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Subway opens late, August 23: Chester to St George

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 15:00:00 -0500

The TTC is delaying the start of service along Line 2 Bloor - Danforth subway between Broadview and St George stations this Sunday, August 23. All Line 2 trains operate only between Kennedy and Broadview stations and between Kipling and St George stations before 11 a.m. that day.

Shuttle buses partially replace subway service between the two stations, stopping on the street near stations on the closed section of the line.

Most stations on the closed section of Line 2 remain open so you can pay fares, buy or load a PRESTO card, PRESTO ticket or connect with buses, streetcars and Line 1 Yonge - University subway trains. However, Sherbourne and Bay stations are closed before 11 a.m. Note, also that the TTC is also closing the Yonge Street access to Line 2 at Bloor - Yonge Station

Although shuttle buses are accessible, extra Wheel-Trans service is also available between Chester and St George stations. Ask staff in each station for information about Wheel-Trans service.

While this section of Line 2 is closed, City of Toronto contractors work under the Prince Edward Viaduct to replace beams.

According to a TTC news release, “While the TTC does most subway maintenance after service each night, it continues to require weekend and early weeknight closures to complete critical infrastructure and state-of-good-repair work.”

Veterans ride free of fare, August 22

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 06:47:05 -0500

Veterans can ride free of fare on several transit systems in the Greater Toronto area this Saturday, August 22.

On that day, the Canadian National Exhibition hosts its annual Warriors Day events, including a parade, and vets and companions can enter the CNE for free.

The free transit service for veterans is available on vehicles serving all routes that the transit systems operate Saturday, not just those operating to and from the “Ex”. In most cases, the families of deceased veterans may also ride buses, streetcars and trains free of fare.

Generally, transit systems ask veterans to wear their uniforms, medals or something else that would clearly identify them as veterans, so they don’t have to pay a fare, like other passengers. Families of deceased veterans riding transit vehicles should also bring some form of identification.

Transit systems that offer free rides for vets this Saturday include:

Military parades and demonstrations have been an important tradition of the Canadian National Exhibition since it started in 1879. This year marks the 105th anniversary of the Warriors’ Day Parade at the CNE. In 1921, the “Ex” board of governors decided that the parades would formally salute veterans of World War I. The board formed the Warriors’ Day Parade Council to make sure that Torontonians paid ongoing tribute to former and current members of the Canadian Armed Forces.

The parade starts at the Princes’ Gates and continues westward along Princes’ Boulevard.

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Brampton Transit

Brampton Transit provides free all-day transit service for Canadian War Veterans (individuals who have previously served in the Canadian Armed Forces) and one companion every day of the year.

Veterans an identify themselves by producing a Brampton Transit “Veteran Pass” or any of

medals;

berets;

uniforms;

blazers; or

service papers .

GO Transit

Saturday, August 22, veterans and Canadian Armed Forces members (CAF) plus one companion can travel free on GO Transit to the Warriors’ Day Parade at the CNE.

Veterans and CAF members without a valid identification must wear medals or a uniform to identify themselves are a veteran or CAF member. Immediate family of deceased veterans may also ride free with proof of relation (for example: service papers; or identification card).

Year-round, veterans and CAF members travel free on GO Transit with valid ID or by setting a Canadian Armed Forces fare type on their PRESTO fare card.

MiWay

Since Canada Day, Wednesday, July 1, 2026, Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members (regular or reserved) and veterans can ride MiWay for free with PRESTO.

To ride free, serving members and veterans must:

Get a PRESTO card.

You can add a free digital PRESTO card to Apple Wallet or Google Wallet or buy a physical card for $4 at a customer service outlet.

Set the correct fare type

Visit a customer service outlet with a PRESTO card and valid identification to ask staff to apply the CAF / veteran fare type on your card. Accepted ID includes a Canadian Military Service ID, Temporary National Defence ID Card, or military uniform/medals.

Tap when boarding

Tap your PRESTO card as usually. Your fare will display as a free ride.

PRESTO cards that do not have a set fare type will be charged the $3.50 adult single fare per ride. Without a PRESTO card, the cash fare is $4.50.

Toronto Transit Commission

Veterans of war and peacekeeping missions can ride the TTC free of charge on Warriors Day and Remembrance Day. The TTC requires Canadian war veterans and peacekeepers to show their service medals or ribbons to receive free access to buses, streetcars, subways and the Scarborough rapid transit line. A companion may ride free as well.

UP Express

Saturday, August 22, veterans and Canadian Armed Forces members (CAF) plus one companion can travel free on UP Express to the Warriors’ Day Parade at the CNE.

Veterans and CAF members without a valid identification must wear medals or a uniform to identify themselves are a veteran or CAF member. Immediate family of deceased veterans may also ride free with proof of relation (for example: service papers; or identification card).

Year-round, veterans and CAF members travel free on UPX with valid ID or by setting a Canadian Armed Forces fare type on their PRESTO fare card.

York Region Transit

The Regional Municipality of York honours Canadian war veterans this Warriors’ Day by offering free YRT service to war veterans and immediate family members of deceased veterans.

Veterans and one companion are free to travel all day, system-wide without charge. Veterans can identify themselves to YRT and Mobility Plus operators by showing any of the following items: uniforms, medals, berets or blazers.

The immediate family of a deceased veteran may also ride free by carrying something that identifies their relationship to the deceased veteran, such as an identification card or service papers.

Extra GO trains after downtown Toronto events, August 20

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 06:27:08 -0500

GO Transit is adjusting service or operating extra trains along its Lakeshore line tonight, Thursday, August 20. The adjustments and extra trains help you get home after various events in downtown Toronto.

01 Lakeshore West

An extra eastbound train starts in Exhibition GO Station at 11:36 p.m., ending in Union Station at 11:45 p.m.
The westbound train that usually starts in Union at 11:04 p.m. starts, instead, 13 minutes later at 11:17 p.m.

09 Lakeshore East

An extra eastbound train starts in Union at 11:35 p.m., dropping off and picking up passengers in all stations. It ends in Durham College Oshawa GO Station at 12:37 a.m.

09 Lakeshore East

Weekend events affect transit services, August 20, 21, 22, 23

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 06:15:56 -0500

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.

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The events affect these routes:

Brampton Transit — 2 Main, 24 Van Kirk, 502 Züm Main.
Durham Region Transit — PULSE 900, PULSE 901, Route 902; Route N1; Route N2.
GO Transit — 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 — 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 — 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; 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;

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; 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:

Phase 1 - from 7 a.m. until 11 p.m. Friday, August 21; and

Phase 2 - from 11 p.m. Friday, August 21 until 11 a.m. Saturday, August 22.

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:

Phase 1 - from 7 a.m. until 11 p.m. Friday, August 21; and

Phase 2 - from 11 p.m. Friday, August 21 until 11 a.m. Saturday, August 22.

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:

Phase 1 - from 7 a.m. until 11 p.m. Friday, August 21; and

Phase 2 - from 11 p.m. Friday, August 21 until 11 a.m. Saturday, August 22.

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.

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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

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.

Let's GO -- and TTC -- to the "Ex": Canadian National Exhibition, August 21 to September 7

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:08:15 -0500

^ A shot of Exhibition loop at the east end of the Exhibition grounds, looking northeast from the Shell Oil Tower in September 1975. This photo originally comes from the Charles Houser collection and was donated by Pete Coulman.

On September 9, 1881, two horses pulling a Toronto Street Railway car full of passengers arrived at Strachan Avenue and Wellington Street, the new end of the line for the TSR’s King route. The passengers stepped off the car and into the history books as they walked down Strachan to the entrance of the local fairgrounds and introduced Torontonians and visitors alike to the idea that travelling by transit was a safe, convenient — and, often, fun — way to get to the exhibition.

Nearly 145 years later, as the Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) gets ready for its next season at Exhibition Place, transit still plays an important role in the success of the annual fair. This year, the “Ex” starts Friday, August 21 and continues until Labour Day, Monday, September 7.

As usual, the TTC is revising and increasing its services to help fair-going crowds head to the “Ex”.

GO Transit is providing extra train service along various train lines.

