Guiding You Forward, Empowering Your Future

On the Path to 2026, every step creates a brighter future for youth.

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The demand for our services is at an all-time high, and youth in our community can’t wait. Every day, more young people are reaching out for the support, stability, and guidance that Routes provides. The need is urgent, and with your help on the Path to 2026, we can ensure no youth is left without the critical support they deserve.

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Noah's Routes Story

"I moved to Dundas in 2017 when I was ten years old, living in a toxic household, full of anger and with no friends. I was introduced to ROUTES where I found a pathway to friends, positive and fun activities and role models. My life now as an 18 year old in 2025, has turned around and now in 2025 I have a part time job and looking forward to a bright future." - Noah

The route ahead is yours to choose

Youth Programs


Discover exciting programs designed to inspire, empower, and support youth. From leadership development to creative arts, sports, and life skills, Routes Youth Center offers a safe and welcoming space where teens can learn, grow, and thrive


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Become a Mentor


Make a lasting impact in a young person’s life. As a mentor, you’ll guide, encourage, and empower youth to reach their full potential. Join our team of passionate mentors and help shape brighter futures—one relationship at a time.


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Routes in the News


See how Routes Youth Center is making a difference! Stay up to date with our latest stories, media features, and community highlights. Explore the ways our youth, volunteers, and programs are creating positive change.


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Partner with Routes


Together, we can do more. Whether you're a local business, community organization, or supporter, partnering with Routes Youth Center helps us expand our reach and impact. Let’s work together to build stronger communities and brighter futures for youth.


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We are here for you


Routes Youth Centre allows youth in the Dundas and Hamilton area to come together and participate in engaging and fun programming.

Join us for drop-in time, learn something new during a workshop, join us for our field trips, come chat with staff, or check out Open Gym on Friday nights! There is something for everyone at Routes.

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Looking to Know More About Routes?

Welcome to Routes Youth Centre in Dundas. In this video, you get to hear from our staff on who we are, and also from the youths on their experiences being part of the Routes Community. At Routes, youths can drop in during open hours for a wide variety of activities and programming carefully tailored by our incredible staff and partners. 


The immersive experience sets you in a "Routes Wonderland" adventure, from board games to video games, arts & crafts to cooking classes. It's all here to keep our youths engaged.


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Spring Has Sprung at Routes!

May 29, 2026
Thank You to Our Donors! This past year, Routes Youth Centre launched a significant appeal for financial support from the Dundas community, on the path toward a sustainable future for the free, safe, welcoming space, positive relationships, recreation, learning and food security that Routes provides for the youth of Dundas. On behalf of the board, staff and youth of Routes, we would like to send a huge shout out and thank you to those who have contributed in the past year. Contributions of more than $25,000 Patrons Club Donations (collectively) Hamilton Community Foundation Bertram Foundation Royal Canadian Legion Dundas Branch #36 Contributions between $10,000 and $25,000 Individual Donations (collectively) City of Hamilton - Community Enrichment Fund Dundas Valley Sunrise Rotary Club Dundas Rotary Club Hamilton Family Health Team Canada Summer Jobs Highland Hills Faith Community Contributions between $500 and $10,000 Carmeuse Americas Circle of Life Cremation & Burial Centre Dundas Pharmasave Dundas Lioness Club Dundas Lions Club Dundas 55 + Group Dundas Senior Citizens Club Hamilton Optimist Club Greensville Optimist Club Dundas Family Physicians Starbucks Foundation St Augustine's Catholic Women’s League St Paul’s United Church United Church Women Association of Dundas Churches Our need continues, and as we start a new fiscal year, we begin anew to raise $250,000 for 2026-27. We ask for your continued support.

SPONSORS & DONORS

Thank you to the many individuals, community groups and businesses that

have placed their confidence in the mission of Routes Youth Centre.

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT


We acknowledge that we gather on lands that are the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe nations from the time of the creation of the "Dish With One Spoon" wampum agreement. The  name of this agreement uses the symbolism of the dish to represent the territory, and one spoon to show that the people are to share the resources of the land and only take what they need. We honour and respect the intimate relationship that the Indigenous peoples had and still have with this land.