The Town of Caledon is a safe, welcoming, and inclusive community that celebrates the diverse needs of all residents, regardless of age.
We are committed to ensuring our community is accessible and meets the needs of our residents. The Age-Friendly Caledon Action Plan outlines Mobility, Community and Health Supports, and Safety and Accessibility as some of our top priorities.
Below you will find resources and information on transportation options, a community service directory and information on accessible businesses to help you to age in place in Caledon.
Transportation
We believe it's important for you to be able to access local community services and stay active while you age and getting around Caledon can be a challenge. That's why we developed our Adult 55+ Transportation Resource Guide. To help you navigate what options are currently available in Caledon.
This guide includes both private and public transportation options and have been verified by the Seniors' Task Force members for accuracy and availability.
The Transportation Resource Guide is available in a printable PDF version. Contact us for a copy.
Did you know?
There are two specialty transportation services available to Caledon residents to help you get around Town.
Caledon Community Services and TransHelp are accessible transportation options with wheelchair access buses, passenger vans and cars that can take you to medical appointments, shopping or to community programs. Please note registration in advance is required.
| Adult 55+ Transportation Resource Guide |
Please note that any rates and restrictions are set by the individual service providers and most resources listed are not affiliated with the Town of Caledon. The Town of Caledon has no control over the costs or limitations of these services. If you have questions or concerns regarding an individual service rate or limitation, please contact the service provider for more information.
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| Town of Caledon |
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The Town of Caledon offers two transit routes in the Mayfield and Bolton Area. To view the available schedules and rates please go online to caledon.ca/transit.
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| GO Transit/ Metrolinx |
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GO Transit, a division of Metrolinx - #37 Brampton - Orangeville (peak-only); #38 Bolton - Malton (peak-only).
For more information: 416-869-3200 (Toronto-local calling area) | Toll Free 1-888-GET-ON-GO (438-6646)
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| Specialized Transportation |
| Bayshore Home Health |
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Bayshore Home Health - Private paid transportation designed to bring people home from the hospital and provide transportation to medical appointments. Transportation available within and outside of Caledon. The service is open to all ages.
For more information: 1-877-289-3997
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| Caledon Community Services |
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Caledon Community Services
- Door to door accessible transportation service available daily for Caledon older adults, and people with disabilities. Transportation to: medical appointments, grocery shopping, day and wellness programs, support groups and social events.
- An additional service: transportation for Caledon residents aged 8-59 wishing to attend a medical appointment, wellness and employment programs, support groups within Caledon or transfer points to access public transit between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m.
For more information: 905-584-2300 ext. 217, 218, 221, or 264 | bookings@ccs4u.org
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| Canadian Cancer Society - Toronto, Peel, Southern York Regional Community Office |
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Wheels of Hope - this program is intended to assist eligible clients and provide an escort for support (if required) with short-term travel (round trip) to attend cancer specific medical appointments or supportive care services. Appointments must be by a medical professional recognized by Ontario’s Health Care System.
For more information: 1-800-263-6750
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| Compassion Transportation Service |
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Compassion Transportation Service
Provides door-to-door transportation services in the GTA to seniors (55+) and persons with mobility challenges. Services provided 7 days a week with appointment. Medical only appointments on Saturdays.
For more information: 416-760-7149 | compassionts@gmail.com
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| Door-to-Door & More |
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Door-to-Door & More
Provides seniors living at home with personalized. Staff are fully insured, must have an OPP Vulnerable Sector check and have clean driving abstracts from the Ministry of Transportation. Trip must be within a 100 km radius (exceptions will be made for trips to the Airport).
For more information: 905-586-5868 | doortodoorandmore@yahoo.com
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| Dignity Transportation |
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Dignity Transportation
Accessible transportation for Seniors (55+) and adults with mobility issues, available 24/7. Note: Special outings to Niagara Falls and Rama in Orillia available.
For more information: 1-866-398-2109 | 416-498-2222
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| Headwaters Homecare for Seniors |
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Headwaters Homecare for Seniors
Transportation to appointments for Caledon and Dufferin residents. Boundary limits are Erin to Newmarket and Shelburne to Georgetown.
