Major Mackenzie West Terminal
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Phased opening starting Sunday, November 6, 2022
This 12-platform YRT terminal is located in the City of Vaughan and within walking distance of Cortellucci Vaughan Hospital and Canada’s Wonderland. Major Mackenzie West Terminal is currently under construction and will be substantially complete in winter 2022. The west side of the terminal will open on Sunday, November 6, with four bus platforms serviced by YRT Routes 4, 20, 720 and 760.
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. The terminal will fully open for travellers in early 2023.
Terminal renderings
Below are renderings of Major Mackenzie West Terminal when fully open in 2023:
Terminal map
Effective Sunday, November 6, 2022:
View Terminal map (PDF 189 KB)
Effective 2023 (full opening):
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. |
When will it open? |
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The west side of the terminal will open on Sunday, November 6, 2022, and the east side will open in early 2023. In preparation for the full opening, YRT service will relocate to the west side of the terminal in the meantime. There will be four bus platforms on the west side where travellers can board and depart the bus. When the terminal fully opens in 2023, YRT buses will transfer service to the east side the terminal. |
Why hasn't the terminal fully opened yet? |
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The contractor is working to complete finishing touches to the building on the east side of the terminal. Once complete, driver and staff training will take place, then the terminal can fully open. We are aiming to have the terminal fully open to travellers in early 2023. Thank you for your patience. |
Which bus routes will service the terminal? |
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The terminal will be serviced by the following YRT routes starting Sunday, November 6:
Mobility On-Request will service the terminal in spring 2023. In addition, there is space to accommodate future connections with other Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA) transit agencies and chartered services. |
What can I expect when the west side of the terminal opens on November 6? |
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Travellers will be able to board or depart their bus on the west side of the terminal (platforms 9 to 12 as shown in the map below). The west side of the terminal will be serviced by YRT Routes 4 – Major Mackenzie, 20 – Jane, 720 – Hwy 407/Wonderland and 760 – Vaughan Mills/Wonderland. Pedestrians may access the west side of the terminal via sidewalks on Major Mackenzie Drive West and Amusement Drive. Cyclists may access the terminal via a multi-use path on the south boulevard of Major Mackenzie Drive West. In addition, passenger pick-up and drop-off is located on the west side of the terminal and will be available for use starting Sunday, November 6. The below features are located on the east side of the terminal and will open in early 2023:
Terminal map effective Sunday, November 6, 2022:
View Terminal map (PDF 189 KB)
Terminal map effective 2023 (full opening):
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Are other transit agencies planning to service the terminal? |
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At this time, no other transit agencies have confirmed future use of the terminal; however, there is
space allocated in the terminal for other transit agencies and chartered services.
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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 spring 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 will also be a pedestrian connection from the terminal to Cortellucci Vaughan Hospital, opening in 2023. 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 will be conveniently located near the bus terminal building, opening in 2023. |
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 or exact change. For those who do not have the above payment methods or exact change, oneRide fare machines will be available on both the east and west sides of the terminal when fully open in 2023. 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: |