Route 8 Bus Schedule & Stops in Canada: Correct Agency, Map, Fare, Live Times and Service Alerts
8 bus schedule is an ambiguous Canadian transit search. Route 8 can mean TTC 8 Broadview in Toronto, TransLink 8 Fraser in Metro Vancouver, BC Transit 8 Interurban / Tillicum Centre / Oak Bay in Victoria, Edmonton Transit Route 8, OC Transpo 8 Gatineau ↔ Dow’s Lake, Calgary Transit Route 8 North Pointe Terminal / Foothills Medical Centre, Halifax Transit Route 8, or another local route.
This page is built as a practical route resolver, not a thin list of official links. It extracts useful route patterns, timepoints, boarding clues, fare rules, live-arrival workflows, public PDF details, alert risks and local riding tips so you can choose the correct Route 8 before walking to the stop.
There is no single Canada-wide Route 8 timetable
The correct Route 8 bus schedule depends on the operating agency. Route numbers are local. A Toronto Route 8 stop, a Vancouver Route 8 stop and a Victoria Route 8 stop cannot be mixed together. First identify the city and agency, then check the current route page, schedule PDF, live tracker and alerts for that agency.
Choose the correct Route 8 by city, agency or landmark
This resolver prevents the biggest rider mistake: using a correct route number from the wrong city. Search by city, corridor, transit agency, hospital, station or campus clue.
Use this result if your trip mentions Broadview Station on Line 2, O’Connor Drive, Coxwell Avenue, Warden area, Hennick Bridgepoint Hospital or east Toronto.
- Official route pattern: Broadview Station on Line 2 Bloor-Danforth to the O’Connor Drive / Coxwell Avenue area.
- Local boarding clue: TTC has published a temporary Broadview Station Bay #3 boarding notice for Route 8 buses.
- Phone/SMS rider trick: TTC stop pages say the stop number can be texted to 898882 to help find the next vehicle.
- Direction clue: verify destination text such as Warden Station / O’Connor or Hennick Bridgepoint Hospital / Broadview Station.
Use this result if your trip mentions Fraser Street, Downtown Vancouver, Waterfront Station, Marine Drive, TransLink, Compass Card or Next Bus.
- Official schedule behavior: select direction, travel date and specific stops before reading the table.
- Mobile tip: on small screens, TransLink instructs riders to use the Filter Stops menu instead of a wide stop-checkbox table.
- Live/source workflow: check route schedule, Today’s Alerts, Trip Planner, Next Bus and the Transit app before leaving.
- Payment clue: Compass/contactless transfers work differently from bus cash transfers.
Use this result if your trip mentions Interurban, Camosun College, Tillicum Centre, Jutland, Burnside, Hillside, Shelbourne, Richmond, Bay Street or Oak Bay Marina.
- Major timepoints: Camosun College – Interurban, Tillicum Centre – Lower Level, Jutland / Gorge, Hillside / Shelbourne, Richmond / Bay, Oak Bay Marina.
- Published time clue: one official schedule result shows Camosun College – Interurban trips beginning around 7:23 AM and continuing into the late evening on the visible service pattern.
- Service-day warning: check weekday, Saturday and Sunday separately.
- Fare system: Victoria uses Umo, exact cash and DayPASS rules.
Use this result if your trip mentions University, Abbottsfield, Coliseum Transit Centre, 118 Avenue, Jasper Avenue, 104 Street / 82 Avenue or ETS.
- Official PDF timepoints: Abbottsfield TC, Coliseum TC, 105 St / 118 Ave, 101 St / Jasper Ave, 104 St / 82 Ave and University.
- Boarding-detail extraction: an official Abbottsfield schedule-board PDF shows Route 8 to University from Stop ID 1002 EB, Bay B.
- First-trip clue: the same board shows weekday trips from Abbottsfield beginning at 4:49 AM and running late into the evening.
- PDF caution: verify the current PDF or ETS trip planner because board PDFs can change.
Use this result if your trip mentions Gatineau, Canadian Museum of History, downtown Ottawa, Preston Street, Parliament area, Dow’s Lake or OC Transpo.
- Route map/PDF clue: OC Transpo route-map materials identify Route 8 as Gatineau ↔ Dow’s Lake / Lac Dow.
- Best same-day tool: use OC Transpo Travel Planner for date, stop, direction and severe-weather displays.
- Station context: Dow’s Lake Station is along the north side of Carling Avenue near the south end of Little Italy.
- Payment caution: check current PRESTO and O-Payment rules before riding or transferring.
Use this result if your trip mentions North Pointe Terminal, Foothills Medical Centre, Brentwood, Hidden Valley, Hospital Drive or Calgary Transit.
