What’s Open & Closed in Owen Sound for Thanksgiving Weekend

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

City Hall:

Closed Monday, October 13. Regular City Hall hours of operation resume at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, October 14.

Public Works:

Closed Monday, October 13. Regular Public Works hours of operation resume at 7:30 a.m. on Tuesday, October 14.

Transit:

Owen Sound Transit (OST) and Mobility Transit do not run on Sundays and will not run on Monday, October 13. Riders are reminded to refer to the Transit App for more information.

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 Monday to allow for access to washrooms and GOST ticket purchases.  

Waste Management:

The Transfer Station is closed on Monday, October 13, 2025.

There is no waste collection on Monday, October 13, as scheduled in the 2025 Waste Calendar.

Compost Site:

The Leaf & Yard Waste Compost Site will be open regular hours, 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily.

To better align with shorter daylight hours at this time of year, Owen Sound’s Leaf and Yard Waste site will close daily at 5 p.m. starting on Tuesday, October 14, 2025.  Updated hours for the site through the fall are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. 

Owen Sound & North Grey Union Public Library:

The library is closed on Monday, October 13.  It is open regular hours as of 10 a.m. on Tuesday, October 14.

Tom Thomson Art Gallery and Tourism Services:

The Art Gallery and Tourism Services are open Tuesday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Parks and Open Space Facilities:

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, October 13 and will re-open on Tuesday, October 14 at 9 a.m.

Recreational Facilities:

The Julie McArthur Regional Recreation Centre and Bayshore Community Centre will be open for regular operating hours throughout the long weekend.  Regular hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., plus some evenings based on ice rentals.

The walking track at the Bayshore has reopened following arena renovations over the summer.

The YMCA of Owen Sound Grey Bruce will operate on Holiday Hours (7 a.m. to 3 p.m.) on Thanksgiving Monday.

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:

By-law complaints can be submitted online 24/7.  Regular By-Law Enforcement hours will resume on Tuesday, September 2 at 8:30 a.m.

For more information, please contact Tim Simmonds, City Manager, at 519-376-4440 ext. 1210 or email tsimmonds@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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