Transit

Temiskaming Transit

Temiskaming Shores offers a public transit system. We also have access to motor coach via Ontario Northland. There are also privately owned taxi and limo services available to our communities.

Phone | 705-230-2751

Our new Transit Busses are equipped with ramp entry. Click the image to view how the ramps work.


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Transit – The Temiskaming Transit App

Temiskaming Transit is proud to endorse Transit as our new official app. Download the app today by clicking on the below app store images.

Temiskaming Transit is proud to endorse Transit as our new official app. 

  • Plan your trip. Track your ride (See nearby ETA's as soon as you open the app.)
  • Real-time vehicle locations on the map (Transit has real-time information for all local buses - as well as connecting services like bikes and scooters.)
  • Swipe right. Swipe Left (Get upcoming ETA's in both directions.)
  • Find the fastest way (Combine bus with other transport options - right from Transit's trip planner.)
  • Step-by-step guidance with GO (Tap GO to be reminded when to leave, when to transfer, and when to get off the bus. Subscribe to push notifications so you know when you're almost there and when you've arrived.)
  • Avoid the crowds (With GO crowdsourcing, you can share real-time crowding reports and boost the accuracy of real-time info for fellow riders.)
  • Service alerts (Stop moved? Disrupted service? Find out before you leave. View service alerts in Transit, or subscribe to receive push notifications for your favourite routes.)

Visit the Transit website for additional information on the Temiskaming Transit, Transit app. 

https://transitapp.com/en/region/temiskaming-shores 

Transit Introduction Video

Service Schedule 

The Temiskaming Transit runs an hourly service Sunday to Saturday (7 days/week) leaving Cobalt at 6:00am and ending at the corner of Main Street and Rorke Avenue at 11:15pm.

View or pint a copy of the full map. 

Regular Route Map

Due to winter storms, Temiskaming Transit may have to switch to the Significant Weather Event Route.

A Winter Event is a weather condition affecting roads such as snowfall, wind blown snow, freezing rain, front, black ice, etc. to which a winter event response is required.

View or print a copy of the full map. 

Special Weather Route Map

Orange indicates Northbound Routes.

Blue indicates Southbound Routes.

Yellow circles indicate approximate bus stops and stop numbers, which correspond to the listed stop locations. 

Buses will only stop at the "Assigned Bus Stops" if:

  • Someone is standing.
  • Someone indicates they want to get off at these stops.

The "Flag" method can ONLY be used on Lakeshore Rd S between the former Town of Haileybury and the former Town of New Liskeard to inform the bus driver that you wish to get on or get off. He or she will stop the bus where it is safe and where traffic permits.

Please note that there is no service on Statutory Holidays, unless otherwise posted. 

  • New Years Day 
  • Family Day
  • Good Friday
  • Christmas Day 

For additional information on Facility Holiday Schedule, visit the City Public Notices page.

Plan Accordingly

Locations where Bus Passes can be purchased may be closed or have reduced hours during Statutory Holidays. Ensure you purchase bus passes and/or tickets ahead of time.

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Transit Passes and Fares

Monthly Passes
Adult Pass | $100.00
Student and Senior Pass | $80.00

Book of Ten Tickets
Adult Booklet | $40.00
Student and Senior Booklet | $37.50

Individual Cash Fare
Adult Pass | $4.00
Student and Senior Pass | $ 3.75

55 years of age and older is considered a Senior.

Children 5 years of age and younger are free.

Online

Are you looking to purchase a monthly pass or tickets for the Transit system? You can now do it online! Please allow at least 2 weeks for standard mail delivery:

Purchase A Bus Pass


Tickets Booklets 

Ticket Booklets can be purchased at the following locations: 

City Hall
325 Farr Dr. | Haileybury

Smallman IDA Pharmacy 
368 Main St. | Haileybury

Findlay's Drug Store
247 Whitewood Ave. | New Liskeard

Temiskaming Shores Library
285 Whitewood Ave. | New Liskeard

Waterfront Pool and Fitness Centre
77 Wellington St. | New Liskeard

Pinky's Variety
38 Silver St. | Cobalt

White Mountain Publications
50 Silver St. | Cobalt


Monthly Passes 

Monthly Passes can be purchased at the following locations, provided you have a valid Transit Photo ID:

City Hall
325 Farr Dr. | Haileybury

Temiskaming Shores Library
285 Whitewood Ave. | New Liskeard 

Waterfront Pool and Fitness Centre
77 Wellington St. | New Liskeard

Pinky's Variety
38 Silver St. | Cobalt

Temiskaming Transit Photo ID's can only be purchased at the following locations:

City Hall
325 Farr Dr. | Haileybury

Waterfront Pool and Fitness Centre
77 Wellington St. | New Liskeard 

General Information

Ontario Northland offers transportation via motor coach. Service includes destinations throughout Canada and the United States, with connections in Toronto, Ottawa, and Sudbury. 

For more information contact:
Phone: 705-647-4061
Toll Free Phone: 1-800-363-7512 ext. 0
Website: www.ontarionorthland.ca

View or Pint a copy of the Brochure for Stollers and Bicycles on Transit Busses:

English Brochure French Brochure

Buses will only stop at the “Assigned Bus Stops” if someone is standing or someone indicates they want to get off at these stops.

The “Flag” method can ONLY be used on Highway 11B between the former Town of Haileybury and the former Town of New Liskeard to inform the bus driver that you wish to get on or get off. He or she will stop the bus where it is safe and where traffic permits.

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