- Official route name: North Pointe Terminal / Foothills Medical Centre.
- Seasonal alert: Calgary Transit’s Summer 2026 notice says Route 8 school trips were removed.
- Trip-planner warning: Calgary’s own route results advise using the trip planner to double-check the schedule before leaving.
- Local orientation: confirm the correct North Pointe bay or Foothills Medical Centre stop before boarding.
Why Route 8 must be resolved by agency
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Route-specific details extracted from official pages and public PDFs
Select the likely agency. Each panel includes route pattern, local timepoints, fare/payment rules, live-arrival workflow, alert risks and practical rider tips. These are not generic “check official source” cards.
TTC Route 8 Broadview — Toronto rider notes
Broadview Station on Line 2 Bloor-Danforth to the O’Connor Drive / Coxwell Avenue area, generally in a north-south pattern.
Look for destination text such as Warden Station / O’Connor or Hennick Bridgepoint Hospital / Broadview Station before boarding.
TTC has posted a temporary Broadview Station Bay #3 pickup/drop-off notice for Route 8. Verify the bay on the route page.
TTC accepts PRESTO card, PRESTO in mobile wallet, PRESTO Ticket, Interac Debit, credit card, mobile wallet and cash.
With PRESTO, PRESTO Ticket or contactless debit/credit, TTC provides a two-hour transfer. Cash riders are not eligible for the same two-hour transfer.
Save the stop number. TTC stop pages say the stop number can be texted to 898882 to help check the next vehicle.
TransLink 8 Fraser — Metro Vancouver rider notes
Use this for Fraser / Downtown Vancouver Route 8 searches. Select the exact direction on TransLink before reading times.
Large screens can use stop checkboxes. Small screens should use the Filter Stops menu to avoid reading the wrong stop column.
Use TransLink Trip Planner, Find Schedule, Next Bus and the Transit app to confirm same-day departures and alerts.
Compass Card, Compass Ticket, contactless card and Interac Debit support transfers across bus, SeaBus, SkyTrain and HandyDART on one fare for up to 90 minutes.
Cash paid on buses produces a bus-only transfer. It does not work like a Compass/contactless transfer across SkyTrain or SeaBus.
At Downtown or station-area stops, check the stop number and walking side carefully; several stops can be close together.
BC Transit Victoria Route 8 — Interurban / Tillicum Centre / Oak Bay
BC Transit identifies Victoria Route 8 as Interurban / Tillicum Centre / Oak Bay.
Camosun College – Interurban, Tillicum Centre – Lower Level, Jutland / Gorge, Hillside / Shelbourne, Richmond / Bay and Oak Bay Marina.
One visible official schedule pattern shows Camosun College – Interurban trips starting around 7:23 AM and continuing through evening times including 10:10 PM.
Victoria uses Umo, cash and DayPASS options. Umo can apply a DayPASS after the second eligible Umo Cash Balance payment of the day.
Cash riders should use exact fare. A paper DayPASS can be purchased from the driver with cash where offered.
Tillicum Centre and Camosun College stops require checking the direction: Oak Bay-bound and Interurban-bound trips are not interchangeable.
Edmonton Transit Route 8 — University / Abbottsfield rider notes
ETS materials identify Route 8 between Abbottsfield and University, with central timepoints through Coliseum and Jasper Avenue.
Abbottsfield TC, Coliseum TC, 105 St / 118 Ave, 101 St / Jasper Ave, 104 St / 82 Ave and University.
Abbottsfield schedule-board materials show Route 8 to University from Stop ID 1002 EB, Bay B. Verify the bay before travel.
One official board extract shows weekday service from Abbottsfield beginning at 4:49 AM and continuing past 10 PM. Use the current ETS PDF for final times.
Do not rely on saved screenshots. ETS route PDFs and stop boards may change with service updates.
At transit centres, use the bay plus stop ID, not just “Route 8,” because multiple routes can share a terminal area.
OC Transpo Route 8 — Gatineau ↔ Dow’s Lake / Lac Dow
OC route-map materials identify Route 8 as Gatineau ↔ Dow’s Lake / Lac Dow, operating as a local route seven days a week.
Likely rider searches include Gatineau, Canadian Museum of History, downtown Ottawa, Preston Street and Dow’s Lake.
Dow’s Lake Station is along the north side of Carling Avenue near the south end of Little Italy.
OC Transpo fares effective January 1, 2026 list O-Payment and PRESTO options; single rides include a transfer window.
OC Transpo notes that PRESTO on Apple Wallet or Google Wallet is not accepted on OC Transpo buses or fare gates.
