dufferin Gate Loop for the extra buses serving passengers travelling to and from the “Ex.”
Eastbound cars start their trips westbound on King Street West east of Dufferin Street, then proceed:
northward along Dufferin;
eastward along King Street West; and then
southward along Shaw Street to King Street West,
resuming their regular path eastward along King West.Eastbound cars skip their regular stops
- in Dufferin Gate Loop and
- on Dufferin Street at Springhurst Avenue, Liberty Street and King Street West.
Instead, eastbound cars likely drop off or pick up passengers at temporary stops
- on King Street West [westbound] at Dufferin Street,
- on Dufferin Street across from Melbourne Street and at Queen Street West,
- on Queen Street West at Sudbury Street, Dovercourt Road, Lower Ossington Avenue and Shaw Street and
- on Shaw Street across from Adelaide Street West and at King Street West.
(List of temporary stops is unofficial.)
Westbound cars operate along their regular path to King Street West and Dufferin Street, ending their trips.
Westbound cars skip their regular stops
- on Dufferin Street across from Liberty Street and at Springhurst Avenue and
- in Dufferin Gate Loop.
510 Spadina
From 9:30 a.m. until 11:59 p.m. Friday, August 21 until Labour Day, Monday, September 7, cars operate only between Spadina Station streetcar terminal and Spadina / Queens Quay Loop.
South- and eastbound cars skip their regular stops
- on Queens Quay West at Rees Street and beside Harbourfront Centre and
- in the Harbourfront streetcar tunnel
- at Queens Quay / Ferry Docks station and
- at Union Station.
Instead, south- and eastbound cars drop off passengers
- in Spadina / Queens Quay Loop.
West- and northbound cars skip their regular stops
- in the Harbourfront streetcar tunnel
- at Union Station and
- at Queens Quay / Ferry Docks station,
- on Queens Quay West beyond York and Rees streets and
- on Lower Spadina Avenue beyond Queens Quay West.
Instead, west- and northbound cars pick up passengers
- in Spadina / Queens Quay Loop.
Streetcars along the 509 Harbourfront route replace 510 Spadina service along Queens Quay West before from 9:30 a.m. until 11:59 p.m. each day.
Warriors Day Parade
Warriors Day, Saturday, August 22, at the Canadian National Exhibition, past and present members of Canada’s Armed Forces march through the Princes’ Gates and along Princes’ Boulevard in Exhibition Place.
Veterans of Canada’s wars and peacekeeping missions gain free admission to the “Ex”.
Many local transit agencies — including Brampton Transit, GO Transit, MiWay, the TTC, UP Express and York Region Transit — offer free rides to vets and their companions.
Read Transit Toronto’s August 20 post for more details.
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