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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
In-Person polls for the 2022 Municipal and School Board Election in Georgian Bluffs will be available at various locations from October 19 to October 24, 2022.
In addition to online and telephone voting, which opened on October 6, Georgian Bluffs is also holding in-person polls where voters can submit a paper ballot.
Online and Telephone voting is now open in Georgian Bluffs for the 2022 Municipal and School Board Election.
Voter Information Letters containing your Voter PIN have been mailed to everyone on the voters’ list.
Voter Information Letters are in the mail for the 2022 Municipal and School Board Election in Georgian Bluffs! Keep an eye on your mailbox for your letter to arrive before Thanksgiving weekend.
Voter Information Letters have been mailed to everyone on the voter’s list, and they contain your Voter PIN.
The Township of Georgian Bluffs is holding an Open House at the Kemble Community Center (Arena) on Monday, September 26 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. to hear your ideas for the arena renovation project.
In 2021, the Township received a grant through the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program of $1.2 million to fund upgrades to the Kemble Arena, including improving accessibility and renovating the space to accommodate different recreation activities.
The Township of Georgian Bluffs will be lowering all flags to half mast following the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
Flags located at the Township Office, Shallow Lake Cenotaph, Kemble Women’s Institute Lookout and Big Bay will be lowered to honour the passing of the Queen, who has reigned over the United Kingdom and Commonwealth for over 70 years.
The Township of Georgian Bluffs is flying the Every Child Matters Flag for the month of September in recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30, 2022.
The Flag will be raised at the Shallow Lake Arena and the Kemble Women’s Institute lookout on Grey Road 1.
The Stanley Cup made a stop at the Shallow Lake Arena on the morning of Monday, August 29 to visit the Shallow Lake Minor Hockey Association on it’s way to Sauble Beach.
Colorado Avalanche defenseman, Stanley Cup Champion, and former Shallow Lake Laker Kurtis MacDermid invited members of the Shallow Lake Minor Hockey Association to pose for photos with the Stanley Cup at the Arena before it moved on to Sauble for a parade in the afternoon.
The due date for the third installment of the 2022 Tax Bill is approaching on August 24, 2022. Remember, there are many ways to pay your tax bill.
Drop Box: Cheques may be dropped in the afterhours drop box located at the front door of the Township office. Please include the detachable portion of your bill in a sealed envelope.
The Township of Georgian Bluffs offers condolences following the passing of Former MPP Bill Murdoch.
“On behalf of Georgian Bluffs Council, staff, and the community I offer sincere condolences to Mr. Murdoch’s family, friends and loved ones during this difficult time,” said Mayor Dwight Burley.
The Township of Georgian Bluffs is once again looking for photos of scenic views and year-round fun for the 2023 Community Calendar!
Residents and visitors are invited to share their favourite photos of the community to be featured in the annual calendar.
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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