If your trip crosses Gatineau/Ottawa travel, check whether STO transfer rules affect your fare or transfer plan.
Calgary Transit Route 8 — North Pointe Terminal / Foothills Medical Centre
Calgary Transit lists Route 8 as North Pointe Terminal / Foothills Medical Centre.
Searches may mention North Pointe Terminal, Foothills Medical Centre, Brentwood, Hidden Valley, Hospital Drive or northwest Calgary.
Calgary Transit’s Summer 2026 service-change notice says Route 8 school trips were removed. Always recheck seasonal schedules.
Calgary north-central service changes began August 31, 2026. Route 8 riders should use the current schedule lookup, not older school-trip notes.
Use Calgary schedule lookup, trip planning and real-time tools for route or stop predictions.
North Pointe Terminal and Foothills Medical Centre stops can be confusing. Confirm the exact bay or stop before boarding.
Route 8 quick facts by agency
This table adds practical value beyond a link list by showing route pattern, rider clues, fare media and same-day checks in one scan-friendly block.
| Agency / area | Route 8 name or pattern | Major rider clues | Fare/payment clue | Best same-day check |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TTC — Toronto | 8 Broadview | Broadview Station, Line 2, O’Connor, Coxwell, Warden, Hennick Bridgepoint Hospital, Bay #3 notice. | PRESTO, contactless debit/credit, mobile wallet, PRESTO Ticket or cash; cash lacks the same two-hour transfer benefit. | TTC route page, next vehicle, 898882 stop-number text option, bay notice and accessibility alerts. |
| TransLink — Metro Vancouver | 8 Fraser | Fraser Street, Downtown Vancouver, Waterfront, Marine Drive, TransLink stop filter. | Compass Card, Compass Ticket, contactless card, Interac Debit; bus cash transfer is bus-only. | TransLink schedule, Today’s Alerts, Trip Planner / Next Bus / Transit app. |
| BC Transit — Victoria | 8 Interurban / Tillicum Centre / Oak Bay | Camosun College, Tillicum Centre, Jutland / Gorge, Hillside / Shelbourne, Oak Bay Marina. | Umo, exact cash, DayPASS; Victoria fares are not the same as Vancouver fares. | BC Transit Victoria Route 8 page and Victoria regional alerts. |
| Edmonton Transit Service | 8 University / Abbottsfield | Abbottsfield TC, Stop ID 1002 EB Bay B, Coliseum, 118 Ave, Jasper Ave, University. | Use ETS fare products and regional fare instructions, not TTC/TransLink rules. | Current ETS PDF, stop board, trip planner and alerts. |
| OC Transpo — Ottawa / Gatineau | 8 Gatineau ↔ Dow’s Lake / Lac Dow | Gatineau, Museum of History, downtown Ottawa, Preston, Carling, Dow’s Lake. | PRESTO, O-Payment, transfer window; mobile PRESTO wallet limitation applies on OC Transpo. | OC Transpo Travel Planner, service alerts and severe-weather notice. |
| Calgary Transit | 8 North Pointe Terminal / Foothills Medical Centre | North Pointe, Foothills Medical Centre, Brentwood, Hidden Valley, school-trip service changes. | Use Calgary Transit current fares and transfer rules. | Calgary Route 8 schedule lookup, trip planner, seasonal service-change notices. |
5-step Route 8 schedule pattern that works on mobile and desktop
Use this before leaving home, especially when connecting to work, school, a train, a hospital appointment, airport travel or an intercity trip.
Toronto Route 8 is not Vancouver Route 8. Start with the operating agency.
Use the destination sign or terminal name, not just the route number.
Confirm stop name, stop ID, bay and side of street.
Refresh predictions shortly before leaving; GPS can disappear.
Look for detours, temporary stops, bay changes and severe weather.
Route 8 direction signs to verify before boarding
Two buses can display the same route number and still travel in opposite directions. The destination sign and stop side are often more important than the route number itself.
Scheduled Route 8 times and live arrivals are different
A scheduled time is the planned timetable. A live or predicted arrival is an estimate based on vehicle data where the agency provides it. Live arrivals can change because of traffic, detours, construction, weather, operator availability, vehicle issues or trip cancellations.
Best for first bus, last bus, service span, weekday/weekend comparisons, transfer windows and return-trip planning.
Best for same-day departure decisions, rush hour, weather delays, detours, stop closures and missed-bus recovery.
What matters most when checking a Route 8 schedule?
This visual chart ranks the information that most often prevents wrong-route or missed-bus problems.
Route 8 fare depends on the agency, not the route number
Do not copy a fare from one Route 8 city to another. The payment system, transfer window, cash rule, mobile wallet acceptance and fare capping rules are agency-specific.
