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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.
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.
The Township of Georgian Bluffs will be hosting a Canada Day celebration at the Big Bay Dock commencing at 9:00 a.m. on July 1, 2022.
This event is open to the public! A pancake and bacon breakfast will be served until 10:30 a.m.
The Township Building Department is now using Cloud Permit, a building permit software that allows applicants to apply for- and check the status of- Georgian Bluffs building permits online. All permit updates, approvals, inspection requests and reports are handled electronically and sent directly to the applicant by email.
The 2022 Budget Survey deadline has been extended! The survey is available online and in print at the Shallow Lake Arena and the Township Administration Office until noon on November 26, 2021.
We are pleased to invite you to a Town Hall with the Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Ian Arra and other Health Unit staff to answer questions about operating your business during COVID-19.
Please register at the link below, and please submit your questions to Dr. Arra and team in the registration process.
Please be advised: recycling must be placed in a standard recycling bin and not a large bin on wheels.
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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