District of Muskoka

Site: Bracebridge - Pine St

Service: Specialized Transportation Fund

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Record #: MUS0209
Last Modified: 22 Oct 2025
Last Full Update: 02 Oct 2025

Description

Description (Service)

Provides assistance for people who may need financial support for transportation and who do not have access to other public or agency-provided transportation services.

There are no restrictions on what kind of trips can be taken, however there is a $2000 per year maximum.

Service Details

Hours Office: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Areas Served Muskoka District
Eligibility To qualify for STF, residents must show that they: 1. Demonstrate financial need:
  • Registered recipients of Social Assistance, either on Ontario Works or Ontario Disability Support Program, will qualify if they need to take a trip that is not covered by financial supports provided through these programs.
  • Residents who are not currently on Social Assistance programs but can demonstrate they meet the Federal Government's Low Income Measure will also qualify; and
  • Residents who can demonstrate that their assets do not exceed $50,000.00
2. Not eligible for or need financial assistance with other community-based transportation agency programs, such as those offered by Red Cross, Helping Hands, and/or Muskoka Seniors; and 3. Without sufficient resources to meet their transportation needs for:
  • Food insecurity, medical appts for non-social assistance clients, employment opportunities, court, etc.
4. Residents with a personal vehicle who are travelling out of their respective town or area and meet all other eligibility requirements.
Application
  • First complete the Specialized Transportation Fund Application Form to enroll.
  • Once approved, a Specialized Transportation Trip Application Form will need to be completed for each trip the individual wishes to take. The Trip Application Form needs to be completed a minimum of three weeks in advance, to ensure enough time to process the application.
  • Funds can be reimbursed for trips already taken.
  • Funds can also be provided in advance.
  • Receipts must be kept for all trips.
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    Languages English
    Fees None

    Address and Location

    Located In Community Bracebridge
    Address & Map
    District Administration Building, 70 Pine St
    Bracebridge, ON
    Canada P1L 1N3
     
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    Intersection Pine St and Sander Dr
    Mailing Address District Administration Building, 70 Pine St 
    Bracebridge, ON 
    Canada P1L 1N3
    Physical Access Fully Accessible

    Contact Information

    Office Phone 705-645-2100 ext 4417
    Toll Free Phone 1-800-461-4210, 705 area code only
    E-Mail specializedtransportationfund@muskoka.on.ca
    Website https://www.muskoka.on.ca/en/community-services-and-support/specialized-transportation-fund.aspx
    Social Media Facebook Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/districtofmuskoka
    LinkedIn LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/districtrict-municipality-of-muskoka/

    Agency Overview

    About This Agency
    District of Muskoka
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    Locations for this Service

    1 Location(s) for this Service
    Bracebridge - Pine St
    District Administration Building, 70 Pine St
    Bracebridge, ON
    Canada P1L 1N3
     
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