Since those first passengers in 1881, Toronto’s public transit vehicles — horse cars, streetcars, buses and trains — have been carrying passengers to and from the Canadian National Exhibition — and the various fairs that preceded it. From 1883 until 1885, Toronto’s and Canada’s first electric-powered streetcar carried passengers through the exhibition grounds from the end of the horse car line at Strachan Avenue and Wellington Street — then the main entrance to the fair — to the area of the current Dufferin Gate. (The city as a whole had to wait until August 16, 1892 before an electric streetcar entered regular service along city streets.)

All four of Toronto’s public transit agencies — the Toronto Street Railway, the Toronto Railway Company, the Toronto Transportation Commission and the Toronto Transit Commission — have traditionally dedicated extra human and equipment resources in making sure that everyone gets happily, safely and efficiently to and from the great fairs. And, Canada’s railways and interurban bus companies have also played their parts in the history of the Exhibition, especially the TTC’s former interurban subsidiary company, Gray Coach Lines, the forerunner of today’s GO Transit.

Starting in the 1930s, Gray Coach operated buses directly to a terminal on the Exhibition grounds — immediately west of the Automotive Building — from various cities and towns in Southern Ontario, including Barrie, Brampton, Burlington, Galt (Cambridge), Georgetown, Guelph, Hamilton, Kitchener, Niagara Falls, Oakville, Oshawa, Preston (Cambridge) and St. Catharines. For those who lived in other towns, GCL operated special flag buses from the downtown bus terminal on Bay Street to the CNE. (They were “flag” buses, because you could wave at, or “flag”, the driver to stop and pick you up.) Your Gray Coach ticket from elsewhere in Ontario let you ride the flag bus from the downtown terminal for free. The downtown flag buses also served major downtown hotels, including the Royal York and the King Edward.

In the 1960s and 70s, the TTC also got into the flag-bus business, operating express buses from suburban points to the same Exhibition bus terminal near the Automotive Building. In 1961, buses operated from Yonge Street and Finch Avenue, Jane Street and Wilson Avenue, Royal York Road and Anglesey Boulevard, Don Mills Road and Lawrence Avenue East and Eglinton Avenue East and Pharmacy Avenue. In 1982, the last year of this service, the buses still operated from Jane and Wilson and Eglinton and Pharmacy, but also ran from Yonge and Steeles Avenue, Bloor Street West and the East Mall, Islington Avenue and Elmhurst Drive and Ellesmere and McCowan Roads.

Meanwhile, GO trains have been stopping at Exhibition GO Station since the very first day of service, May 23, 1967.

^ During the 1968 Exhibition season, GO Transit set up a temporary ticket booth and provided service for CNE patrons. This image is courtesy the Government of Ontario.

The Transit Toronto archives contain several informative articles by James Bow describing the history of transit services to the Canadian National Exhibition.

You can read about:

the history of transit service to Exhibition Place here (with John F. Bromley).
the history of the 509 Harbourfront streetcar route here.
the history of the present 511 Bathurst and the former Fort streetcar routes here.
the history of the 514 Cherry streetcar route here.
the history of Exhibition East and Fleet loops here.
the history of the Dufferin streetcar here (with John F. Bromley).
the history of GO Transit’s Lakeshore lines here (with Daniel Garcia).

Other relevant history articles on our site:

the history of the 29 Dufferin bus route by Jeffrey Kay, here.
the history of the 93 Exhibition West express route (1988 - 2002) by Jeffrey Kay, here.
the history of the 193 Exhibition rocket route by Jeffrey Kay, here.
the history of the 307 / 310 Bathurst night route by Jeffrey Kay with Pete Coulman, here.
the history of the 314 Dufferin - Bathurst overnight route (1987 - 1996) by James Bow, here.
the history of the 329 Dufferin overnight route by Jeffrey Kay, here.
the history of the 929 Dufferin express route by Jelo Guttierez Cantos, here.

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The TTC is increasing service to handle the crowds heading to the “Ex”. It’s also revising the paths for buses and streetcars along some of its routes. GO Transit is revising train service.

TTC — 29 Dufferin, 504 King, 329 Dufferin overnight, 509 Harbourfront, 510 Spadina, 511 Bathurst, 929 Dufferin express, Exhibition express.

GO Transit — 01 Lakeshore West, 09 Lakeshore East, 71 Stouffville.

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.

GO Transit

09 Lakeshore East

From Friday, August 21 until Labour Day, Monday, September 7, GO is operating extra trains for passengers travelling to and from the “Ex.”

Mondays to Fridays

Westbound

GO is operating these extra trains:

3:31 p.m. - starting its trip in Whitby GO Station, ending its trip in Union Station at 4:33 p.m.

3:58 p.m. - starting in Whitby, ending in Union at 5 p.m.

4:28 p.m. - starting in Whitby, ending in Union at 5:30 p.m.

Eastbound

GO is operating these extra trains:

10:35 p.m. Fridays - starting in Union, ending in Whitby at 11:35 p.m.

11:35 p.m. Mondays to Thursdays - starting in Union, ending in Whitby at 12:35 a.m.

Saturdays, Sundays and Labour Day

Eastbound

GO is operating this extra train:

11:35 p.m. starting in Union Station, ending in Whitby at 12:38 a.m.

GO is also adjusting the schedules for some trains along the line.

Westbound:

Trains that usually start in Durham College Oshawa GO Station from 7:37 a.m. until 2:07 p.m. start, instead, one minute earlier than usually.

The train that usually starts in Oshawa at 2:24 p.m. starts, instead, three minutes earlier than usually.

Eastbound:

The trains that usually leave Danforth GO Station at 11:32 p.m. and 12:02, and 12:32 a.m. leave, instead, one minute later than usually.

The train that usually leaves Danforth at 1:02 a.m. Saturdays leaves, instead, one minute later than usually.

01 Lakeshore West trains

From Friday, August 21 until Labour Day, Monday, September 7, GO is operating extra trains for passengers travelling to and from the “Ex.”

Mondays to Fridays

Eastbound

GO is operating these extra trains:

10:21 a.m. and 1:21, 2:51, 4:29, 5:21, 5:51 and 6:43, starting their trips in Exhibition GO Station, ending their trips in Union Station.

Westbound

GO is operating these extra trains:

9:32 a.m. - starting in Union, ending in Exhibition at 9:46 a.m.

12:07 a.m. Mondays to Thursdays - starting in Union, ending in Oakville GO Station at 1:05 a.m

GO is also adjusting the schedules for some trains along the line.

Eastbound:

The trains that usually start in Aldershot GO Station from 9:06 a.m. until 5:03 p.m. start, instead, one minute earlier than usually.

The trains that usually start in West Harbour GO Station from 9:25 a.m. until 3:26 p.m. start, instead, one minute earlier than usually.

The train that usually starts in Confederation GO Station at 11:10 a.m. starts, instead, one minute earlier than usually.

The train that usually starts in West Harbour at 10:24 p.m. Fridays only operates, instead, Mondays to Fridays. The 22:24, Friday only, train departing West Harbour GO will run Monday through Friday.

Westbound:

Trains that usually start in Union from 3:50 p.m. until 5:29 p.m. start, instead, two minutes earlier than usually. These trains stop in Exhibition.

The train that usually starts in Union at 10:07 p.m. for Niagara Falls, starts, instead, 11 minutes earlier than usually. The train makes extra stops in Mimico, Long Branch, Clarkson, Bronte and Appleby GO stations.

The trains that usually leave Exhibition from 10:24 a.m. until 10:15 p.m. leave, instead, one minute later than usually.

Saturdays, Sundays and Labour Day

Eastbound

GO is operating this extra train:

1:21 p.m. - starting in Exhibition.

Westbound

GO is operating these extra trains:

1:59, 2:35 and 2:59 p.m. trains - starting in Union, arriving in Exhibition at 2:13, 2:51 and 3:13 p.m.

71 Stouffville

From Friday, August 21 until Labour Day, Monday, September 7, GO is operating an extra train along the line.

Mondays to Fridays

Southbound

GO is operating this extra train:

4:36 p.m. - starting its trip in Unionville GO Station, ending its trip in Union Station at 5:17 p.m.

Subway closes early, August 17 to 21: Lawrence West to St George

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 16:33:28 -0500

The TTC is closing Line 1 Yonge - University subway between Lawrence West and St George stations earlier than usually Monday, August 17 until Friday, August 21. Line 1 subway trains operate only between Vaughan Metropolitan Centre and Lawrence West stations and between Finch and St George stations after 11:59 p.m. those evenings.

