Canadian Public Transportation

Welcome to the Canadian Public Transportation Guide! 

This guide will help you find easy information about public transportation in Canada. You can use it to learn about routes, schedules, fares, and tips. 

To start, you can: 

• Look for books in the library catalogue 
• Check online articles and websites about public transport 
• Explore government databases on transportation 
• Visit transportation-specialized online resources 
• Explore other LibGuides about transportation for more information 

Use the menu on the left to move around the guide and find what you need. If you need help, ask a librarian – we are happy to assist you. 

For Travelers

This section provide easy-to-use information for anyone traveling inside Canada.

• Local transport – city and town transit with loop, pulse, and grid models; includes the Local Transit System Finder 
• Regional transport – transit between cities and towns within a region, including commuter rail and coach buses
• Interregional transport – scheduled transit between regions, including buses and occasional trains
• Remote transport – transportation in northern or hard-to-reach areas, including small airlines, community shuttles, and seasonal roads

Other Resources

This section includes additional tools to help you explore transportation information.

• Internet resources – trusted websites of important organizations supporting transportation research, policy, and planning in Canada and related LibGuides
• Organizations and Associations – inks to key transportation organizations and associations in Canada, including professional, research, advocacy, and heritage-focused bodies

For Researchers 

This section is tailored for students, scholars, and anyone conducting academic or policy research in transportation.

• Journals – peer-reviewed publications covering transportation research, planning, economics, policy, and urban mobility
• Key databases – essential databases providing access to Canadian public policy publications, full-text journals, transportation data, and global transportation research
• Suggested Readings – key books and resources covering general reference, transit history, policy, and planning