What’s Open & Closed in Owen Sound for Victoria Day Weekend

It’s nearly time for Victoria Day weekend, and the City is reminding everyone of facility closures, modified hours, and alternate programming.

City Hall:

Closed Monday, May 18. Regular hours of operation resume at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 19.

Public Works Administrative Building:

Closed Monday, May 18. Regular hours of operation resume at 7:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 19.

Owen Sound Transit:

Owen Sound Transit (OST) and Mobility Transit do not run on Sundays and will not be running on Monday, May 18.

Guelph Owen Sound Transit (GOST) will remain operating its regular schedule every day.

The Transit Terminal will be open 7 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. on Sunday and Monday to allow for access to washrooms and GOST.

Waste Management:

The Transfer Station is closed on Monday, May 18.

There is no waste collection on Monday, May 18. For multi-residential units with recycling carts collected on Mondays, pickup has been moved to Tuesday, May 19.  See the full waste pick up calendar here: 2026 Waste Management Calendar

Compost Site:

The Leaf & Yard Waste Compost Site will be open regular hours every day.  Regular spring and summer hours are 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Owen Sound & North Grey Union Public Library:

The library is closed on Monday, May 18. It is open regular hours as of 10 a.m. on Tuesday, May 19.

Tom Thomson Art Gallery:

The TOM will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, May 15 and Saturday, May 16. The Gallery will be closed on Sunday, May 17 and Monday, May 18.

Tourism Services:

Tourism services at the Tom Thomson Art Gallery will be open from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, May 17 and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Monday, May 18. 

Parks and Open Space Facilities:

The public washrooms at Harrison Park and Kelso Beach at Nawash Park will be open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily.

The Greenwood Cemetery Office at 190 2nd Ave East will be closed on Monday, May 18 and will re-open on Tuesday, May 19 at 9 a.m.

Recreational Facilities:

The Julie McArthur Regional Recreation Centre will close at 6 p.m. on Saturday, May 16. It will be open regular hours on Sunday, May 17 and Monday, May 18.

The Bayshore Community Centre will be closed on Sunday, May 17. It will operate with regular hours on Saturday, May 16 and Monday, May 18.

The YMCA of Owen Sound Grey Bruce is open on Monday, May 18 from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. with modified programming.

Owen Sound Police:

Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. For non-emergencies, call 519-376-1234, and for emergencies, call 911.

Owen Sound Fire & Emergency Services:

Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. For non-emergencies, call 519-376-2512, and for emergencies, call 911.

By-law Enforcement:

Complaints or questions can always be submitted online. Regular By-Law hours will resume on Tuesday, May 19 at 8:30 a.m.

For more information, please contact communications@owensound.ca

Quick Facts:

·     All 24-hour services such as Owen Sound Fire & Emergency Services and Owen Sound Police Services remain uninterrupted over the holidays.

·    211 Social and Community Supports remain available in non-emergency situations.

·    City service information is available online 24/7 at OwenSound.ca.

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