Local guide · checked at source on 9 October 2026

Help for seniors in North York: where to start, getting around, and trusted local businesses.

Living in North York, or helping a parent who does? Here is where to start for care at home, getting around, programs and money help, and the CASL partner businesses who work in North York.

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General information. Programs, fares and fees change, so the linked page is always the final word.

Where to start

  • Help at home or long-term care: Ontario Health atHome, 1-833-515-1234, arranges publicly funded home care and every long-term care application. Read home care in Ontario.
  • Toronto Seniors Helpline: 416-217-2077, one number for community supports, care at home and crisis services.
  • Government benefits: our free Benefits Finder shows which federal, Ontario and Toronto programs are worth checking.

Getting around

Seniors 65 and over pay the TTC senior fare, and once you’ve paid for 47 TTC trips in a calendar month on the same PRESTO card, the rest of the month is free. Wheel-Trans, the TTC’s door-to-door service, is based on how a disability affects travel on regular transit, not on age. GO Transit is 55% off from 65.

More: transportation for seniors, including the free accessible parking permit and renewing a licence at 80.

Programs and activities

The City of Toronto runs registered recreation programs, such as fitness classes, swimming and arts, in community centres across the city, and adults 60 and over get 50% off the fee for adult programs. Read the City’s page. For free and low cost programs across Toronto, see free programs for seniors in Toronto.

Help with money

The City of Toronto’s Property Tax, Water and Solid Waste Relief Programs help low income senior homeowners: you must be over 65, or 60 to 64 and receiving the Guaranteed Income Supplement, with household income under the City’s limit, and there is a yearly deadline. Read the City’s page. Ontario’s Senior Homeowners’ Property Tax Grant is claimed on your tax return; our benefits checklist explains it.

For changes that help you stay at home, read grants and tax credits for home changes.

CASL partners who serve North York

These businesses name North York among the places they work, on their own CASL page. Each is a partner in our network with an offer or a standard of service for members; see the page for details. Many more partners serve the whole GTA: see every partner and offer.

Legal & planning

Real estate

Moving & downsizing

Money & tax

Technology help

  • Geek SquareComputer repair & technology help · 10% off repair and support
  • Silver WizardTechnology help for seniors · Respectful, high quality service

Pets, food & everyday

Care & health at home

Home repairs & trades

Common questions

Who do seniors in North York call for help?
The Toronto Seniors Helpline, 416-217-2077, connects seniors and caregivers to community supports, care at home and crisis services. For publicly funded home care or long-term care, call Ontario Health atHome at 1-833-515-1234.
Do seniors get a discount on recreation programs in North York?
Yes. Adults 60 and over get 50% off the fee for City of Toronto adult registered recreation programs, such as fitness classes, swimming and arts.
What is the TTC senior fare?
Seniors 65 and over pay the TTC senior fare, and after 47 paid TTC trips in a calendar month on the same PRESTO card, the rest of the month is free.
Does CASL have partners in North York?
Yes. Businesses in accessible renovations, accounting & tax, appliance repair and more name North York among the places they work, and many others serve the whole GTA. They are listed on this page. Joining CASL is free.

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