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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
Waste Collection Delay - December 29, 2025
Due to today’s snowy conditions, waste collection may not be completed as scheduled. If your waste is not collected today, please bring it back in and set it out again on your next regular collection day. Thank you for your patience.
Significant Weather Event Declared
The Township of Georgian Bluffs has declared a significant weather event due to forecasted and/or observed weather conditions. The declaration is to notify the public that due to the current or forecasted conditions, caution is to be observed when travelling on roads maintained by the Township of Georgian Bluffs, and that it may take longer than usual to bring the condition of the roads back to a state of repair.
We expect delays to waste collection due to the weather and road conditions.
Please use caution and allow yourself extra time to reach your destination. Gravel roads in particular have been impacted by the freeze/thaw cycle, so please be extra cautious on gravel roads. The significant weather event remains in effect until the event is declared to be over.
For more information on road conditions in Georgian Bluffs, visit www.georgianbluffs.ca/snowclearing. For active Weather Warnings, visit the Environment Canada Website.
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.
Township of Georgian Bluffs
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!
Danuta Valleau, a dedicated volunteer and resident of Georgian Bluffs, has been honored with the prestigious Ontario Senior of the Year Award in recognition of her exceptional commitment to community service.
The Senior of the Year Awards, presented annually by the Government of Ontario, acknowledge seniors who enrich the social, cultural, or civic life of the community.
The Township of Georgian Bluffs is now collecting photos for our 2025 Community Calendar. We're inviting everyone, residents and visitors, to share their favorite pictures showing the beautiful views and things to see and do in Georgian Bluffs.
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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