Shuttle buses partially replace subway service. The buses drop off or pick up passengers at stops near each station on that part of the line. TTC staff are available in each station to direct you to the shuttle-bus boarding and offloading locations.

(Or, consider a shuttle-bus alternative.)

Most stations on this section of Line 1 remain open, so you can pay fares, load PRESTO fare cards, buy PRESTO tickets and connect to TTC buses, streetcars or Line 2 Bloor - Danforth and Line 5 Eglinton trains. However, Glencairn and Dupont stations are closed. Note that the TTC is also closing the Heath Street West access to and from St Clair West Station and the Kendal Avenue access to and from Spadina Station after 11:59 p.m.

While this part of Line 1 is closed, TTC crews are maintaining the tracks.

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Shuttle buses

(We’ve based this part of the post by reviewing Transit Toronto posts during other closures of this section of Line 1. Information available from TransSee during a previous closure is also a source for this information. TransSee is a web application that provides real-time bus tracking and predicts the location of the next vehicles at a stop. Note that information in this part of the post is unofficial — the TTC may operate buses with an alternate service pattern.)

Southbound buses start their trips eastbound on Lawrence Avenue West beside Lawrence West Station, then proceed:

westward through Lawrence West Station terminal;
westward along Lawrence West;
southward along Marlee Avenue, stopping at Glencairn Avenue for Glencairn Station;
eastward along Eglinton Avenue West;
northward into Cedarvale Station bus terminal;
eastward along Eglinton West;
southward along Bathurst Street;
eastward along St. Clair Avenue West, stopping beside St Clair West Station,
southward along Spadina Road;
westward along Austin Terrace;
southward along Walmer Road and Kendal Avenue;
eastward along Macpherson Avenue;
southward along Spadina Road, stopping at Dupont Street for Dupont Station;
eastward into Spadina Station bus terminal;
southward along Spadina;
eastward along Bloor Street West;
northward along St. George Street to stop beside the east access to and from St George Station,
ending their trips.

The buses then proceed:

northward along St. George;
eastward along Prince Arthur Avenue; and then
southward along Bedford Road to stop beside the west access to and from St George Station.

Northbound buses start their trips on Bedford Road beside the west access to and from St George Station, then proceed:

southward along Bedford;
westward along Bloor Street West;
northward along Spadina Road, stopping beside Spadina Station and at Dupont Street for Dupont Station;
westward along Davenport Road;
northward along Walmer Road;
eastward along Austin Terrace;
northward along Spadina;
westward along St. Clair Avenue West, stopping beside St Clair West Station;
northward along Bathurst Street;
westward along Eglinton Avenue West;
northward into Cedarvale Station bus terminal;
westward along Eglinton West;
northward along Marlee Avenue, stopping at Glencairn Avenue for Glencairn Station;
eastward along Lawrence Avenue West to stop beside Lawrence West Station.

Shuttle-bus alternatives

One way that you can reduce the impact of the closure is by planning ahead, leaving earlier than usually and giving yourself more time to get to where you’re going.

Although shuttle buses replacing subway service will be frequent, they may also be crowded.

Regular TTC buses and streetcars provide less frequent, less direct, but, perhaps, less stressful alternatives.

Consider boarding buses and streetcars at subway stations on the Yonge branch of the subway line, instead of the University branch. If you’re travelling from the west, keep riding your bus or streetcar until you reach a Yonge-branch station, instead of exiting at a University-branch station. This applies not just to the closed section of the subway, but to stations north and south of the closure, so you can avoid the University branch entirely.

North of the closed section of the subway, ride:

buses along the 60 Steeles West route to Finch Station, instead of Pioneer Village Station.
buses along the 36 Finch West route to Finch Station, instead of Finch West Station.
buses along the 84 Sheppard West route to Sheppard - Yonge Station, instead of Sheppard West Station; and
buses along the 96 Wilson or 165 Weston Rd North routes to York Mills Station, instead of Wilson Station.

At the closed section of the subway, ride:

buses along the 52 Lawrence West route to Lawrence Station, instead of Lawrence West Station;
buses along the 14 Glencairn route to Davisville Station, instead of Glencairn Station;
buses along the 34 Eglinton route to Eglinton Station, instead of Cedarvale Station; and
streetcars along the 512 St Clair route to St Clair Station, instead of St Clair West Station.

South of the closed section of the subway, ride:

Line 2 Bloor - Danforth subway trains to Yonge Station, instead of St George Station;
streetcars along the 506 Carlton route to College Station, instead of Queen’s Park Station;
streetcars along the 505 Dundas route to TMU Station, instead of St Patrick Station;
streetcars along the 501 Queen route to the area of Queen Station, instead of Osgoode Station; and
streetcars along the 504 King route to King Station, instead of St Andrew Station.

Ontario Line - Gerrard: TTC detours, starting August 16

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 06:52:27 -0500

Metrolinx continues building the Ontario Line subway between Exhibition Place / Ontario Place and the area near the former Ontario Science Centre, through downtown Toronto.

Starting Sunday, August 16, the City of Toronto is closing:

Gerrard Street East east of Carlaw Avenue

to accommodate Metrolinx construction of the new subway line near the future Gerrard Station.

The City is first closing the westbound lanes and the north sidewalk, then eastbound lanes and the south sidewalk.

The TTC is detouring streetcars along these routes, while the traffic lanes are closed:

306 Carlton overnight; and
506 Carlton.

Shuttle buses replace the cars between Coxwell Avenue and Jarvis Street.

Note that the TTC is already detouring the cars during construction on College and Carlton streets between Bay and Church streets. Shuttle buses along a separate route replace streetcars between Bay Street and Broadview Avenue to accommodate that separate construction project.

Metrolinx construction on Gerrard Street East near the future Gerrard Station and the resulting TTC detours continue until August 23 (4 a.m.)

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506 Carlton
306 Carlton overnight

From 11 p.m. Sunday, August 16 until 4 a.m. Sunday, August 23, eastbound cars operate along their regular path to College and Bay streets, then detour:

southward along Bay;
eastward along Dundas streets west and east;
southward along Broadview Avenue;
eastward along Queen Street East; and then
northward along Coxwell Avenue to [lower] Gerrard Street East / Eastwood Road,
resuming their regular path northward along Coxwell.

Eastbound buses skip their regular stops

on College Street at Yonge Street,

on Carlton Street at Church, Jarvis, Sherbourne, Ontario and Parliament streets,

on Parliament Street at Gerrard Street East,

on Gerrard Street East at Sackville, Sumach, River and Blackburn streets, Broadview Avenue, DeGrassi Street, Logan, Carlaw, Pape, Majory and Jones avenues, Leslie Street, Alton and Greenwood avenues, Woodfield Road and Coxwell Avenue.

Instead, eastbound buses likely drop off or pick up passengers at temporary stops

on Bay Street at Gerrard Street West, Elm Street and Dundas Street West,

on Dundas Street West at Yonge Street,

on Dundas Street East at Church, Jarvis, Sherbourne, Ontario and Parliament streets, Regent Park Boulevard, River Street and Broadview Avenue,

on Broadview Avenue at Queen Street East,

on Queen Street at Saulter Street, Empire, Logan, Carlaw, Pape and Caroline avenues, across from Jones Avenue, at Leslie Street, across from Alton and Greenwood avenues and at Woodfield Road and Emdaabiimok Avenue and

on Coxwell Avenue at Dundas Street East, Robbins Avenue and Eastwood Road.

(List of temporary stops is unofficial.)

Shuttle buses replace the cars between Coxwell and Broadview avenues and between Broadview and Bay Street. Eastbound streetcar passengers may board eastbound route 306B / 506B buses on the west side of Spadina Avenue north of College Street.

Westbound cars reverse the eastbound detour path.

Westbound cars skip their regular stops

on Gerrard Street East at Ashdale Avenue, Woodfield Road, Greenwood and Prust avenues, Leslie Street, Jones, Marjory, Pape, Carlaw and Logan avenues, across from DeGrassi Street and at Broadview Avenue, St. Matthews Road, River, Sumach, Sackville and Parliament streets,

on Parliament Street at Carlton Street,

on Carlton Street at Ontario, Sherbourne, Jarvis, Church and Yonge streets and

on College Street at Bay Street.

