Major Mackenzie West Terminal
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Full opening on Sunday, April 30, 2023
This 12-platform YRT terminal is located in the City of Vaughan and within walking distance of Cortellucci Vaughan Hospital and Canada’s Wonderland. The terminal will fully open to the public on Sunday, April 30, and YRT services will relocate to the east side of the terminal.
The terminal features modern architecture, a comfortable passenger waiting area and is accessible from every direction to pedestrians, cyclists and transit customers. The east side of the terminal will also feature a pedestrian connection to Cortellucci Vaughan Hospital, for added convenience for travellers.
Terminal renderings
Below are renderings of Major Mackenzie West Terminal when fully open in April 2023:
Terminal map
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the terminal located? |
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The terminal is located at Major Mackenzie Drive West and Amusement Drive, just west of Jane Street, in the City of Vaughan. The terminal is within walking distance of Canada’s Wonderland and Cortellucci Vaughan Hospital. |
Which bus routes will service the terminal? |
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The terminal is serviced by the following YRT routes:
Mobility On-Request will service the terminal in summer 2023. Effective Saturday, May 6, 2023, the following GO bus routes will be extended to Major Mackenzie West Terminal to provide seasonal service to Canada's Wonderland on weekends and holidays:
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What can I expect when the terminal fully opens on April 30? |
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Travellers will be able to board or depart their bus on the east side of the terminal (platforms 2, 4, 6, 7 and 8, as shown in the map below). YRT Routes 4 – Major Mackenzie, 20 – Jane, 720 – Hwy 407/Wonderland and 760 – Vaughan Mills/Wonderland will continue to service the terminal (east side). The below features are located on the east side of the terminal and will open for public use on April 30:
Terminal map effective April 30, 2023:
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Are other transit agencies planning to service the terminal? |
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Effective Saturday, May 6, 2023, the following GO bus routes will be extended to Major Mackenzie West Terminal to provide seasonal service to Canada's Wonderland on weekends and holidays:
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What amenities does the terminal have? |
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The terminal consists of 12 bus bays (platforms) located on two separate sites, on the east and west sides of Amusement Drive. The terminal building is located on the east side and will be fully accessible. The building will contain climate-controlled and naturally-ventilated passenger waiting areas, seating, washrooms, free public Wi-Fi and transit information displays. The terminal exterior will have landscaped areas, seating and a passenger pick-up/drop-off area. There will also be a pedestrian connection from the terminal to Cortellucci Vaughan Hospital. |
Who does the new terminal serve? |
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This new terminal serves those who live and work in the Vaughan area and beyond. The terminal is within walking distance to Canada’s Wonderland and Cortellucci Vaughan Hospital. In addition, travellers will be able to connect to routes that take them to Vaughan Mills Mall, TTC Line 1 subway and local neighbourhoods. Mobility On-Request services will also stop at the terminal in summer 2023. The terminal is designed to be accessible from every direction to pedestrians, cyclists and transit customers. Travellers can also be dropped off at the passenger pick-up and drop-off area. |
How does the new terminal affect commuters on YRT? |
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The terminal provides travellers with greater comfort, convenience and accessibility compared to the current curbside stops in the area. Customers will be able to find their way to their bus by clearly posted, real-time route signs throughout the terminal. |
Is there an area for picking up and dropping off people at the bus terminal? |
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Yes. Passenger pick-up and drop-off is located on the west side of Amusement Drive. |
How can pedestrians access the terminal? |
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Pedestrians may access the terminal via sidewalks on Major Mackenzie Drive West and Amusement Drive. There is also a pedestrian connection from the terminal to Cortellucci Vaughan Hospital. The walking distance to the hospital and Canada’s Wonderland is approximately five minutes from the terminal. |
Is there parking at the terminal? |
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There is no parking at the terminal. Customers may access the terminal by taking transit, walking, cycling or being dropped off. A passenger pick-up and-drop off area is located on the west side of the terminal. |
How are cyclists accommodated at the new terminal? Can they ride to it and is there a place to lock your bike? |
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The terminal can be accessed by a multi-use path on the south boulevard of Major Mackenzie Drive West. Bike racks are conveniently located near the bus terminal building. |
How do I pay my fare? Can I buy a ticket at the terminal? |
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Customers can pay their YRT fare using a PRESTO card, YRT Pay App, Transit App, credit or debit card, or exact change. In addition, oneRide fare machines are available on both the east and west sides of the terminal. The fare machines will accept debit and credit. |
Can I reload my PRESTO card at the new terminal? |
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PRESTO cards can be reloaded online on the PRESTO website, on the PRESTO App or in-person at any Shoppers Drug Mart location in York Region or at a YRT PRESTO fare agent. Visit our Where To Buy page to find the nearest PRESTO fare agent near you. |
Who can I contact if I have more questions? |
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If you have any further question or require any assistance, we’re happy to help. Please contact YRT Customer Service using one of the options below: |