Grape and Wine Grande Parade Detours

What You Need to Know

The downtown bus terminal on Carlisle Street closes from 7:45 a.m. to 1:55 p.m.

All bus operations will be relocated to the Meridian Centre during this time (from 7:45 a.m. to 2:15 p.m.)

You can access the temporary terminal at Meridian Centre through the Rankin Bridge or Meridian Centre elevators.

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Shuttle Service: Fairview Mall

Routes 409 and 412 get some extra help during the parade chaos. A dedicated shuttle bus swoops in to save the day for passengers in the Geneva Street and Catherine Street areas.

How the Shuttle Works: The shuttle picks up passengers from routes 409 and 412 at Fairview Mall and follows a specific path downtown. It travels Russell Avenue to Catherine Street, then Welland Avenue, Clark Street, Church Street, and finally Carlisle Street.

Going Downtown: Catch the shuttle at Fairview Mall if you're coming from the Catherine, Russell, or Geneva Street areas. It'll take you as far as Church & Clark Streets downtown.

Going to Fairview Mall: The shuttle runs the route in reverse - from Carlisle Street through Church, Clark, Welland, Catherine, Russell, Geneva, North Service Road, and YMCA Drive back to Fairview Mall.

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Route-by-Route Breakdown

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Route 40: Runs from Fairview Mall through YMCA Drive/North Service Road, then Lake, Carlton, Ontario, Fourth, Highway 406, Westchester, Geneva, and Parkway to Meridian Centre. The 1:55 PM trip returns to the regular bus terminal.

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Route 337: Takes Fourth Avenue to Highway 406, then Westchester and Geneva to reach Meridian Centre. On the return, uses Welland Avenue to Tasker, then Oakdale, Westchester, Geneva, and Parkway.

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Routes 401 & 402: Both use Highway 406 and Fourth Avenue instead of their usual downtown streets. Route 402 adds Ontario Street to the detour path.

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Route 404: Uses Parkway, Geneva, Westchester, and Oakdale instead of the regular route through Gale Crescent, Riordon Street, and Queenston Street.

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Route 406: Takes Highway 406, Fourth Avenue, Ontario, Carlton, and Lake Street to avoid the usual James Street route.

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Route 408: Uses Parkway, Geneva, Westchester, Oakdale, and Tasker instead of Church Street, Clark Street, and the affected Welland Avenue section.

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Route 409: Follows Highway 406, Fourth Avenue, Ontario, Carlton, Lake, and North Service/YMCA Drive. A special shuttle bus connects Geneva Street (between Russell Avenue and Fairview Mall) to downtown and back.

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Routes 410 & 416: Take Parkway, Geneva, Westchester, and Glenridge instead of King Street, Ontario Street, and St. Paul Street.

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Route 412: Uses Highway 406, Fourth Avenue, Ontario, Carlton, and Haig Street. A shuttle bus runs on Catherine Street, connecting passengers between the Russell/Geneva area and downtown, then to Fairview Mall for regular bus connections.

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Route 415: Takes Highway 406, Fourth Avenue, Louth, and Smart Centre instead of the usual St. Paul Street route.

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Route 418: Uses Parkway, Geneva, Westchester, and Eastchester instead of Gale Crescent, Riordon Street, and Queenston Street.

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Routes 414, 417, 420, 435: Regular route to Meridian Centre.

Routes 45, 50, 55, 70, 75: All head to Meridian Centre with various routing adjustments.

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Regular service returns at 2:15 p.m.

Plan extra time for your trip during the disruption hours, and hey, if your bus plans get completely derailed, the Niagara Wine Festival is right there waiting for you.

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