Bus Service Offers Muskoka Residents Free Ride to Vaccination Clinics
GRAVENHURST — The District of Muskoka has partnered with Hammond Transportation to give eligible residents in remote areas a lift to COVID-19 vaccine clinics. Vaccination clinics are established in Bracebridge and Huntsville, but Gravenhurst Mayor Paul Kelly said he’s disappointed it the lack of clinics. “[It’s] been a concern since day one,” Kelly said. “So […]
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GRAVENHURST — The District of Muskoka has partnered with Hammond Transportation to give eligible residents in remote areas a lift to COVID-19 vaccine clinics. Vaccination clinics are established in Bracebridge and Huntsville, but Gravenhurst Mayor Paul Kelly said he’s disappointed it the lack of clinics. “[It’s] been a concern since day one,” Kelly said. “So […]
District of Muskoka Launches Transportation Service to COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics
BRACEBRIDGE — The on-demand transportation service is available as of today. Thanks to funding from the provincial government, The District of Muskoka has partnered with Hammond Transportation Ltd. The purpose of this transportation service is to bring eligible Muskoka residents to vaccination clinics either in Bracebridge or Huntsville. Its curb-to-curb service and trips are booked on […]
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BRACEBRIDGE — The on-demand transportation service is available as of today. Thanks to funding from the provincial government, The District of Muskoka has partnered with Hammond Transportation Ltd. The purpose of this transportation service is to bring eligible Muskoka residents to vaccination clinics either in Bracebridge or Huntsville. Its curb-to-curb service and trips are booked on […]
On-Demand Transportation Service for COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics
BRACEBRIDGE — Through funding provided by the Province of Ontario, The District Municipality of Muskoka (the District) has partnered with Hammond Transportation Ltd. to provide eligible residents with accessible transportation to the COVID-19 vaccination clinics located in Bracebridge and Huntsville, starting today. This transportation service is an on-demand, curb-to-curb service and trips will be booked […]
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BRACEBRIDGE — Through funding provided by the Province of Ontario, The District Municipality of Muskoka (the District) has partnered with Hammond Transportation Ltd. to provide eligible residents with accessible transportation to the COVID-19 vaccination clinics located in Bracebridge and Huntsville, starting today. This transportation service is an on-demand, curb-to-curb service and trips will be booked […]
District Makes Improvements to the Corridor 11 Bus
BRACEBRIDGE — The District of Muskoka has worked with Hammond Transportation to improve the Corridor 11 bus that serves the Muskoka area. The bus travels along Highway 11 between Huntsville and Barrie with stops in Port Sydney, Bracebridge, Gravenhurst, Kilworthy, Washago, and Orillia. Starting on Monday, November 2nd, the bus will be newly branded. The […]
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BRACEBRIDGE — The District of Muskoka has worked with Hammond Transportation to improve the Corridor 11 bus that serves the Muskoka area. The bus travels along Highway 11 between Huntsville and Barrie with stops in Port Sydney, Bracebridge, Gravenhurst, Kilworthy, Washago, and Orillia. Starting on Monday, November 2nd, the bus will be newly branded. The […]
Hammond Transportation celebrates 75 years in Muskoka and area
BRACEBRIDGE — Muskokans have seen the Hammond name on the side of buses for decades, but 2019 marks a milestone achievement for the company as it celebrates 75 years moving people from point A to point B. Greg Hammond has been with the company for 35 years and is the president. As we circle a […]
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BRACEBRIDGE — Muskokans have seen the Hammond name on the side of buses for decades, but 2019 marks a milestone achievement for the company as it celebrates 75 years moving people from point A to point B. Greg Hammond has been with the company for 35 years and is the president. As we circle a […]
Orvil Keith Hammond
February 23, 1929 – November 11, 2017 Orvil Hammond was the grandson of an English Home Boy and Muskoka pioneer. His parents instilled a sense of responsibility and entrepreneurship in he and his siblings at an early age, and Orv embraced that concept fully. Family was at the heart of everything he did, for 65 […]
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February 23, 1929 – November 11, 2017 Orvil Hammond was the grandson of an English Home Boy and Muskoka pioneer. His parents instilled a sense of responsibility and entrepreneurship in he and his siblings at an early age, and Orv embraced that concept fully. Family was at the heart of everything he did, for 65 […]
