Local guide · checked at source on 9 October 2026

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

Thornhill sits in both Vaughan and Markham, so the City programs that apply depend on your address. Here is where to start for care at home, getting around, programs and money help, and the CASL partner businesses who work in Thornhill.

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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.
  • Community and social services: dial 2-1-1 to reach 211 Ontario, which helps you find community and social services near you.
  • Government benefits: our free Benefits Finder shows which federal, Ontario programs are worth checking.

Getting around

On YRT, riders 65 and over pay $2.60 with a PRESTO card set to the senior fare type, against $4.24 for an adult (fares effective July 1, 2026). YRT’s On-Request 65+ service is a door-to-door ride for seniors within 5 km of home, anywhere in York Region: book with the YRT On-Request app, online, or at 1-888-762-2950. 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

In Vaughan:

The City of Vaughan’s Older Adult Recreation (65+) page gathers affordable programs, clubs, events and workshops for older adults in one place.

In Markham:

The City of Markham works with five volunteer Seniors Clubs that offer programs, events and services for older adults. Read the City’s page, or call Markham’s Contact Centre at 905-477-5530.

Help with money

In Vaughan:

The City of Vaughan’s Elderly Home-owners Tax Assistance Program is for homeowners 65 and over who live in their home and receive the Guaranteed Income Supplement. Ask Service Vaughan, 905-832-2281, for this year’s amount and deadline.

Ontario’s Senior Homeowners’ Property Tax Grant helps homeowners 64 and over with low to moderate income, and 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 Thornhill

These businesses name Thornhill 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.

Money & tax

Technology help

  • Silver WizardTechnology help for seniors · Respectful, high quality service

Care & health at home

Home repairs & trades

Common questions

What is the YRT senior fare in Thornhill?
Riders 65 and over pay $2.60 on YRT with a PRESTO card set to the senior fare type, against $4.24 for an adult, with fares effective July 1, 2026.
Is there door-to-door transit for seniors in Thornhill?
Yes. YRT’s On-Request 65+ service takes seniors 65 and over door-to-door within 5 km of home, anywhere in York Region. Book with the YRT On-Request app, online, or at 1-888-762-2950.
Who do seniors in Thornhill call for home care?
Ontario Health atHome, at 1-833-515-1234, arranges publicly funded home care and long-term care applications.
Does CASL have partners in Thornhill?
Yes. Businesses in accounting & tax, appliance repair & installation, chimney cleaning & repair and more name Thornhill 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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