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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.
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.
Georgian Bluffs Council has reviewed the 2024 Draft Budget, with a continued commitment to advancing the Township as an affordable, connected community with a focus on infrastructure.
This year’s budget process was enhanced to promote collaboration between Council, staff, and the community in setting budget priorities and improving transparency and engagement. A budget survey was released last August, followed by a special Council session in early December to review proposed projects and establish Council’s priorities.
The Township of Georgian Bluffs is calling on you to share your thoughts on the draft 2024 Budget.
Join us at the Committee of the Whole meeting on February 7, 2024, for a special public input session. Your insights can help shape how we invest in community services and infrastructure. This meeting is an opportunity for you to share your thoughts and help guide our community's financial decisions.
After a thorough recruitment and selection process, the Township of Georgian Bluffs is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Niall Lobley as Chief Administrative Officer.
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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