2026 Waste Calendars Now Available Online

Now available online (click below) or in paper copies for pick-up at City Hall, the Owen Sound Transit Terminal, and the Owen Sound and North Grey Union Library after December 22, 2025.

If printing at home, particularly in black and white, please select the calendar that corresponds to your location, either the EAST or the WEST side.

Click Here for Waste Collection Calendars

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Skating

Public Skating & Good Cheer Rink

Lace up your skates and hit the ice! Whether you’re looking for a free family skate or want to join shinny, figure skating, adult, or kids’ sessions, we have options for everyone. Check the schedule and find the perfect time to enjoy some fun on the ice!

Current status of the (outdoor) Good Cheer Rink: OPEN (as of Dec. 22, 2025).
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Future Owen Sound: Vision 2050

Future Owen Sound: Vision 2050 Long-Term Strategic Plan builds off previous strategic plans and was developed through extensive community engagement to identify the seven priorities.

While Vision 2050 is a long-term strategic plan led by the municipality, its success will ultimately be determined by the ongoing contributions of everyone. Click here to learn more.

Public Transit

Explore Owen Sound’s public transit system — from a 4-route city bus service running Monday to Saturday, to a weekly inter-city GOST connection to Guelph, plus mobility-bus options for those with accessibility needs. Real-time trip planning is easy with the free Transit App - click here to learn more!
New Year's Eve family celebration

New Year's Eve Family Celebration

Ring in the New Year with the whole family!
Join The City of Owen Sound and YMCA Bruce Grey Owen Sound for the New Year’s Eve Family Celebration at the Julie McArthur Regional Recreation Centre on Wednesday, December 31, from 1–4 PM.
Fun for everyone includes skating, swimming, crafting, face painting, balloons, photos and more! Admission is FREE, but donations at the door are greatly appreciated.
Don’t miss the fun—check the New Year’s Eve webpage here for updates and schedules!

GOST

Inter-community Transit: GOST (Guelph Owen Sound Transportation) is a public transportation service connecting people from Owen Sound to Guelph and stops in between including Chatsworth, Williamsford, Durham, Mount Forest, Arthur, Fergus and Elora.

Guelph Owen Sound Transit (GOST)

Recreation Programs

We have a fantastic community. Stay healthy and keep active in Owen Sound!

Recreation and Programs

Owen Sound Tourism

Learn about the local events, attractions, accommodations, and more! 

Owen Sound Tourism

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