Ontario is building 109 new electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in Parry Sound-Muskoka. This marks a major milestone in the province’s plan to increase access to EV chargers outside of large urban centres and support the electrification of transportation across the province. As the province continues to see substantial job creation and investment in the growing EV and EV battery manufacturing sector, these new charging stations will provide critical supporting infrastructure in communities across the province, including for EVs made right here in Ontario.
“Our government is taking strong action to make life more affordable and convenient for drivers,” said MPP Graydon Smith. “For EV drivers, finding a charging station that’s close by and available can mean the difference between a quick stop and a time-consuming detour that takes time away from work, school or family,” Smith said. “I’m proud to be delivering over 100 new EV charging stations for communities across Parry Sound-Muskoka to make life easier and more convenient for residents.”
These new chargers are part of the government’s $63 million EV ChargeON Program Community Sites Stream.
“With more than 201,000 electric vehicles on the road in Ontario, we’re putting shovels in the ground to build more charging stations and make life easier for drivers,” said Stephen Lecce, Minister of Energy and Electrification. “That includes a focus on smaller and underserved communities across our province where we are providing more certainty for parents and workers during their commutes.”
Each new EV charging site will include Level 2 charging stations, Level 3 charging stations, or a combination of the two. The government has also launched a new Ultra-Low Overnight Electricity Price Plan and is exploring options for an Electric Vehicle Charger Discount Electricity Rate to further support EV adoption and reduce emissions. The new Ultra-Low Overnight Electricity Price Plan is helping customers who use more electricity at night, including those who charge their electric vehicle, save up to $90 per year.
“Improving EV charging infrastructure is essential to ensuring drivers are confident in electric vehicles,” said Prabmeet Sarkaria, Minister of Transportation. “By focusing on smaller and medium-sized communities, we’re filling gaps in underserved areas to build a more connected charging network for everyone in Ontario.”
LOCATIONS
| Site name | Site City/Town | Municipality | Type of Charger Port(s) | Quantity |
| District Pines LTC Bracebridge | Bracebridge | Bracebridge, Town of | Level 2 port(s) | 4 |
| S&N Convenience) | Britt (Henvey Inlet | Wallbridge, Township of | Level 3 fast charger port(s) 50 – 99 kW | 8 |
| Muskoka Lakes Port Carling Community Centre | Port Carling | Muskoka Lakes, Township of | Level 2 port(s) & Level 3 fast charger port(s) 20 – 49 kW & Level 3 fast charger port(s) 50 – 99 kW | 8 |
| Sundridge Waterfront Park | Sundridge | Sundridge, Village of | Level 3 fast charger port(s) 20 – 49 kW & Level 3 fast charger port(s) 50 – 99 kW | 3 |
| Parry Sound Area Municipal Airport | Seguin | Seguin, Township of | Level 2 port(s) | 4 |
| Burk’s Falls Downtown | Burk’s Falls | Parry Sound District | Level 3 fast charger port(s) 20 – 49 kW & Level 3 fast charger port(s) 50 – 99 kW | 3 |
| Magnetawan Community Centre | Magnetawan | Magnetawan, Municipality of | Level 3 fast charger port(s) 20 – 49 kW & Level 3 fast charger port(s) 50 – 99 kW | 3 |
| Cavalcade Ford | Bracebridge | Bracebridge, Town of | Level 2 port(s) & Level 3 fast charger port(s) 50 – 99 kW | 12 |
| Huntsville Downtown | Huntsville | Huntsville, Town of | Level 3 fast charger port(s) 20 – 49 kW & Level 3 fast charger port(s) 50 – 99 kW | 6 |
| Bracebridge Sportsplex Community Centre | Bracebridge | Bracebridge, Town of Level | 2 port(s) | 5 |
| Huntsville 9100 Hwy 11 S Level | Huntsville | Huntsville, Town of | 3 fast charger port(s) 100 – 199 kW | 4 |
| Parry Sound Stockey Centre | Parry Sound | Parry Sound, Town of | Level 3 fast charger port(s) 20 – 49 kW & Level 3 fast charger port(s) 50 – 99 kW | 4 |
| Petro Canada | Gravenhurst | Gravenhurst, Town of | Level 3 fast charger port(s) 200 kW + | 3 |
| Bracebridge Downtown | Bracebridge | Bracebridge, Town of | Level 3 fast charger port(s) 20 – 49 kW & Level 3 fast charger port(s) 50 – 99 kW | 5 |
| Georgian Bay MacTier Library | MacTier | Georgian Bay, Township of | Level 3 fast charger port(s) 20 – 49 kW & Level 3 fast charger port(s) 50 – 99 kW | 3 |
| Crestwood Inn | Port Carling | Muskoka Lakes, Township of | Level 3 fast charger port(s) 200 kW + | 4 |
| Bala Bay Inn | Torrance | Muskoka Lakes, Township of | Level 3 fast charger port(s) 200 kW + | 4 |
| Gravenhurst 2303 Hwy 11 S | Gravenhurst | Gravenhurst, Town of | Level 3 fast charger port(s) 50 – 99 kW | 4 |
| Hopes Novar Mall | Novar | Perry, Township of | Level 3 fast charger port(s) 20 – 49 kW & Level 3 fast charger port(s) 50 – 99 kW | 3 |
| Parry Sound (Location TBA) | Parry Sound | Parry Sound, Town of | Level 3 fast charger port(s) 200 kW + | 12 |
| Muskoka Lakes Bala Falls | Bala | Muskoka Lakes, Township of | Level 3 fast charger port(s) 20 – 49 kW & Level 3 fast charger port(s) 50 – 99 kW | 3 |
| Georgian Bay MacTier Community Centre | MacTier | Georgian Bay, Township of | Level 2 port(s) | 4 |
As of October 2024, there were more than 201,000 EVs registered in Ontario, including both battery-electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. By 2030, over one million EVs are expected on Ontario’s roads.
QUICK FACTS
The government is investing a total of $91 million through the EV ChargeON program which consists of two streams: the Community Sites Stream and the Government Sites Stream. Through the Community Sites Stream the government is building over 1,300 chargers. Requests for bids for the Government Sites Stream closed in September 2024.
Businesses, not-for-profit corporations, municipalities, Indigenous communities and organizations, and broader public sector organizations (such as hospitals, universities, and colleges) were invited to submit funding applications for the Community Sites Stream.
As of October 2024, there were more than 201,000 EVs registered in Ontario, including both battery-electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. By 2030, over one million EVs are expected on Ontario’s roads.
This initiative builds on Driving Prosperity: The Future of Ontario’s Automotive Sector, a government plan that includes measures aimed to encourage EV uptake across Ontario.
