Hamilton is once again home to Ontario’s worst road, according to the Canadian Automobile Association’s annual Worst Roads campaign.
Barton Street East took top spot on the 2026 list, which invites members of the public to vote for the worst roads in their communities around the province.
Mississauga’s Hurontario Street was ranked the second worst road in Ontario, following by Notre Dame Avenue in Greater Sudbury.
Fourth spot was occupied by Sider Road in Fort Erie.
Both the fourth and fifth worst roads in the province were in Toronto— Steeles Avenue East and Sheppard Avenue West.
Bathurst Street and Unwin Avenue also made the top 10, taking the number eight and number nine spots.
In a news release, CAA noted that four of the province’s worst roads are in Toronto, underscoring “ongoing challenges in some of the province’s busiest corridors.”
“Across both the city and the province, road users commonly cited potholes, poor maintenance, and uneven surfaces as top concerns affecting safety and mobility,” the news release.
Brian Pirvu, government relations consultant for CAA South Central Ontario, said the annual campaign helps highlight where investments need to be made.
“Reliable infrastructure isn’t just about convenience; it’s about safety, affordability and quality of life,” he said.
“Investing in roads helps reduce repair costs for drivers and ensures people can get where they need to go safely.”
Here is a look at the worst roads by region in 2026:
- Toronto Region - Steeles Avenue East
- Halton, Peel, York, Durham Region - Hurontario Street, Mississauga
- Hamilton Region - Barton Street East
- Ottawa Region - Carling Avenue
- Central Region - 6th Line, Innisfil
- Eastern Region - Leveque Road, South Frontenac
- Western Region - Ira Needles Boulevard, Waterloo
- Southwestern Region - Blackwell Sideroad, Sarnia
- Niagara Region - Sider Road, Fort Erie
- Northern Region - Notre Dame Avenue, Greater Sudbury
