CTHF Charters
Experiencing Canada’s Transit Heritage, One Charter at a Time
Since 2009, the Canadian Transit Heritage Foundation has organized charter events across Canada, bringing together transit enthusiasts, historians, operators, and members of the public to experience the vehicles, systems, and stories that have shaped our communities.
From classic buses and retiring fleet types to special weekend excursions, CTHF charter events offer a unique opportunity to experience transit history firsthand. These events often include photo stops, system tours, garage visits, and opportunities to learn more about the vehicles and transit systems being celebrated.
What began with the Foundation’s first charter in Brantford in 2009 has grown into a national series of events spanning British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and beyond. Each charter helps document a particular moment in Canada’s transit history while creating lasting memories for those who participate.
Explore our collection of past charter events below and discover the vehicles, communities, and people that have helped shape Canada’s public transit heritage.
OC Transpo Special Weekend – May 16-17, 2026
CTHF hosted a special weekend of heritage charter tours celebrating Ottawa’s transit history and two bus models nearing the end of their service with OC Transpo. With the fleet transition underway and new New Flyer XE40 and XD60 buses and Nova Bus LFSe+ buses being introduced, the weekend provided a unique opportunity to experience these […]
Burlington-Hamilton Heritage Tour – June 28, 2025
In conjunction with the Toronto Transportation Society, CTHF hosted a special heritage tour celebrating the history of the New Flyer D40LF, one of Canada’s early low floor transit buses. With this iconic model now disappearing from streets across the country, the charter provided a rare opportunity to experience two remaining examples in active service. The […]
Stratford Transit 9764 – October 29, 2022
To celebrate 70 years of publicly operated transit service in Stratford, the Canadian Transit Heritage Foundation sponsored a special charter aboard Stratford Transit bus #9764 on Saturday, October 29. Built in 1997, the NovaBus LFS #9764 originally operated for Hamilton Street Railway as #9703. At the time of the charter, it was the oldest transit […]
Saskatoon Transit 449 – June 2, 2018
A 1995 Novabus TC40102N was chartered in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan on June 2, 2018.
Saint John Transit 52930, Codiac Transpo 408 – September 16, 17, 2017
A 1989 Motor Coach Industries TC40102N was chartered in Saint John, New Brunswick on September 16, 2017. A 1999 Nova Bus RTS-06 (RTNFD72) was chartered in Moncton, New Brunswick on September 17, 2017.
Société de transport de l’Outaouais 9131 – July 8, 2017
A 1991 Motor Coach Industries TC40102N (Ex-Calgary Transit 5034) was chartered on July 8, 2017. It was substituted for Société de transport de l’Outaouais 7901 (1979 GMC T6H-5307N), due to critical safety repairs required.
Winnipeg Transit 698 – May 30, 2015
A 1994 New Flyer Industries D40 was chartered in Winnipeg, Manitoba on May 30, 2015.
Calgary Transit 1156 – September 14, 2013
A 1982 GMDD T6H-5307N was chartered in Calgary, Alberta on September 14, 2013.
Metro Transit (Halifax) 709 – May 26, 2012
A 1993 Motor Coach Industries TC60102N was chartered in Halifax, Nova Scotia on May 26, 2012.
Brantford Transit 9725 – October 24, 2009
CTHF’s first ever charter! A 1972 GMC T6H-4521 was chartered in Brantford, Ontario on October 24, 2009.
CTHF Charter Event History
- Brantford Transit 9725 — October 24, 2009
- Halifax MCI Classic — May 26, 2012
- Calgary GMC New Look — September 14, 2013
- Winnipeg Transit D40 Farewell — May 30, 2015
- STO (Gatineau) Classic — July 8, 2017
- New Brunswick Transit Weekend — September 16–17, 2017
- Saint John — September 16, 2017
- Moncton — September 17, 2017
- Saskatoon Classic — June 2, 2018
- Stratford Nova Bus LFS — October 29, 2022
- Beaver Bus Lines Orion V — June 1, 2024
- Hamilton/HCRR Weekend — September 26–27, 2024
- HSR XN60 — September 26, 2024
- HCRR Trip — September 27, 2024
- In conjunction with Toronto Transportation Society (TTS)
- Burlington/Hamilton D40LF — June 29, 2025
- In conjunction with Toronto Transportation Society (TTS)
- CMBC (Vancouver) Orion V — September 13, 2025
- Ottawa Transit Weekend — May 16–17, 2026
- OC Transpo D40i — May 16, 2026
- OC Transpo D60LF — May 17, 2026