Telling Tales is committed to making the Festival accessible to all members of the community. We are thrilled to be able to offer complimentary bus service across the city and parking shuttles directly to the front steps of RBG. Buses are operating first come first serve. We will do our best to accommodate guests. Please email info@tellingtales.org if you would like more information.
Routes: see detailed route information below
Please note that school buses are not accessible. Limited space in each bus will be reserved for collapsable Strollers and Mobility Aids. Please ensure that Strollers and Mobility Aids can be stored between available bench seating. If you have a Mobility Aid that is not collapsable, please email Telling Tales for additional transit options.
Rock Garden Shuttle
Shuttle runs on a continuous loop, every 15-30 minutes between ~10:20 AM – 4:15 PM (Final Departure from RBG) Note: 12:30-1 PM Break for Bus Driver Lunch.
Hamilton Public Library Central Branch Shuttle
Shuttle runs on a continuous loop, every 15-30 minutes starting at 11:00 AM – 5:00PM (12-12:30 PM Driver Break for Lunch) (FINAL DEPARTURE FROM RBG)
Additional Pick Up Locations and Times
St. David Catholic Elementary School (near Eastgate Square) at 9:00 AM- 33 Cromwell Crescent, Hamilton
Niwasa Kednaaswin Teg EarlyON at 9:25 AM – 24 Smith Ave., Hamilton
Neighbour to Neighbour Centre at 9:30 AM – 28 Athens St., Hamilton
EarlyON Beasley Community Centre at 9:55 AM – 145 Wilson St., Hamilton
Additional Pick Up Location Buses are scheduled to leave the Festival between 4 – 4:15 PM. Remember there are additional shuttles returning to HPL Central Library after until 5:00 PM.
Some important information for all our guests joining us on the buses:
- Have your festival e-ticket(s) and/or printed copy ready, for an easy check in at RBG
- NO food or beverage is to be consumed during the bus ride out of respect to the space and for the safety of all of our guests
- Bus seating is on a first come first serve basis with limited seating. If a bus is full we will try our best to accommodate patrons on another bus.
- Please arrive a minimum of 10 minutes prior to the estimated departure time (listed above and on the website); these schedules are not perfect and dependent on traffic. We do not want to miss anyone so give yourself plenty of time to spare! Call 416-432-8016 in case of emergency.
- Please respect and listen to your driver. We want every member of the community to have a safe and positive Festival experience, start to finish.
- Food is available for purchase at RBG.
For more Festival information and helpful links when planning your weekend, visit the Festival Schedule and Plan your Visit pages.
Bus Routes
RBG Rock Garden Parking
St. David Catholic Elementary School (near Eastgate Square) – 33 Cromwell Crescent, Hamilton – meet behind the school in front of the EarlyON Child and Family Centre at 9:35 AM
Beasley Community Centre 145 Wilson St, Hamilton – meet in the parking lot by the main entrance next to the EarlyON Child and Family Centre at 9:55 AM
Hamilton Public Library Central Branch 55 York Blvd – meet at the main entrance outside 10:00 AM (bus shuttle runs to and from this stop on a continuous loop until 5:00 PM)
Niwasa Kednaaswin Teg EarlyON 24 Smith Ave. – meet at the parking as you enter toward the EarlyON 10:00 AM