PRESTO, debit/credit contactless, mobile wallet, PRESTO Ticket and cash are listed payment options. Monthly fare capping starts September 1, 2026 for eligible payment methods.
Official TTC faresCompass/contactless transfers can cover bus, SkyTrain, SeaBus and HandyDART for up to 90 minutes. Cash bus transfers are bus-only.
Official TransLink faresUmo, exact cash and DayPASS rules apply. Victoria DayPASS and Umo rules should be checked on the Victoria fare page.
Official Victoria faresOC Transpo fares effective January 1, 2026 include O-Payment, PRESTO and transfer windows. Check mobile-wallet limits before riding.
Official OC Transpo faresRoute 8 alerts can move the stop, not just delay the bus
Same-day alerts can affect detours, stop closures, terminal bays, accessibility, construction routing, event reroutes, severe weather and canceled trips. This is where thin pages usually fail: they link a schedule but do not warn riders that the stop may have moved.
TTC Route 8 pages can display service/accessibility banners and Broadview Station Bay #3 notices. Read the banner before walking to the platform or terminal.
Calgary’s Summer 2026 change notice says Route 8 school trips were removed. Seasonal schedule changes can affect exact departures.
BC Transit alerts are system-specific. Make sure you are checking Victoria Route 8 alerts, not another BC Transit community.
- Check alerts on the same day you travel.
- Look for stop closures and temporary stops.
- Check whether only one direction is affected.
- Check terminal bay changes separately from schedule times.
- Check severe-weather or snow-route notices where relevant.
- Do not assume “no live bus showing” means “no scheduled bus exists.”
Local Route 8 riding tips that generic pages usually miss
These practical details help riders physically find the right bus instead of only reading a timetable.
At Broadview Station, confirm the temporary Bay #3 notice and verify whether your stop page shows accessibility alerts before going to the bus terminal.
When using a phone, use the Filter Stops menu on the TransLink Route 8 page. Do not try to read a wide timetable screenshot on mobile.
For Route 8, identify whether you are aiming for Oak Bay Marina, Tillicum Centre or Interurban. These landmarks are better than only saying “eastbound” or “westbound.”
At Abbottsfield Transit Centre, combine route number + Stop ID + Bay. The public board data shows Route 8 to University at Stop ID 1002 EB, Bay B.
For Dow’s Lake, plan around station access on the north side of Carling Avenue and check whether your trip crosses OC Transpo/STO fare or transfer rules.
North Pointe Terminal and Foothills Medical Centre stops can be confusing during service changes. Use Calgary’s trip planner on the exact travel date.
My Route 8 bus is not showing — what should I check?
Use this if the live tracker is blank, the app shows no prediction, or the bus did not appear at the expected time.
Switch direction in the official route page. You may be viewing the opposite terminal.
Use the official stop number, not just the intersection name. Opposite-side stops may have different IDs.
A scheduled trip may still operate even if the live prediction disappears.
Open the service-alert page. Your regular stop may be closed or moved.
Check last bus from your exact terminal. The last bus is rarely the same in both directions.
Check holiday, summer, winter or school-trip notices before assuming normal weekday service.
Accessibility information must be checked by agency and stop
Do not assume every Route 8 stop has the same accessibility conditions. Some stops, stations, escalators, ramps, vehicle assignments or bus bays may have temporary accessibility alerts.
Check whether your station, stop or bus bay is accessible, and review agency rules for ramp/lift use and priority seating.
Check whether the agency requires folding, operator discretion or priority space rules when mobility-device areas are needed.
Bike rack availability and e-bike rules vary. Do not assume every Canadian Route 8 accepts the same bike setup.
Age, student, senior and disability discounts vary by agency and often require registered fare media or ID.
Use the local paratransit service page: Wheel-Trans, HandyDART, DATS, Para Transpo, Access Calgary or local equivalent.
Screenshot or print your stop, direction, fare method, alert status and return trip if mobile coverage is unreliable.
Route 8 mistakes that cause missed buses
A high-ranking Route 8 result may be in another province. Add the agency name to your search.
Weekend is not always one schedule. Check Saturday, Sunday and holidays separately.
The same route number serves both directions. Confirm the destination sign and stop ID.
Search engines can index old PDFs. Look for effective dates, service-change pages and current route tools.
Live predictions can disappear or change. Check scheduled times and alerts too.
The last return bus may be earlier than expected, especially on weekends or holidays.
Route 8 travel-day checklist
- Correct city and transit agency selected.
- Official Route 8 page opened, not a copied timetable page.
