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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 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
The successful FoodCycler Pilot Program is back for 2024, with 200 indoor composters now available for purchase.
In 2023, the Township partnered with Food Cycle Science to offer this innovative indoor composting technology to 100 residents at a discounted rate, testing the utility of FoodCyclers to compost food waste and divert it from landfills. The program saw 27.9 metric tonnes (MT) of food waste diverted and has been extended into 2024.
Dust off your life jackets, stock up on sunscreen, and prepare to make waves! Permits for the Balmy Beach and Big Bay boat launches are now available for the 2024 season. Launch your vessel at two of the most picturesque spots in the area and set sail for an unforgettable summer.
Weight restrictions for Georgian Bluffs roads will be lifted as of Monday, April 15, 2024.
Calling all food truck entrepreneurs – get ready to spice up the summer in some of the most picturesque places around! Starting April 2nd, you can apply for your refreshment vehicle to be stationed in beloved parks and public spaces throughout Georgian Bluffs for the 2024 season.
The Georgian Bluffs Township Office will be closed for the day on Thursday, March 28th, for staff training and development.
The office will remain closed for the Easter holiday weekend on Friday, March 29th, and Monday, April 1st. Regular business hours will resume on Tuesday, April 2nd at 9:00 a.m.
Update Thursday, February 29, 2024 - 11:15 a.m.
Weight restrictions of 5 tonne per axle will be implemented on Township roads in Georgian Bluffs starting Friday, March 1, 2024, for the spring season. These restrictions will remain in effect until May 1, 2024, to keep roads from getting damaged during the vulnerable spring thaw.
The February 21, 2024 meeting of Committee of the Whole has been cancelled.
In a move to further streamline the planning and building process for residents and developers, the Township of Georgian Bluffs is excited to announce the launch of our new online platform for submitting planning applications. Using Cloudpermit, a system already successfully implemented by the Township’s Building Department, we now offer a seamless, end-to-end digital solution from planning application to building completion.
As the due date for the first installment of the 2024 Interim Tax Bill approaches on February 24th, remember there are many ways to pay your tax bill.
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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