Instead, westbound cars likely drop off or pick up passengers at temporary stops

on Coxwell Avenue across from Robbins Avenue and at Dundas and Queen streets east,

on Queen Street East at Woodfield Road, Greenwood and Alton avenues, Leslie Street, Jones, Brooklyn, Pape, Carlaw and Logan avenues, across from Booth Avenue and at Boulton and Broadview avenues,

on Broadview Avenue at Dundas Street East,

on Dundas Street East at River Street, across from Regent Park Boulevard and at Parliament, Ontario, Sherbourne, Jarvis, Church and Yonge streets,

on Dundas Street West at Bay Street and

on Bay Street at Elm Street, beyond Gerrard Street East and at College Street.

Shuttle buses replace the cars between Bay Street and Broadview Avenue and between Broadview and Coxwell avenues. Westbound streetcar passengers may board westbound route 306 / 506 buses on the west side of Coxwell Avenue north of [lower] Gerrard Street East. Westbound streetcar passengers may board westbound route 306B / 506B buses on the west side of Broadview Avenue north of Gerrard Street East.

(List of temporary stops is unofficial.)

306 / 506 Carlton shuttle buses

From 11 p.m. Sunday, August 16 until 4 a.m. Sunday, August 23, buses replace streetcars along the 306 Carlton overnight and 506 Carlton routes between Coxwell and Broadview avenues.

Eastbound buses start their trips on Gerrard Street East east of Church Street, then proceed:

northward along Church;
eastward along Carlton Street;
southward along Parliament Street;
eastward along Gerrard Street East;
northward along Coxwell Avenue;
eastward along Strathmore Boulevard; and then
southward into Coxwell Station bus terminal,
ending their trips.

Eastbound buses likely drop off or pick up passengers at stops

on Carlton Street at Jarvis, Sherbourne, Ontario and Parliament Street,

on Gerrard Street East beyond Parliament Street and at Sackville, Sumach, River and Blackburn streets, Broadview Avenue, DeGrassi Street, Logan, Carlaw, Pape, Marjory and Jones avenues, Leslie Street, Alton and Greenwood avenues, Woodfield Road and Coxwell Avenue,

on Coxwell Avenue at [upper] Gerrard Street East, Casci Avenue and Hanson Street, beyond Earl Haig Avenue and at Danforth Avenue and

in Coxwell Station bus terminal [506 only].

(List of stops is unofficial.)

Eastbound route 306 / 506 shuttle-bus passengers may transfer to eastbound streetcars on the east side of Coxwell Avenue south of [upper] Gerrard Street East.

Westbound buses start their trips in Coxwell Station bus terminal, then proceed:

westward along Strathmore Boulevard;
southward along Coxwell Avenue;
westward along [lower] Gerrard Street East;
northward along Parliament Street;
westward along Carlton Street;
southward along Jarvis Street; and then
westward along Gerrard East to Church Street,
ending their trips.

Westbound buses likely drop off or pick up passengers at stops

in Coxwell Station bus terminal (route 506 only),

on Coxwell Avenue at Danforth Avenue, across from Earl Haig Avenue, beyond Hanson Street, across from Casci Street and at Fairford Street and [lower] Gerrard Street East,

on Gerrard Street East at Ashdale Avenue, Woodfield Road, Greenwood and Prust avenues, Leslie Street, Jones, Marjory, Pape, Carlaw and Logan avenues, across from DeGrassi Street, at Broadview Avenue, St. Matthews Road, River, Sumach, Sackville and Parliament streets,

on Parliament Street at Carlton Street and

on Carlton Street at Ontario and Sherbourne streets.

(List of stops is unofficial.)

Westbound route 306 / 506 bus passengers may transfer to westbound buses along route 306B / 506B on the north side of Gerrard Street East east of Sackville Street.

306B / 506B Carlton shuttle buses

Starting Sunday, July 26, buses replace streetcars along the 306 Carlton overnight and 506 Carlton routes between Broadview Avenue and Bay Street.

Westbound buses start their trips on Gerrard Street East at St. Matthews Road, then proceed:

westward along Gerrard East;
northward along Parliament Street;
westward along Carlton Street;
northward along Jarvis Street;
westward along Wellesley streets east and west;
southward along Bay Street;
westward along College Street;
northward along Spadina avenue, crescent, avenue and road; and then
eastward into Spadina Station bus terminal,
ending their trips.

Westbound buses likely drop off or pick up passengers at stops

on Gerrard Street East at St. Matthews Road, River, Sumach, Sackville and Parliament streets,

on Carlton Street beyond Parliament Street and at Ontario, Sherbourne and Jarvis streets,

on Wellesley Street East at Church and Yonge streets,

on Bay Street beyond Wellesley Street West and at Grosvenor and College streets,

on College Street at Elizabeth Street, Queen’s Park, across from McCaul Street and at St. George Street and Spadina Avenue,

on Spadina Avenue at Willcocks and Harbord streets and Sussex Avenue and

in Spadina Station bus terminal.

(List of stops is unofficial.)

Westbound bus passengers may board westbound streetcars on the north side of College Street east of Spadina Avenue.

Eastbound buses start their trips in Spadina Station bus terminal, then proceed:

southward along Spadina road, avenue, crescent and avenue;
eastward along College and Carlton streets;
southward along Parliament Street;
eastward along Gerrard Street East;
northward along St. Matthews Road;
eastward along Jack Layton Way;
southward along Broadview Avenue; and then
westward along Gerrard East to St. Matthews,
ending their trips.

Eastbound buses likely drop off or pick up passengers at temporary stops

in Spadina Station bus terminal,

on Spadina Avenue at Sussex Avenue and Harbord, Willcocks and College streets,

on College Street at Beverley and McCaul streets, University Avenue and Elizabeth, Bay and Yonge streets,

on Carlton Street at Church, Jarvis, Sherbourne, Ontario and Parliament streets,

on Gerrard Street East [eastbound] beyond Parliament Street and at Sackville, Sumach and River streets,

on Broadview Avenue at Gerrard Street East and

on Gerrard Street East [westbound] at St. Matthews Road.

(List of stops is unofficial.)

Eastbound bus passengers may board eastbound route 306B / 506B buses on the south side of Gerrard Street East west of Sackville Street.

Warden / Clonmore construction affects TTC service, starting August 17

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 06:42:46 -0500

Starting 9 a.m. Monday, August 17, the work zone for a City of Toronto construction project

on Warden Avenue north of Hollis Avenue / Clonmore Drive

restricts buses from turning right from southbound Warden onto westbound Clonmore.

The TTC is detouring buses along this route, while turns are restricted:

135 Gerrard.

The construction also affects service along this route:

69 Warden South.

Construction at Warden / Clonmore and the resulting TTC service changes continue until August 20.

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135 Gerrard

From 9 a.m. Monday, August 17 until 9 a.m. Thursday, August 20, westbound buses operate along their regular path to Warden and Danforth avenues, then detour:

westward along Danforth Avenue and Parkette Place;
southward along Birchmount Road; and then
westward along Hollis Avenue to Warden,
resuming their regular path westward along Clonmore Drive.

Westbound buses skip their regular stop

on Warden Avenue at Danforth Avenue.

Instead, westbound buses likely drop off or pick up passengers at temporary stops

on Danforth Avenue beyond Eastwood Avenue,

on Parkette Place at Birchmount Road and

on Birchmount Road at Hollis Avenue.

(List of temporary stops is unofficial.)

Eastbound buses operate along their regular path.

69 Warden South

From 9 a.m. Monday, August 17 until 9 a.m. Thursday, August 20, southbound buses skip their regular stop

on Warden Avenue at Clonmore.

Northbound buses serve passengers at all stops.

[VIDEO]: Touring Downtown Amsterdam on a Vintage 1959 Streetcar

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 11:26:53 -0500

Aside from bikes, Amsterdam is also known for its extensive streetcar network. Alongside the regular network, the Electric Tramway Museum of Amsterdam offers heritage streetcar tours through the heart of the city, aboard some of their vintage collection. So, follow along as our Internationalk Correspondent Richard YS takes this city tour on a 1959 ‘Bolkoppen’ articulated streetcar, experiencing the sights and sounds of this beautiful city as we rumble along onboard this vintage vehicle.

