Facilities and Recreation

Effective February 18, 2021, Township arenas and community centres have re-opened for public use, including Shallow Lake Arena. The ice pad will remain available for use until at least March 28, 2021.

Private ice rentals are available to parties of 25 people or less, with respect to Provincial guidelines and Township COVID-19 safety policies. To schedule a rental, and inquire regarding health and safety protocols, please contact our facilities department. 

Georgian Bluffs has three arenas including: Derby Community Centre located at 137534 Concession 7, Kilsyth; Kemble Arena located at 319897 Kemble Rock Road, Kemble; Shallow Lake Community Centre located at 550 Princess Street, Shallow Lake.

The arena at Shallow Lake Community Centre is the only arena in the Township of Georgian Bluffs that maintains an ice surface. Ice times are available from September to March, Public Skating is every Sunday from 12:00 p.m. to 12:50 p.m. ($2.00 per skater). 

This year we are also offering two new public skating opportunities during weekdays:

• Parent & Tot Public Skating on Tuesdays from 10:30 am to 12:00 pm ($2.00 per skater)
• Adult Public Skating on Fridays from 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm ($2.00 per skater

The Township of Georgian Bluffs' Community Centres and Arenas are Nut Aware. The Township cannot guarantee the facilities are completely free of nut products, however vendors are no longer selling products containing nuts and facility users are asked not to bring nut products inside. By doing so, we hope to reduce the risk for those with severe allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis.

Parks, recreation and trails play an important role within the Township of Georgian Bluffs and help shape the lives of our communities. To provide direction for these important community assets over the next ten years, the Township of Georgian Bluffs is preparing a Recreation and Trails Master Plan.

This is the first document of its kind since amalgamation and will engage residents across Georgian Bluffs to help Council and Staff identify community needs along with ways to provide facilities and services in a cost-effective manner.

The Master Plan is being prepared by Monteith Brown Planning Consultants who have over 40 years of experience in the parks, recreation and trails sector. Monteith Brown has developed similar master plans and studies across Ontario, and specifically in Grey-Bruce communities such as South Bruce Peninsula, North Bruce Peninsula, Saugeen Shores, The Blue Mountains and Owen Sound.

To view an electronic copy of the Master Plan, click here.

The initial Draft Recreation and Trails Master Plan was presented to Council at their February 19, 2020 Council meeting. A public open house were held on March 12, 2020 at Shallow Lake Arena for he public to view and discuss. Moneith Brown Planning Consultants presented their second presentation to Council on July 9, 2020 as an overview of the process and items to consider. The plan was adopted at the December 16, 2020 meeting of Council.

To rent a Facility, fill out our Facility Rental Agreement here.

To submit an Ice Rental Terms of Agreement form click here.

Please note, you must also complete the COVID-19 Safety Plan prior to your event date.

Please review the Precautionary Measures for Ice Users document with your group. This document provides COVID-19 related procedures that have been put in place to keep arena users and our staff safe.

For rental fees for facilities, arenas, halls, and ball diamonds please contact Zach Carson by phone 519-376-2729 ext. 201 or by email.

Shallow Lake Minor Hockey Association

Shallow Lake Skating Club

Shallow Lake Crushers Senior A Hockey Club

To find additional activities in Georgian Bluffs or our neighbouring communities visit the PLAY Bruce-Grey Website.

The Township also maintains the Georgian Bluffs Trail on the former CN Rail Line running from Parkhead through Shallow Lake and Benallen into Owen Sound. Use of the trail is controlled by the Georgian Bluffs Trail By-Law. Please submit an application form to obtain your permit for permitted motorized use of the Georgian Bluffs Trail.

• Sarawak Family Park
• Cedar Hill Park
• Centennial Park

All boat launches are accessible with a key, provided to residents upon obtaining a permit.

To submit a Boat Launch Permit and Agreement to Zach Carson, please click here.

To remit payment please remit a cheque to the Township of Georgian Bluffs via mail or to our drop-box at Township Administration Offices at 177964 Grey Road 18.