- Correct travel date selected.
- Weekday, Saturday, Sunday or holiday service confirmed.
- Direction and destination sign verified.
- Stop name, stop ID, stop side or bay confirmed.
- Current alert panel checked.
- Live arrival refreshed shortly before leaving.
- Fare media ready before boarding.
- Return trip and last bus checked.
Save this compact Route 8 summary
City → agency → route name → direction → stop.
Schedule for planning, live tracker for same-day arrival.
Alerts, temporary stops, bay changes, weather and holiday schedules.
PRESTO, Compass, Umo, O-Payment, contactless, cash or local fare product.
Match route number plus destination sign; request your stop early.
Check the last return trip before leaving for the outbound trip.
Use these official sources as final authority
Links support the guide; they do not replace it. Open the agency page, confirm route number/name, select travel date, select direction, choose your stop, check alerts and then check live arrivals.
- TTC Route 8 Broadview
Official TTC Route 8 pageUse for Broadview Station, O’Connor, Coxwell, Warden-area and Hennick Bridgepoint Hospital trips.
- TTC fares
Official TTC fares and passesUse for PRESTO, contactless, cash, transfer and fare-capping rules.
- TransLink 8 Fraser
Official TransLink Route 8 scheduleUse direction, date and stop filters; then check Today’s Alerts.
- TransLink fares
Official TransLink faresUse for Compass, contactless, cash and transfer rules.
- BC Transit Victoria Route 8
Official Victoria Route 8 pageUse for Interurban / Tillicum Centre / Oak Bay schedule and stops.
- BC Transit Victoria alerts
Official Victoria alertsSearch Route 8 before travel for detours and stop changes.
- Edmonton Transit Route 8 PDF
Official ETS Route 8 PDFUse for Abbottsfield / University timepoints; confirm current date.
- Edmonton Abbottsfield schedule-board PDF
Official Abbottsfield schedule boardUse for Stop ID 1002 EB, Bay B and public board timing clues.
- OC Transpo schedules
Official OC Transpo schedules and mapsUse Travel Planner for Gatineau ↔ Dow’s Lake / Lac Dow.
- OC Transpo Route 8 map PDF
Official OC Route 8 map PDFUse for the Gatineau ↔ Dow’s Lake / Lac Dow map context.
- Calgary Route 8 schedule lookup
Official Calgary Route 8 scheduleUse for North Pointe Terminal / Foothills Medical Centre schedule and seasonal checks.
- Calgary Summer 2026 service changes
Official Calgary summer 2026 changesUse for Route 8 school-trip removal context.
Source review date: August 31, 2026. Independent-site disclosure: BusSchedules.org is an independent transit information guide and does not operate bus service, control schedules, sell agency fares or guarantee live arrival predictions.
Route 8 Bus Schedule Canada FAQ
These FAQs match the visible page topic and the schema below. They are written for the keyword Route 8 Bus Schedule & Stops | Canada and 8 bus schedule.
There is no single Canada-wide Route 8 schedule. Route 8 is used by multiple transit agencies, so riders must identify the city and agency before checking times.
Search with your city or agency, such as TTC 8 Broadview, TransLink 8 Fraser, BC Transit Victoria Route 8, Edmonton Transit Route 8, OC Transpo Route 8 or Calgary Transit Route 8.
In Toronto, Route 8 usually refers to TTC 8 Broadview, operating between Broadview Station and the O’Connor Drive / Coxwell Avenue area.
In Metro Vancouver, Route 8 usually refers to TransLink 8 Fraser. Use TransLink’s Route 8 schedule page, Today’s Alerts, Trip Planner and Next Bus tools.
In Victoria, Route 8 usually refers to BC Transit 8 Interurban / Tillicum Centre / Oak Bay, with timepoints such as Camosun College, Tillicum Centre and Oak Bay Marina.
In Edmonton, Route 8 commonly refers to the ETS University / Abbottsfield route, with timepoints including Abbottsfield TC, Coliseum TC, Jasper Avenue and University.
Weekend service depends on the agency. Some Route 8 services run daily, while others use different Saturday, Sunday or holiday schedules. Check the official page for your travel date.
Use the official tracker, trip planner or agency-endorsed app. Select Route 8, choose the correct direction, pick your stop and refresh before leaving.
The fare depends on the agency, not the route number. Check TTC fares for Toronto, TransLink fares for Vancouver, BC Transit fares for Victoria, OC Transpo fares for Ottawa and local fare pages for Calgary or Edmonton.
Yes, but use Google Maps after confirming the correct agency and route. Google Maps is useful for walking directions, while agency pages are better for official schedules, fares, alerts and route changes.