This page contains directions to the areas in or adjacent to the city of Hamilton. You can use your browser's 'Print' function to print out this page.
Be aware that many of the city's streets are one-way only.
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Bayview Junction
The junction is located within the grounds of the Royal Botanical Gardens, between the cities of Hamilton and Burlington.
From points west - Take Hwy. #403 East, exit at Hwy. #6 North (exit #74). Take the first exit (Old York Road/to Plains Road), turn right at the first stop sign. Turn left at the next street and follow it to the first traffic light (Plains Road). Turn left, then turn right at the first road before the bridge (sign reads 'Laking Gardens Parking'). Park in the lot and head for the pedestrian bridge over the tracks.
From points east - Take Hwys. #403 West/QEW Hamilton, exit at Hwy. #6 North (exit #74). Follow the instructions in bold italics above.
From points north - Take Hwy. #6 South towards Hamilton. After crossing Regional Road #5/Dundas Street, follow the instructions in bold italics above.
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CP's Aberdeen Yard
The yard is located in the west end of the city.
From all points - Follow Hwy. #403 Hamilton to Aberdeen Avenue (exit #69). Follow Aberdeen Avenue to Studholme Road (you'll see the yard on your right as you pass through the Longwood Road intersection). Turn right on Studholme Road, follow it past Beddoe Drive. Yard will be on your right.
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OSR's Stuart Street Yard
The yard is located in the downtown area of the city.
From points east - Follow QEW Hamilton to Hwy. #403 West. Follow Hwy #403 West to Main Street (exit #70). Follow Main Street (one way) to Bay Street, turn left. Follow Bay Street to Stuart Street, turn left. Yard will be on your right.
From points west - Follow Hwy. #403 East to Main Street (exit #70). Follow Main Street (one way) to Bay Street, turn left. Follow Bay Street (one way, then two way) to Stuart Street, turn left. Yard will be on your right.
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GO Transit Station
The station is located in the heart of the city.
From all points - Follow Hwy. #403 to Main Street (exit #70). Follow Main Street (one way) to James Street, turn right. Follow James Street to Jackson Street, turn left. As you follow Jackson Street, there is a large public parking lot on your right as you pass Hughson Street. Park your car (as with any public parking lot, be sure to stow all valuables out of sight) and walk south along Hughson Street (you'll see the station ahead of you).
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CP's Kinnear Yard
The yard is located in the eastern area of the city, at the base of the Niagara Escarpment.
From all points east (excluding Niagara Falls) - Follow QEW Hamilton or Hwy. #403 Hamilton to Main Street (exit #70). Follow Main Street through the city to Gage Avenue, turn right. Follow Gage Avenue to Lawrence Road. The yard will be on your right.
From Niagara Falls - Follow QEW Hamilton to the Red Hill Valley Parkway. Follow the Parkway, take the King Street exit. Don't turn at the traffic light, but go straight onto Lawrence Road. Follow Lawrence Road to Gage Avenue. The yard will be on your left.
From all points west - Follow Hwy. #403 West to Main Street (exit #70). Follow Main Street through the city to Gage Avenue, turn right. Follow Gage Avenue to Lawrence Road. The yard will be on your right.