Township News

The Township of Georgian Bluffs was deeply saddened to learn about the recent incidents in our region where hateful and discriminatory letters were sent to individuals within our 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. Council would like to emphasize that these actions are completely unacceptable and do not reflect the values of our inclusive and diverse community.

Please be advised that Somers Street in Georgian Bluffs will be closed daily between 27^th Street and 30^th Street from Tuesday, July 4^th to Thursday, July 6, 2023, weather permitting.

The road will be closed, allowing local traffic only, between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. as excavation work is underway.

The Township of Georgian Bluffs is forming a Short-Term Accommodations (STA) Working Group and is seeking community members to actively participate in this important initiative. This group will provide valuable insight that will shape Council decisions.

Grey County will removing Hazardous trees on Grey Road 17B between Youngs Drive and Alpha Street.

Grey Road 17B will be CLOSED from 13^th Street to Alpha Street with local traffic access to Young’s drive from 7:30am – 4:30pm July 5^th 2023.

Please be advised that the Township of Georgian Bluffs administrative office will be closed on Monday, July 3^rd for the Canada Day holiday.

The office will be open on Friday, June 30^th for regular hours from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The Township of Georgian Bluffs intends to control noxious weeds (namely Wild Chervil, Poison Ivy and Giant Hogweed) in accordance with the Weed Control Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. W.5, s. 3. along all rural roadsides under our jurisdiction. 

Due to the enthusiastic response from our participants, Georgian Bluffs is thrilled to announce the expansion of our drop-in pickleball program.

Starting Monday, June 26th, Georgian Bluffs will introduce extended hours and additional dates for drop-in pickleball sessions across all three arenas.

As National Indigenous Peoples Day is recognized across Canada, the Township of Georgian Bluffs is paying tribute to the remarkable life and enduring legacy of Nahnebahwequay, a prominent Ojibwe woman whose extraordinary journey has left an indelible mark on our community.

Nahnebahwequay, also known as Catherine Sutton, was a resident of the former Township of Sarawak and a fierce advocate for the rights of Indigenous Peoples during the mid-19th century.

Effective Immediately, the Township of Georgian Bluffs has now lifted the total fire ban that was put in place on June 7, 2023.

Please note that the intersection of Elm Street and Taylor Street, on the border between Georgian Bluffs and the Town of South Bruce Peninsula, will be closed on Thursday, June 15 and Friday, June 16 for work required as part of the Elm Street reconstruction project.