Subway closes early, August 14; No subway service, August 15, 16: Sheppard West to St Clair West

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 18:24:10 -0500

The TTC is closing Line 1 Yonge - University subway between Sheppard West and St Clair West stations earlier than usually Friday, August 14. It’s also closing the same section of Line 1 all day Saturday, August 15 and Sunday, August 15. Line 1 subway trains operate only **between Vaughan Metropolitan Centre and Sheppard West stations and between Finch and St Clair West stations after 11:59 p.m. Friday and all day Saturday and Sunday.

(Or, consider a shuttle-bus alternative.)

Most stations on this section of Line 1 remain open, so you can pay fares, load PRESTO fare cards, buy PRESTO tickets and connect to TTC buses, streetcars or Line 2 Bloor - Danforth and Line 5 Eglinton trains. However, Glencairn Station is closed. Note that the TTC is also closing the Ranee Avenue access to and from Yorkdale Station late Friday and all Saturday and Sunday.

While this part of Line 1 is closed, TTC crews are maintaining the tracks, it says, “to address reduced speed zones in the area. Work includes replacing sections of track and repairing areas that have shifted or worn over time. This work will help remove speed restrictions, improve travel times, and enhance service reliability for [passengers].”

Note that this weekend, passengers won’t have the option of travelling aboard GO Transit trains to and from Downsview Park GO Station to avoid the subway closure. GO is replacing trains with buses along the 65 Barrie line this weekend to accommodate construction — but the buses don’t serve Downsview Park.

The TTC is closing this part of Line 1 at least once more during August:

Monday, August 17 until Friday, August 21 — Lawrence West to St George — close early — track work.

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Shuttle buses

Southbound buses start their trips in Sheppard West Station bus terminal, then proceed:

westward along Sheppard Avenue West;
southward along William R. Allen Road;
west- and southward along Transit Road and into Wilson Station bus terminal;
southward along Transit;
south- and westward along Billy Bishop Way;
southward along Dufferin Street;
east- and southward along Yorkdale Road;
southward along Yorkdale and Allen;
eastward along Lawrence Avenue West and into Lawrence West Station bus terminal, then continuing
westward along Lawrence West;
southward along Marlee Avenue;
eastward along Eglinton Avenue West;
northward into Cedarvale Station bus terminal, then continuing
eastward along Eglinton West;
southward along Bathurst Street;
eastward along Heath Street West; stopping beside St Clair West Station,
southward along Spadina Road; and then
westward along St. Clair Avenue West, ending their trips beside St Clair West Statio

Northbound buses start their trips on Bedford Road beside the west access to and from St George Station, then proceed:

southward along Bedford;
westward along Bloor Street West;
northward along Spadina Road, stopping beside Spadina Station and at Dupont Street for Dupont Station;
westward along Davenport Road;
northward along Walmer Road;
eastward along Austin Terrace;
northward along Spadina;
westward along St. Clair Avenue West, stopping beside St Clair West Station;
northward along Bathurst Street;
westward along Eglinton Avenue West;
northward into Cedarvale Station bus terminal;
westward along Eglinton West;
northward along Marlee Avenue, stopping at Glencairn Avenue for Glencairn Station;
eastward along Lawrence Avenue West;
westward through Lawrence West Station bus terminal;
eastward along Lawrence West;
northward along William Allen Road;
eastward along Lawrence Avenue West and into Lawrence West Station bus terminal,
westward along Lawrence West;
northward along Allen;
north- and westward along the Yorkdale access Road;
north- and westward along Yorkdale Road (stopping near Yorkdale GO Bus Terminal);
northward along Dufferin Street;
east- and northward along Billy Bishop Way;
north- and eastward along Transit Road, stopping at Wilson Station bus terminal;
northward along Allen; and then
eastward into Sheppard West Station bus terminal,
ending their trips.

Shuttle-bus alternatives

One way that you can reduce the impact of the closure is by planning ahead, leaving earlier than usually and giving yourself more time to get to where you’re going.

Although shuttle buses replacing subway service will be frequent, they may also be crowded.

Regular TTC buses and streetcars provide less frequent, less direct, but, perhaps, less stressful alternatives.

North of the closed section of the subway, ride:

buses along the 60 Steeles West route to Finch Station, instead of Pioneer Village Station.
buses along the 36 Finch West route to Finch Station, instead of Finch West Station.

At the closed section of the subway, ride:

buses along the 84 Sheppard West route to Sheppard - Yonge Station, instead of Sheppard West Station; and
buses along the 96 Wilson or 165 Weston Rd North routes to York Mills Station, instead of Wilson Station.
buses along the 52 Lawrence West route to Lawrence Station, instead of Lawrence West Station;
buses along the 14 Glencairn route to Davisville Station, instead of Glencairn Station;
buses along the 34 Eglinton route to Eglinton Station, instead of Cedarvale Station; and
streetcars along the 512 St Clair route to St Clair Station, instead of St Clair West Station.

South of the closed section of the subway, ride:

Line 2 Bloor - Danforth subway trains to Yonge Station, instead of St George Station;
streetcars along the 506 Carlton route to College Station, instead of Queen’s Park Station;
streetcars along the 505 Dundas route to TMU Station, instead of St Patrick Station;
streetcars along the 501 Queen route to the area of Queen Station, instead of Osgoode Station; and
streetcars along the 504 King route to King Station, instead of St Andrew Station.

No UP Express trains, August 15, 16

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 06:02:55 -0500

GO Transit buses replace all UP Express trains due to Metrolinx construction along GO Transit’s 31 Kitchener line this weekend, Saturday, August 15 and Sunday, August 16. UP is also adjusting some late-night service Friday, August 14.

Friday, August 14

The train that starts its trip in Pearson Airport Terminal 1 to Union Station at 11:39 p.m. is the last eastbound train.
UP is cancelling the eastbound trains that usually start in Pearson at 11:54 p.m. and 12:09, 12:24, 12:39 and 12:54 a.m.
The train that starts its trip in Union at 11 p.m. to Pearson is the last westbound train.
UP is cancelling the westbound trains that usually start in Union at 11:15, 11:30, 11:45 and 11:59 p.m. and 12:15, 12:30, 12:45 and 1 a.m.

Saturday, August 15
Sunday, August 16

No UP Express trains operate.
GO buses along temporary route 35 operate express — without stopping — between Pearson Airport Terminal 1 and Union Station Bus Terminal.
GO replacement buses don’t drop off or pick up passengers at Weston, Mount Dennis or Bloor stations.
Board TTC buses, streetcars or trains to travel to and from those stations.

Metrolinx confirms that it’s working on the GO Expansion Program this weekend and that work impacts UP Express service. But it also says it’s preparing for construction of the future Stockyards and Woodbine stations. The projects also require GO “to temporarily suspend service” along parts of the Kitchener line “so that construction can be performed safely.”

(The future Stockyards GO Station was formerly known as St. Clair - Old Weston Road GO Station.)

As we explained, GO is revising service along the 31 Kitchener line due to the construction this weekend.

And, GO buses also replace trains along the 65 Barrie line this weekend.

On the other hand, passengers travelling aboard trains along the 01 Lakeshore West and 71 Stouffville lines can expect extra service to help them travel to and from the Honda Indy in Markham.

GO revising service along the Kitchener line, August 15, 16

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 18:13:40 -0500

Metrolinx continues upgrading the 31 Kitchener line as part of the GO Expansion Program.

This Saturday, August 15 and Sunday, August 16, Metrolinx construction affects service along GO Transit’s 31 Kitchener line.

GO buses replace trains between Stratford or Kitchener and Mount Pleasant GO stations.

GO trains operate hourly between Mount Pleasant and Mount Dennis GO stations. GO is not providing bus or train service between Mount Dennis and Union Station.

And, some GO buses operate between Stratford or Kitchener and Highway 407 Bus Terminal.

Construction also impacts some late-night service Friday evening.

Friday, August 14

The westbound train that usually starts its trip in Union at 9:34 p.m. ends in Georgetown GO Station at 10:35 p.m.
The westbound train that usually starts in Union at 10:34 p.m. ends in Kitchener five minutes later than usually at 12:31 a.m.
GO is cancelling the westbound train that usually starts in Union at 11:34 p.m.