For more information: 519-942-9998 | 519-217-7927 | caledonannex@gmail.com
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| MedEvac |
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MedEvac
Specializing in southern Ontario and providing clients who require stretcher and wheelchair transportation to and from medical facilities, airports and home. MedEvac can also provides air transport.
For more information: 416-704-2353
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| Nurse Next Door Homecare Services |
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Nurse Next Door
Provides transportation to clients of any age and mobility to appointments.
For more information:
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| Peel Public Works Accessible Transportation |
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This is the Region of Peel’s accessible transportation service for residents with disabilities.
TransHelp now accepts applications from residents with physical, cognitive, visual, sensory, or mental health disabilities who are not able to use conventional public transit services some or all of the time. It is a prepaid service so passengers are required to monitor the fare balances in their accounts to avoid being refused a trip. Passengers are encouraged to use wheelchairs/scooters that comply with CSA standards.
TransHelp is a service shared with other passengers and multiple destinations.
Taxi Script
A subsidized taxi service for TransHelp passenger only. To use a Taxi Script, call one of the participating taxi vendors on the day of your ride to arrange pick-up. Ensure to tell the taxi company if you need a wheel chair accessible vehicle. You can pay for your trip with only taxi scripts or taxi scripts + cash.
For more information: 905-791-1015 (press 2) | 1-888-919-7800
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| Rapid City Transportation |
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Rapid City Transportation
Offers non-emergency medical transportation for those who need special care.
For more information: 647-848-4205 | 1-888-202-3923
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| Ride With Care |
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Ride With Care
Provides non-emergency transportation services for seniors and those with disabilities or special needs. Clients using a wheelchair or walker must be able to transfer independently or with driver’s assistance.
Services include medical appointments, dialysis round trips, dental appointments as well as personal and leisure activities such a shopping, visiting friends and family, attending religious services, running errands.
For more information: 647-848-4205
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| Right at Home Canada |
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Right at Home Healtcare Caledon
Companion, Personal Support Care and Nursing available hourly to 24 around the clock. NON wheelchair transportation to appointments etc. with PSW driver in Caledon.
For more information: 289-763-4792
crystalc@rightathomecanada.com
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| Seniors for Seniors Driver Companions |
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Seniors for Seniors Driver Companions
Transportation to appointments, various personal errands, religious services, social events and gatherings. Able to accommodate seniors with collapsible walkers and those individuals with cognitive impairments.
For more information: 905-276-1140 | 1-844-422-7399
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| Spectrum Patient Services |
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Spectrum Patient Services
Non-urgent patient transfer services designed to accommodate the unique needs of a variety of clients including: infants, children, adults, seniors, palliative and chronically ill patients, bariatric patients and individuals with varying levels of mobility.
For more information: 1-866-527-9191
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| The Shelburne Transporter (TST) |
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The Shelburne Transporter
Specialty non-emergency, medical transportation only. Call to confirm that your area of Caledon is covered. TST provides professional, safe and dependable transportation to medical appointments. Wheel chair accessibility is not provided.
For more information: 519-925-3634 | tst@rogers.com
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| Veterans Affairs |
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Veterans Affairs Service is available to Canadian veterans who have passed a qualification process. A support escort may accompany the individual if required, or one can be provided.
For more information: 1-866-522-2122
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| Voyageur Medical Transportation |
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Voyageur Medical Transportation
Transportation service for special needs, non-emergency medical appointments, corporate charters, local and long distance destination. Vehicles have lift assistance. Accommodations can be made for bariatrics patients, oxygen and patient monitoring services.
For more information: 1-855-262-7163
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| Wheelchair Taxi Ontario Limited |
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Wheelchair Taxi Ontario Limited
Provides accessible transportation services for the disabled to medical appointments and social activities. Free wheelchair provided for patients without one.
For more information: 905-799-3648 | 1-866-799-3648
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| Specialty Services - Air Travel |
| Angels of Flight Canada |
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Angels of Flight Canada
Air Ambulance Service for non-emergency transport when flying on a commercial airline or travelling by ground transportation is not an option. Transportation to airport and destination is also arranged.
