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
Route Map - Regular |
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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. |
Route Map - Special Weather |
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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. |
Reading the Map |
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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:
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. |
Holiday Service |
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Please note that there is no service on Statutory Holidays, unless otherwise posted.
For additional information on Facility Holiday Schedule, visit the City News and Notice page. Christmas Holidays Plan Accordingly |
Transit Passes and Fares
2024 Fare Structure |
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Monthly Passes Book of Ten Tickets Individual Cash Fare 55 years of age and older is considered a Senior. Children 5 years of age and younger are free. |
Purchase Online |
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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 Locations |
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Tickets Booklets can be purchased at the following locations: City Hall Smallman IDA Pharmacy Findlay's Drug Store Temiskaming Shores Library Waterfront Pool and Fitness Centre Pinky's Variety White Mountain Publications Monthly Passes can be purchased at the following locations, provided you have a valid Transit Photo ID: City Hall Temiskaming Shores Library Waterfront Pool and Fitness Centre Pinky's Variety |
Transit Photo ID |
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Temiskaming Transit Photo ID's can only be purchased at the following locations: City Hall Waterfront Pool and Fitness Centre |
General Information
Ontario Northland |
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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: |
Strollers and Bicycles on Transit Buses |
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View or Pint a copy of the Brochure for Stollers and Bicycles on Transit Busses: |
Bus Stops |
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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
May 2024 |
New Bus IdentifiersRoute 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.
Bus B | any bus leaving Cobalt on odd times throughout the day will now be know as Bus B.
OperationsAbout 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 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. Out of ServiceAt times the Busses will be out of service:
Preview ScheduleTransit 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 FaresVoyago 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 ResponsibilityRespect for yourself, Respect for others, Responsibility for your actions. View or print a copy of the above information. |
December 2023 |
| 2024 Transit Fares
Temiskaming Transit Passes and Fares effective January 1, 2024. Why
Monthly Passes Book of Ten Tickets Individual Cash Fare Example Scenario Thank you for your support. For further information contact the city at: View or print a copy of the above information: |
June 2023 |
| 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. |
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