Saturday, August 15
Sunday, August 16

If you’re travelling from Stratford or Kitchener GO stations, board regular GO buses along the 30 Waterloo / Brampton route GO buses between Kitchener and Bramalea GO stations to connect with trains or stay on the bus to Highway 407 Bus Terminal to connect to the TTC’s Line 1 Yonge - University subway to Union Station. (Note, however, that buses replace Line 1 service between Sheppard West and St Clair West stations this Saturday and Sunday.)

If you’re travelling from Guelph Central, Acton or Georgetown GO stations, board regular GO buses along the 31 Guelph / Georgetown / Toronto or 33 Guelph / Georgetown / North York routes to connect with trains in Mount Pleasant. Note that trains end their trips in Mount Dennis. If you’re travelling to Union Station, board a replacement bus to Highway 407 Bus Terminal and connect to the TTC’s Line 1 Yonge - University subway.

If you’re travelling from Bramalea to Union, board regular GO buses along the 47 Hamilton / Vaughan route to Highway 407 Bus Terminal and connect to the TTC’s Line 1 southward to Union Station.

If you’re travelling to Union Station from all other stations, board the train to Mount Dennis and:

board TTC trains along Line 5 Eglinton to connect to the TTC’s Line 1 at Cedarvale Station and then travel southward to Union Station (55 minutes).

GO isn’t providing any service at Bloor GO station. If you are travelling from Bloor to Union:

board TTC trains along Line 2 Bloor - Danforth to connect to TTC Line 1 at St. George station (11 minutes).

GO is adjusting some schedules for trains along the line Monday, August 17 and Tuesday, August 18, with all eastbound trains from Stratford or Kitchener GO starting their trips two minutes earlier than usually, and all westbound trains from Union ending in Kitchener or Stratford two minutes later.

Metrolinx confirms that is working on the GO Expansion Program this weekend. But it also says it’s preparing for construction of the future Stockyards and Woodbine stations. The projects require it “to temporarily suspend service along the Kitchener line so that construction can be performed safely.”

(The future Stockyards GO Station was formerly known as St. Clair - Old Weston Road GO Station.)

Construction on the Kitchener line also affects UP Express service this weekend.

And, GO buses replace trains along the 65 Barrie line this weekend.

On the other hand, passengers travelling aboard trains along the 01 Lakeshore West and 71 Stouffville lines can expect extra service to help them travel to and from the Honda Indy in Markham.

Metrolinx and GO plan to accommodate more passengers and increase service along the Kitchener line, as part of their GO Expansion Program (formerly “regional express rail”).

GO buses replace trains along the Barrie line, August 15, 16

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 07:00:26 -0500

Metrolinx and its contractors continue upgrading GO Transit’s Barrie line as part of the GO Expansion Program.

Due to GO Expansion construction this weekend, GO is cancelling train service along the 65 Barrie line Saturday, August 15 and Sunday, August 16. GO buses replace the trains.

All replacement GO buses start and end their trips in Highway 407 Bus Terminal.
During previous occasions when buses replaced trains along the line:

GO buses along route 65G served Aurora, King City, Maple and Rutherford GO stations and Highway 407 terminal.

GO buses along route 65H operated express between Aurora and Highway 407 terminal.

GO buses along route 65J served passengers at all stops, including East Gwillimbury, Newmarket, Aurora, King City, Maple, Rutherford and Highway 407 terminal.

GO buses along route 68F dropped off or picked up passengers at Barrie Bus Terminal, Allandale Waterfront GO Station, Barrie South GO Station and then operated express — without stopping — to Highway 407 terminal.

GO buses along route 68G served passengers at all stops, including Barrie Bus Terminal, Allandale Waterfront, Barrie South, Bradford GO Station, East Gwillimbury GO Station, Newmarket GO Station, Aurora GO Station, King City GO Station, Maple GO Station, Rutherford GO Station and Highway 407 terminal.

GO buses along route 68H operated northbound only and serve Aurora, Newmarket, East Gwillimbury and Bradford.

Southbound passengers aboard regular buses along the 68 Barrie / Newmarket / Aurora route wishing to connect with buses along routes 65H and 65G had to wait 15 to 20 minutes in Aurora.

Northbound passengers aboard regular buses along the 65 East Gwillimbury / Newmarket / Toronto route wishing to connect with buses along route 68 had to wait seven to 12 minutes in Aurora.

Note that GO bus schedules differ from regular train schedules due to longer travel times.

This Saturday and Sunday, no Barrie-line trains or buses operate to and from Downsview Park GO Station. Board or exit TTC subway trains along Line 1 Yonge - University at Highway 407 Station to travel to and from Downsview Park or Union Station. Note, however, that buses replace subway trains along Line 1 between Sheppard West and St Clair West stations this weekend.

GO will further adjust service along the line Monday, August 17 and from Tuesday, August 18 until Thursday, August 20 due to residual effects of this weekend’s construction. Regular service resumes Friday, August 21.

Metrolinx is expanding key areas of the Barrie-Line corridor to support improving service by adding a second track in the future. It’s also significantly upgrading:

GO is also revising service along the 31 Kitchener line this weekend. And, GO buses replace UP Express trains.

On the other hand, passengers travelling aboard trains along the 01 Lakeshore West and 71 Stouffville lines can expect extra service to help them travel to and from the Honda Indy in Markham.

Metrolinx and GO plan to accommodate more passengers and increase service along the Barrie line, as part of their GO Expansion Program (formerly “regional express rail”).

Honda Indy in Markham affects GO, YRT services until August 19

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 21:38:09 -0500

The City of Markham is hosting the Ontario Honda Dealers Indy for the first time from Friday, August 14 until Sunday, August 16. The new venue for the event is the area around Unionville GO Station, significantly impacting GO Transit and York Region Transit services.

To accommodate event organizers while they build the race track, the Region of York is closing

Kennedy Road [Regional Road 3] between Unionville Gate / South Unionville Avenue and YMCA Boulevard / Helen Avenue

from 9 p.m. Wednesday, August 12 until 6 a.m. Monday, August 17.

During and after the event, while the race team tears down the event infrastructure, the Region is also closing

Kennedy between north of Duffield Drive and Unionville / South Unionville

from 9 p.m. Wednesday, August 12 until 6 a.m. Monday, August 17.

Before, during and after the event, the City is closing

Enterprise Boulevard between Main Street Unionville and east of Andre de Grasse Street and
University Boulevard between Enterprise and YMCA boulevards

from 9 p.m. Wednesday, August 5 until Friday, August 21.

The City is also closing:

YMCA Boulevard between University Boulevard and the Unionville GO Station access route

from 9 p.m. Monday, August 10 until 6 a.m. Monday, August 17.

And, the City is closing:

Main Street Unionville south of Highway 7,
Unionville Gate and
other streets near Unionville GO Station

from 9 p.m. Wednesday, August 12 until 6 a.m. Tuesday, **August 18.

As preparations continue for the race, GO Transit passengers can expect impacts to parking, station access and bus service at Unionville GO Station, including a temporary full station access closure starting 8 p.m. Wednesday, August 12.

York Region Transit has already started detouring some of its buses to accommodate event preparations. It will detour buses along more routes, starting August 12.

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GO Transit

Unionville GO Station

Trains along the 71 Stouffville line continue to drop off or pick up passengers at the station throughout the event period, from Friday, August 14 until Sunday, August 16.
GO is increasing service and adjusting schedules for trains along the line.
GO is also adjusting schedules along the 01 Lakeshore West line to help passengers connect to Stouffville-line trains.
Starting Sunday, August 9, GO is fulling closing parking lots 1 and 2, reducing parking availability.
Starting 8 p.m. Wednesday, August 12, you will experience:

No access to station parking lots;

No passenger pick-up / drop-off access;

No access to the bus loop; and

Changes to pedestrian routes and station access.

GO is encouraging passengers to consider travelling to and from other Stouffville-line stations, including Milliken and Centennial GO stations, during this period.

Buses

From Wednesday, August 12 until Monday, August 17, GO buses detour away from the Unionville GO Station area.
Instead, buses drop off or pick up passengers at temporary stops on Birchmount Road at Enterprise Boulevard.
The detours affect buses along these routes:

40 Hamilton / Pearson / Richmond Hill;

52 Oshawa / Vaughan;

56 Oshawa / Oakville;

70 Uxbridge / Stouffville / Markham; and

71 Uxbridge / Stouffville / Toronto.

Trains

01 Lakeshore West

Friday, August 14

The eastbound train that usually starts its trip in Aldershot GO Station at 5:52 a.m. starts, instead, five minutes earlier at 5:47 a.m.