For more information: 1-855-297-5570
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| Hope Air |
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Hope Air
Air Transportation service that provides Canadians in financial need with free travel to medical care far from home.
For more information: 1-877-346 - HOPE (4673)
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| MedEvac |
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MedEvac
A ground and air patient transfer service provided for clients needing to be transported around the world.
For more information: 416-704-2353
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| Taxi/Limo Services |
- AAA Bolton Taxi: 905-857-4200
- A-Call a Cab (Caledon/Dufferin County): 519-941-8000 | 1-844-941-8003
- Airport Taxi Service: 1-866-982-2040
- Uber/Lyft: Use of the service App is required
- Go Go Grandparents: Assisting older adults with securing an Uber/Lyft ride without use of the app: 1-855-464-6872
- Home James: (Seasonal) Drunk Driving prevention program offered through the November/December holiday season: 905-951-9000
- Taxi Limousine and Van Service: 905-857-8335
- Caledon Limousine Service: 416-619-0050
- GTA Cab Service: 416-482-0000 (GTA) | 905-951-3535 (Peel/York) | 905-729-8999 (North Area)
- Airport Limo: 1-800-263-5466
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Accessible Businesses
We encourage businesses in Caledon to remove accessibility barriers. This will help attract more customers, potentially raise profits and make our community more accessible. Review some of the tips below to help make your business more accessible:
- Clear snow from walkways and parking spaces
- Add a handrail, power door opener and ramp to your entrance
- Remove trip hazards
- Install service counters at a lower height for better access
- Provide seating and resting places
- Use clear language, large print and high contrast on signage
- Design and test your website for accessibility
- Consider alternative business models, such as home delivery or on-site shopping assistance
- Create accessibility policies and procedures
Community Directory
We've created an Age-Friendly Community Directory to make it easier for you to identify and locate programs and services tailored to meet your needs. The directory includes housing information, health care services, community programs, community groups, caregiver support and more!
The Age-Friendly Caledon Directory is available as a printable PDF for individuals that do not have access to the Internet. View or print our Age-Friendly Caledon Directory - also available in Italian, French and Punjabi. Or, pick up a copy at community centres across Caledon.
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| Referral and Information Services |
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| Housing Service |
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Local
Provincial/Federal
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| Local Residential and Long-Term Housing |
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| Community Programs and Classes |
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Caledon
Peel
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| Groups, Clubs and Online Networking |
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| Food Services and Food Banks |
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| Caregiver Support Services |
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| Health Care Services and Supports |
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If your situation is an emergency please dial 9.1.1. The following resources are for non-emergency related health care information.
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| Developmental Support Programs |
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| Abuse/Crisis Education/Support |
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If you feel you are in immediate danger please call 9.1.1.
Caledon
PEEL
- Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario - Get Help Now Call the Seniors Safety Line - 1-866-299-1011| To learn more about Elder Abuse 416-916-6728
- Elder Help Peel
- Family Services of Peel -Peel Elder Abuse Support Program - General Intake: 905-453-5775
- Senior Safety - Peel Regional Police - Online resources and information
- Spectra HelpLine (Caledon) - Elder Abuse Support Program (24/7/365) Please call 905-459-7777 or toll-free 1-877-298-5444
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| Mental Education/Support |
- Centre for Addictions and Mental Health (CAMH) - Services and Resources for individuals with Addictions and/or Mental Health Needs - General Inquiries | 416-535-8501 or toll-free 1-800-463-2338 - staffed 24/7
- Psychgeriatric Resource Consultant - William Osler Health System - Call 647-530-4368
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| Diabetes |
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| Hearing |
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| Vision Care |
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| Alternative Medicine & Education |
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| Additional Health Care Services *fee for service* |
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| Volunteering |
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| Legal/Advocacy Services |
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| Transportation (also see our Adult 55+ Transportation Resource Guide Above) |
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| Financial Assistance |
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| Additional Services |
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