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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Corridor 11 Bus Expands Schedule to Meet Rider Needs Muskoka Ontario – As promised, Hammond Transportation listened to feedback from riders and residents across Muskoka and expanded its Corridor 11 Bus schedule to meet local needs. The bus will continue to run Monday to Friday, from Huntsville to Barrie and back, making stops along the […]

For Immediate Release Effective Friday March 15, 2013 Hammond Transportation has taken over the coach and limo business of Sinton Transportation of Barrie. The transaction will expand Hammond’s motorcoach fleet to 19 coaches and will add two limousines, a limo bus, and other vehicles to the Hammond fleet. To maintain the excellent service that the […]

For Immediate Release Muskoka, Ontario – Hammond Transportation is pleased to announce that as of December 3, 2012 the Corridor 11 Bus will be back on the road again — but warns that the fight for a full permanent license is not over. After opposition by a current existing licensed carrier, Hammond Transportation halted service […]

And the Winner Is… Smartax Business Services South presented the 19th Annual Bracebridge Chamber of Commerce Outstanding Business Achievement Awards on Wed. Nov. 14, 2012 at the Rotary Centre for Youth. Almost 100 people came out to celebrate excellence in our business community. The following people and businesses received the most votes from Bracebridge Chamber […]

Hammond Transportation is disappointed to announce that due to regulatory issues we are forced to temporarily discontinue the Corridor 11 Bus service as of Wednesday, October 17. Passenger transportation in Ontario is regulated through the Ontario Highway Transport Board (OHTB). We are licensed to operate charter bus services throughout the Muskoka and Simcoe areas, and […]

Hammond Transportation is once again proud to work with Parkbus to expand their popular city-to-park express bus service in the upcoming 2012 season. Destinations now include Algonquin Provincial Park, Killarney Provincial Park, Bruce Peninsula National Park and Tobermory. We have supported Parkbus ever since this grassroots, non-profit initiative began in 2010 and have worked make […]

We are excited to announce, with our congratulations to other recipients from the Port Sydney Chamber of Commerce: OUTSTANDING BUSINESS OF THE YEAR 2011 – 2 awards were presented at the Chamber Christmas Dinner Event Beverly Woods, Sutton Group Muskoka Realty Inc. Greg Hammond, Hammond Transportation OUTSTANDING NEW BUSINESS OF THE YEAR Derek Watson-Brown, Port […]