Saturday, August 15

An extra eastbound train starts in Burlington GO Station at 7:17 a.m., ending in Union Station at 8:20 a.m.

Sunday, August 16

An extra eastbound train starts in Burlington at 6:47 a.m., ending in Union Station at 7:50 a.m.

71 Stouffville

Friday, August 14

Extra southbound trains start their trips in Unionville GO Station at 4:32, 6:23 and 7 p.m. They end their trips in Union Station at 5:16, 7:07 and 7:44 p.m.
Extra northbound trains start in Union at 7:03, 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. They arrive in Unionville at 7:44, 10:11 and 11:11 a.m.
The southbound trains that usually leave Unionville at 9:40, 10:40 and 11:40 a.m. leave, instead, two minutes later at 9:42, 10:42 and 11:42 a.m.
The southbound trains that usually leave Mount Joy GO Station at 10:25 and 11:25 a.m. and 3:25 p.m. leave, instead, five minutes earlier at 10:20 and 11:20 a.m. and 3:20 p.m.
The northbound train that usually starts in Union at 4 p.m., starts, instead, five minutes earlier at 3:55 p.m.

Saturday, August 15

Extra southbound trains start their trips in Unionville GO Station at 4:04, 5:04 and 6:04 p.m. They end their trips in Union Station at 4:48, 5:48 and 6:48 p.m.
Extra northbound trains start in Union at 8:30, 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. They arrive in Unionville at 9:11, 10:11 and 11:11 a.m.
The southbound train that usually starts in Old Elm GO Station at 9:09 a.m. starts, instead, five minutes earlier at 9:04 a.m.
Eight southbound trains that usually start in Mount Joy from 10:21 a.m. until 6:26 p.m. start five minutes earlier than usually.
Nine southbound trains that usually leave Unionville from 9:41 a.m. until 5:40 p.m. leave one to two minutes later than usually.

Sunday, August 16

Extra southbound trains start their trips in Unionville GO Station at 1:04, 2:04 and 3:04 p.m. They end their trips in Union Station at 1:46, 2:48 and 3:48 p.m.
Extra northbound trains start in Union at 8, 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. They arrive in Unionville at 8:41, 10:11 and 11:11 a.m.
Six southbound trains that usually start in Mount Joy from 10:21 a.m. until 3:21 p.m. start five minutes earlier than usually.
Nine southbound trains that usually leave Unionville from 9:44 a.m. until 3:44 p.m. leave five minutes later than usually.

York Region Transit

YRT is detouring buses along these routes: Viva purple A; 8 Kennedy; 304 Mount Joy express; 522 Markham local.

8 Kennedy

From 9 p.m. Wednesday, August 12 until Wednesday, August 19, southbound buses operate along their regular path to Kennedy Road and Highway 7, then detour:

westward along Highway 7;
southward along Birchmount Road; and then
eastward along 14th Avenue to Kennedy,
resuming their regular path southward along Kennedy.

Southbound buses skip their regular stops

on Kennedy Road beyond Highway 7, across from Avoca Drive and Castan Avenue and at Unionville Gate and YMCA Boulevard,

on YMCA Boulevard [westbound] beyond Kennedy Road and at University Boulevard,

in Unionville GO Station bus terminal,

on YMCA Boulevard [eastbound] across from University Boulevard and at Kennedy Road and

on Kennedy Road at Duffield Drive and 14th Avenue.

Instead, southbound buses likely drop off or pick up passengers at temporary stops

on Highway 7 beyond Kennedy Road, at Main Street Unionville and Sciberras Road,

on Birchmount Road at Rougeside Promenade, beyond Rougeside Promenade, at Verdale Crossing, Enterprise Boulevard, Aviva Way and Royal Crest Court and

on 14th Avenue beyond Birchmount Road [2 stops], across from McDowell Gate and at Kennedy Road.

(List of temporary stops is unofficial.)

Northbound buses reverse the southbound detour path.

Northbound buses skip their regular stops

on Kennedy Road at 14th Avenue and across from Duffield Drive,

on YMCA Boulevard [westbound] beyond Kennedy Road and at University Boulevard,

in Unionville GO Station bus terminal,

on YMCA Boulevard [eastbound] across from University Boulevard and at Kennedy Road and

on Kennedy Road beyond Helen Avenue and at South Unionville and Castan avenues, Avoca Drive and Highway 7.

Instead, northbound buses likely drop off or pick up passengers at temporary stops

on 14th Avenue beyond Kennedy Road, at McDowell Gate, beyond McDowell Gate [2 stops] and at Birchmount Road,

on Birchmount Road at Citizen Court, beyond Aviva Way and at Enterprise Boulevard and Verdale Crossing,

on Highway 7 beyond Birchmount Road, across from Sciberras Road and beyond Main Street Unionville and

on Kennedy Road beyond Highway 7.

Buses may resume their regular path before August 19, depending on weather conditions and how quickly event organizers remove race infrastructure.

522 Markham local

From Thursday, August 13 until Wednesday, August 19, westbound buses operate along their regular path to Unionville Commons, ending their trips.

Westbound buses skip their regular stops

on Main Street Unionville at Highway 7,

on Highway 7 beyond Main Street Unionville,

on Kennedy Road beyond Highway 7, across from Avoca Drive, Castan Avenue, Unionville Gate, YMCA Boulevard and Duffield Drive,

at Tony Wong Place and

on 14th Avenue beyond Kennedy Road.

Eastbound buses start their trips at Unionville Commons, then proceed:

along their regular path.

Eastbound buses skip their regular stops

on 14th Avenue beyond Kennedy Road and at McDowell Gate,

on Duffield Drive at Kennedy Road,

on Kennedy Road beyond Helen Avenue and at South Unionville and Castan avenues, Avoca Drive and Highway 7,

on Highway 7 beyond Kennedy Road and at Main Street Unionville and

on Main Street Unionville at Highway 7.

Buses may resume their regular path before August 19, depending on weather conditions and how quickly event organizers remove race infrastructure.

304 Mount Joy express

From Wednesday, August 5 until Wednesday, August 19, morning buses operate along their regular path to Kennedy Road and Highway 7, then detour:

westward along Highway 7; and then
southward along Birchmount Road to Enterprise Boulevard,
resuming their regular path westward along Enterprise.

Morning buses skip their regular stops

on Kennedy Road beyond Highway 7, across from Avoca Drive and Castan Avenue and at Unionville Gate,

on Unionville Gate at Main Street Unionville and

on Enterprise Boulevard at Andre de Grasse Street and Birchmount Road.

Instead, morning buses likely drop off or pick up passengers at temporary stops

on Highway 7 at Main Street Unionville and Sciberras Road and

on Birchmount Road at Rougeside Promenade, beyond Rougeside Promenade and at Verdale Crossing and Enterprise Boulevard.

(List of temporary stops is unofficial.)

Afternoon buses reverse the morning detour path.

Afternoon buses skip their regular stops

on Enterprise Boulevard at Andre de Grasse Street, University Boulevard and Main Street Unionville and

on Kennedy Road at Castan Avenue, Avoca Drive and Highway 7.

Instead, afternoon buses likely drop off or pick up passengers at temporary stops

on Birchmount Road at Verdale Crossing and

on Highway 7 beyond Birchmount Road, across from Sciberras Road and at Main Street Unionville.

(List of temporary stops is unofficial.)

Buses may resume their regular path before August 19, depending on weather conditions and how quickly event organizers remove race infrastructure.

Viva purple A

From Wednesday, August 5 until Wednesday, August 19, YRT operates buses along two detour paths:

From Wednesday, August 5 until 9 p.m. Wednesday, August 12; and

From 9 p.m. Wednesday, August 12 until Wednesday, August 19.

From Wednesday, August 5 until 9 p.m. Wednesday, August 12, westbound buses operate along their regular path to Kennedy Road and Unionville Gate, then detour:

southward along Kennedy;
westward along 14th Avenue; and then
northward along Birchmount Road to the viva rapidway
resuming their regular path westward along the rapidway.

Westbound buses skip their regular stops

at University and Andre de Grasse vivastations.

Instead, westbound buses likely drop off or pick up passengers at temporary stops

on Kennedy Road beyond Unionville Gate and

on Birchmount Road at Enterprise Boulevard.

