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Township of Georgian Bluffs
177964 Grey Road 18,
Owen Sound, ON N4K 5N5
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Phone: 519-376-2729
Fax: 519-372-1620
Waste Collection Update - December 31, 2026
Waste Management is in the area completing scheduled pickups on Wednesday, December 31, however heavy snowfall is creating challenges.
If your waste is missed, it will be collected next week on your regularly scheduled pickup day.
For missed collections, please contact Waste Management directly to report the issue at canresidential@wm.com or 1-800-561-1655.
Weather Update - December 31, 2025
Happy New Year Georgian Bluffs! As we ring in 2026, we’re experiencing significant winter weather across the Township.
Weather Update
Environment Canada has issued a snow squall warning, with 30–70 cm of snow expected, and locally higher amounts possible. Near-zero visibility is occurring at times, and conditions may continue into Thursday in some areas.
Road Conditions
The Township remains under a Significant Weather Event Declaration. Plows are on the roads, but due to the volume of snow, it may take longer than usual for roads to return to normal winter maintenance standards. Please avoid travel unless necessary and use extreme caution if driving.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation as crews work through this weather event. Please stay safe and warm.
Holiday Office Closure
The Georgian Bluffs Township offices are closed for the holidays from noon on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, until Friday, January 2, 2026. Regular business hours will resume on Monday, January 5, 2026, at 9 a.m.
During this time, please make use of our online services at www.georgianbluffs.ca for any inquiries.
For missed waste pickups, please reach out to Waste Management directly at canresidential@wm.com or 1-800-561-1655.
Georgian Bluffs wishes everyone a safe and happy holiday season, and looks forward to another great year in 2026.
The Inter Township Fire Department responded to a distress call on August 12, 2023, at Spirit Valley Trail in Bognor, Ontario, to rescue a dog that had fallen into a 25-foot well. The dog, named Nala, accidentally leapt over a fence surrounding the well at approximately 6:00 p.m., leaving her owners in a state of shock and concern.
Please be advised that due to a staffing issue on August 12, 2024, Waste Management was unable to complete the full pickup route in some areas of the Township.
If you reside on the following roads, please leave your waste out for collection today, August 13, as another collection attempt will be made:
Georgian Bluffs is excited to announce the upcoming installation of Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Stations at several locations across the Township. These stations will be situated in public spaces including the Shallow Lake Arena, Sarawak Family Park, and the Township Administrative Offices. Additional chargers will be installed at community centres and other public spaces over the coming months.
Please be advised that a small number of properties on Grey Road 1 between Wiarton and Zion Church Road had their waste collection missed on Monday, August 5.
Pack a picnic, grab your camera and embark on a self guided waterfall tour in the Township of Georgian Bluffs. The Bluffs is fortunate to be home to three beautiful waterfalls, Inglis Falls, Indian Falls and Jones Falls. These three flows are relatively close to each other, and your desired route may vary depending on where your adventure starts and finishes or any other stops you plan to make in between. Here’s an idea of how a self guided waterfall tour in Georgian Bluffs might look.
TAKE NOTICE THAT a Special County of Grey Joint All Councils meeting will be held jointly with the County of Grey and different municipalities.
Please be advised about a temporary disruption on the Georgian Bluffs Rail Trail due to maintenance work in the area. Crews will be replacing hydro utility poles in the forest region near the trail, and require access to the trail as the work is completed.
The Township of Georgian Bluffs is pleased to announce that a columbarium has been installed at Oxenden Cemetery, providing more eternal resting spaces in our scenic and peaceful community.
Oxenden Cemetery, located in the village of Oxenden on Georgian Bay, is renowned for its beautiful views and tranquil atmosphere. This is the first columbarium to be installed at Oxenden Cemetery and introduces an alternative to in-ground cremation interments.
Please be advised that due to an equipment failure on July 15, 2024, Waste Management was unable to complete the full pickup route in North Keppel.
Heads up, Georgian Bluffs chicken enthusiasts! The Township of Georgian Bluffs has introduced a new by-law allowing ownership of backyard chickens. Thanks to enthusiastic community feedback, residents in residential zones can now keep up to six hens on properties larger than 0.2 hectares (0.5 acres). Sorry, roosters—this party is hens only!
Contact Us
Township of Georgian Bluffs
177964 Grey Road 18,
Owen Sound, ON N4K 5N5
Send Email to Georgian Bluffs
Phone: 519-376-2729
Fax: 519-372-1620
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