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.
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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
Service Schedule
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.
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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 News and Notice page.
Victoria Day - Monday, May 19, 2025
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.
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.
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:
Tickets 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 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
Strollers and Bicycles on Transit Buses
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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.
Media Releases
Notice to Temiskaming Transit Users - Temiskaming Transit Fleet Addition
Temiskaming Transit is excited to announce that we have added two new accessible Transit Buses to the fleet.
The new Transit Buses will start operations today, Monday, May 12, 2025.Temiskaming Transit Services schedule will remain the same.
The new Transit Buses will be replacing an existing Transit Bus in the fleet, Bus 502 will be discontinuing service. The Transit fleet now has a total of 6 buses, including multiple sizes.
Thank you for your continued support.
ARBOC Spirit of Freedom
- AODA Compliant (ramp entry, no stairs)
- 8 Meter Length
- 24 Seating Capacity and Standing area
New Bus Identifiers
Route 1 | Northbound—from Cobalt to the Hospital
Route 2 | Southbound—from the Hospital to Cobalt
Bus A | any bus leaving Cobalt on even times throughout the day will now be known as Bus A.
- 6:00am
- 8:00am
- 10:00am
- 12:00pm
- 2:00pm
- 4:00pm
- 6:00pm
Bus B | any bus leaving Cobalt on odd times throughout the day will now be know as Bus B.
- 7:00am
- 9:00am
- 3:00pm
- 5:00pm
- 7:00pm
- 9:00pm
Operations
About
Temiskaming Transit is an intercommunity passenger transportation service. It connects people from the City of Temiskaming Shores and the Town of Cobalt to essential services, employment, education, friends, and family.
The Temiskaming Transit Committee includes elected officials from both Temiskaming Shores and Cobalt.
The Transit Service Contract is fulfilled by Voyago, and administered by The City of Temiskaming Shores.
Notice
On behalf of the Temiskaming Transit, the City of Temiskaming Shores posts transit updates to their Facebook Page and Website. These posts are to provide information only and not provide an avenue for complaints or discussions.
Complaints and inquires can be submitted to the Temiskaming Transit email which will be reviewed with Transit Committee members. This email is for non-emergencies only.
Email | Transit@temiskamingshores.ca
Out of Service
At times the Busses will be out of service:
- En route to their first stop of the day from the Transit Facility (TF), located in New Liskeard, to Cobalt.
- 10:00am | when the bus leaves the Hospital to return to the TF.
- 2:30pm | when the bus is making its way to Cobalt to start at 3:00pm.
- 8:00pm | when the bus finishes in Cobalt to head back to the TF.
- 11:00pm | when the bus finishes in Cobalt to head back to the TF.
Preview Schedule
Transit Service consists of a 2-hour service loop. The intercommunity area is vast, totaling 70 kms for one loop.
At least one bus is always operating from 6 in the morning until it finishes at 11 at night. This provides a bus for a minimum of 17 hours per day, and a maximum of 25 hours per day.
During busy or “peak” periods of the day there is a second bus that operates, upgrading the system to a 1-hour service during those times.
Peak Periods | 6:00am to 10:00am and 3:00pm to 8:00pm
Fares
Voyago Operations oversee controlling Cash Fares and have the right to deny service for insufficient funds. You will be asked to leave the bus and return with the correct dollar amount.
RZone Respect and Responsibility
Respect for yourself, Respect for others, Responsibility for your actions.
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2024 Transit Fares
Temiskaming Transit Passes and Fares effective January 1, 2024.
Why
The 2024 Transit Fares are to ensure that Temiskaming Transit is able to efficiently maintain the current level of service being provided to transit users.
- The last change in price to Monthly Passes was January 1, 2018.
- The last change in price to Individual Transit Fares was January 1, 2022.
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
Example Scenario
Monthly Passes | If you use Temiskaming Transit for 40 trips a month, (travelling to and from a destination, 5 days a week) the cost is:
$2.50 per trip | Adult
$2.00 per trip | Student/Senior
Thank you for your support. For further information contact the city at:
Phone | 705-672-3363
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Temiskaming Transit has now fully transitioned to Voyago Transit as the service provider. Please note, the current posted schedule will remain in place for the foreseeable future.
This schedule is the most feasible and achievable plan for Transit Operations, the Transit Committee and largely for the patrons using the system.
Please review the schedule and continue to check the website or socials for any customer advisories and notices.
Questions related to the transit service should be directed to 705-230-2751.
The current schedule and route is available onboard transit buses, posted in shelters and other locations such as the Pool Fitness Centre, Library and Pinky’s Variety in Cobalt.
Contact Us
City of Temiskaming Shores
325 Farr Drive
P.O. Box 2050
Haileybury, ON P0J 1K0
Phone: 705-672-3363
Fax: 705-672-3200
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