(List of temporary stops is unofficial.)

Eastbound buses reverse the westbound detour path.

Eastbound buses skip their regular stops

at Andre de Grasse and University vivastations.

Instead, eastbound buses likely drop off or pick up passengers at temporary stops

on Birchmount Road beyond Enterprise Boulevard and

on Kennedy Road at South Unionville Avenue.

(List of temporary stops is unofficial.)

From 9 p.m. Wednesday, August 12 until Wednesday, August 19 (except for Saturday, August 15 and Sunday, August 16, when no buses operate along the route), westbound buses operate along their regular path to Kennedy Road and Highway 7, then detour:

westward along Highway 7; and then
southward along Birchmount Road to the viva rapidway,
resuming their regular path westward along the rapidway.

Westbound buses skip their regular stops

at Kennedy / Highway 7, University and Andre de Grasse vivastations.

Instead, westbound buses likely drop off or pick up passengers at temporary stops

at Highway 7 / Kennedy, Main Street Unionville and Sciberras vivastations and

on Birchmount Road at the viva rapidway.

(List of temporary stops is unofficial.)

Eastbound buses reverse the westbound detour path.

Eastbound buses skip their regular stops

at Andre de Grasse and University vivastations.

Instead, eastbound buses likely drop off or pick up passengers at temporary stops

on the viva rapidway at Birchmount Road and

at the Village Parkway, Sciberras and Main Street Unionville vivastations.

(List of temporary stops is unofficial.)

Buses may resume their regular path before August 19, depending on weather conditions and how quickly event organizers remove race infrastructure.

Subway closes early, August 10 to 13: Lawrence West to St George

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 18:38:21 -0500

The TTC is closing Line 1 Yonge - University subway between Lawrence West and St George stations earlier than usually Monday, August 10 until Thursday, August 13. Line 1 subway trains operate only between Vaughan Metropolitan Centre and Lawrence West stations and between Finch and St George stations after 11:59 p.m. those evenings.

(Or, consider a shuttle-bus alternative.)

While this part of Line 1 is closed, TTC crews are maintaining the tracks.

The TTC is closing this part of Line 1 at least twice more during August:

Friday, August 14 — Sheppard West to St Clair West — close early — track work.
Saturday, August 15 and Sunday, August 16 — Sheppard West to St Clair West — track work.

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Shuttle buses

Southbound buses start their trips eastbound on Lawrence Avenue West beside Lawrence West Station, then proceed:

westward through Lawrence West Station terminal;
westward along Lawrence West;
southward along Marlee Avenue, stopping at Glencairn Avenue for Glencairn Station;
eastward along Eglinton Avenue West;
northward into Cedarvale Station bus terminal;
eastward along Eglinton West;
southward along Bathurst Street;
eastward along St. Clair Avenue West, stopping beside St Clair West Station,
southward along Spadina Road;
westward along Austin Terrace;
southward along Walmer Road and Kendal Avenue;
eastward along Macpherson Avenue;
southward along Spadina Road, stopping at Dupont Street for Dupont Station;
eastward into Spadina Station bus terminal;
southward along Spadina;
eastward along Bloor Street West;
northward along St. George Street to stop beside the east access to and from St George Station,
ending their trips.

The buses then proceed:

northward along St. George;
eastward along Prince Arthur Avenue; and then
southward along Bedford Road to stop beside the west access to and from St George Station.

Northbound buses start their trips on Bedford Road beside the west access to and from St George Station, then proceed:

southward along Bedford;
westward along Bloor Street West;
northward along Spadina Road, stopping beside Spadina Station and at Dupont Street for Dupont Station;
westward along Davenport Road;
northward along Walmer Road;
eastward along Austin Terrace;
northward along Spadina;
westward along St. Clair Avenue West, stopping beside St Clair West Station;
northward along Bathurst Street;
westward along Eglinton Avenue West;
northward into Cedarvale Station bus terminal;
westward along Eglinton West;
northward along Marlee Avenue, stopping at Glencairn Avenue for Glencairn Station;
eastward along Lawrence Avenue West to stop beside Lawrence West Station.

Shuttle-bus alternatives

One way that you can reduce the impact of the closure is by planning ahead, leaving earlier than usually and giving yourself more time to get to where you’re going.

Although shuttle buses replacing subway service will be frequent, they may also be crowded.

Regular TTC buses and streetcars provide less frequent, less direct, but, perhaps, less stressful alternatives.

North of the closed section of the subway, ride:

buses along the 60 Steeles West route to Finch Station, instead of Pioneer Village Station.
buses along the 36 Finch West route to Finch Station, instead of Finch West Station.
buses along the 84 Sheppard West route to Sheppard - Yonge Station, instead of Sheppard West Station; and
buses along the 96 Wilson or 165 Weston Rd North routes to York Mills Station, instead of Wilson Station.

At the closed section of the subway, ride:

buses along the 52 Lawrence West route to Lawrence Station, instead of Lawrence West Station;
buses along the 14 Glencairn route to Davisville Station, instead of Glencairn Station;
buses along the 34 Eglinton route to Eglinton Station, instead of Cedarvale Station; and
streetcars along the 512 St Clair route to St Clair Station, instead of St Clair West Station.

South of the closed section of the subway, ride:

Line 2 Bloor - Danforth subway trains to Yonge Station, instead of St George Station;
streetcars along the 506 Carlton route to College Station, instead of Queen’s Park Station;
streetcars along the 505 Dundas route to TMU Station, instead of St Patrick Station;
streetcars along the 501 Queen route to the area of Queen Station, instead of Osgoode Station; and
streetcars along the 504 King route to King Station, instead of St Andrew Station.

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Veterans ride free of fare, August 22

Extra GO trains after downtown Toronto events, August 20

01 Lakeshore West

09 Lakeshore East

09 Lakeshore East

Weekend events affect transit services, August 20, 21, 22, 23

Brampton

2 Main

24 Van Kirk

502 Züm Main

Downsview

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Line 2 Bloor - Danforth

101 Downsview Park

106 Sentinel84A Sheppard West96A / 96B / 96D Wilson

Line 1 Yonge - University

Dundas

5 Delaware

5 Delaware

52 Dundas

Hamilton

Milton

2 Main

6 Scott

Newmarket

54 Bayview

North York

Oshawa

PULSE 900

PULSE 901

Route 902

Route N1

Route N2

56 / 56A Oshawa / Oakville52 / 52A / 52X Oshawa / Vaughan

92 Oshawa / Yorkdale

Stoney Creek

5 Delaware

Toronto

09 Lakeshore East

01 Lakeshore West

71 Stouffville

511 Bathurst

29 Dufferin929 Dufferin express

329 Dufferin overnight

Exhibition express

509 Harbourfront

504B King

510 Spadina

Let's GO -- and TTC -- to the "Ex": Canadian National Exhibition, August 21 to September 7

511 Bathurst

29 Dufferin929 Dufferin express

329 Dufferin overnight

Exhibition express

509 Harbourfront

504B King

510 Spadina

09 Lakeshore East

01 Lakeshore West trains

71 Stouffville

Subway closes early, August 17 to 21: Lawrence West to St George

Shuttle buses

Shuttle-bus alternatives

Ontario Line - Gerrard: TTC detours, starting August 16

506 Carlton306 Carlton overnight

306 / 506 Carlton shuttle buses

306B / 506B Carlton shuttle buses

Warden / Clonmore construction affects TTC service, starting August 17

135 Gerrard

69 Warden South

[VIDEO]: Touring Downtown Amsterdam on a Vintage 1959 Streetcar

Subway closes early, August 14; No subway service, August 15, 16: Sheppard West to St Clair West

Shuttle buses

Shuttle-bus alternatives

No UP Express trains, August 15, 16

Friday, August 14

Saturday, August 15Sunday, August 16

GO revising service along the Kitchener line, August 15, 16

Friday, August 14

106 Sentinel
84A Sheppard West
96A / 96B / 96D Wilson

56 / 56A Oshawa / Oakville
52 / 52A / 52X Oshawa / Vaughan

29 Dufferin
929 Dufferin express

29 Dufferin
929 Dufferin express

506 Carlton
306 Carlton overnight

Saturday, August 15
Sunday, August 16

Saturday, August 15
Sunday, August 16