Hammond Transportation Replaces Diesel School Buses with Economical and Clean Propane Autogas
Local bus operator reduces emissions with 20 alternative fuel buses Twenty new school buses fueled by clean-burning, affordable propane autogas will begin operation for the new school year in the Parry Sound area on school bus routes operated by Hammond Transportation. Hammond Transportation is one of Ontario’s premier family-owned school bus, charter bus and motor […]
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Local bus operator reduces emissions with 20 alternative fuel buses Twenty new school buses fueled by clean-burning, affordable propane autogas will begin operation for the new school year in the Parry Sound area on school bus routes operated by Hammond Transportation. Hammond Transportation is one of Ontario’s premier family-owned school bus, charter bus and motor […]
Corridor 11 Bus Celebrates One Full Year of Service
Muskoka, Ontario –Hammond Transportation is proud to celebrate one full year of providing Corridor 11 Bus service to riders in Muskoka. Despite unexpected setbacks in late 2012, which temporarily halted service, the Corridor 11 Bus hit the road permanently last December and has been going strong ever since. “We are really pleased with how ridership […]
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Muskoka, Ontario –Hammond Transportation is proud to celebrate one full year of providing Corridor 11 Bus service to riders in Muskoka. Despite unexpected setbacks in late 2012, which temporarily halted service, the Corridor 11 Bus hit the road permanently last December and has been going strong ever since. “We are really pleased with how ridership […]
Hammond Named Transportation Provider for Ontario Winter Games
Once again we are proud to be the transportation provider for the Ontario Winter Games which are taking place February 27th to March 2nd, with events in the Muskoka Region and as far south as the Barrie area. The Ontario Games are the largest multi-sport event in the province, with over 3,500 athletes, coaches, managers […]
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Once again we are proud to be the transportation provider for the Ontario Winter Games which are taking place February 27th to March 2nd, with events in the Muskoka Region and as far south as the Barrie area. The Ontario Games are the largest multi-sport event in the province, with over 3,500 athletes, coaches, managers […]
Here We Grow Again!
We are pleased to announce that Hammond Transportation has reached an agreement to purchase the bus operations of Getaway Coach Lines! Effective Saturday February 15 we will take over the charter operations of Getaway Coach Lines; and on March 15 we will take over the line run portion of the business. This expansion will see […]
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We are pleased to announce that Hammond Transportation has reached an agreement to purchase the bus operations of Getaway Coach Lines! Effective Saturday February 15 we will take over the charter operations of Getaway Coach Lines; and on March 15 we will take over the line run portion of the business. This expansion will see […]
Congratulations to Orv Hammond
2014 is a very special year for all of us in the Hammond Transportation family as we celebrate Orv Hammond’s 70th year in business! By the way, Orvil also celebrates his 85th birthday on Feb. 23. Happy Birthday & Congratulations! Orvil Hammond’s Early Years in Business In 1943 (during war time) at the age of […]
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2014 is a very special year for all of us in the Hammond Transportation family as we celebrate Orv Hammond’s 70th year in business! By the way, Orvil also celebrates his 85th birthday on Feb. 23. Happy Birthday & Congratulations! Orvil Hammond’s Early Years in Business In 1943 (during war time) at the age of […]
The Road Explorer – Hammond Transportation Limited
Like the entire Hammond Transportation company, Muskoka Travel has thrived under controlled growth, thanks largely to its people, who include many long-time, dedicated employees. In 1944, the principal of Bracebridge High School advised 14-year-old Orvil Hammond to quit school and enter the working world. Heeding the schoolmaster’s advice, Hammond entered the world profile by Jeffrey Reed […]
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Like the entire Hammond Transportation company, Muskoka Travel has thrived under controlled growth, thanks largely to its people, who include many long-time, dedicated employees. In 1944, the principal of Bracebridge High School advised 14-year-old Orvil Hammond to quit school and enter the working world. Heeding the schoolmaster’s advice, Hammond entered the world profile by Jeffrey Reed […]