What’s Open & Closed in Owen Sound on Family Day 2026

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

City Hall and Public Works Administration Building: 

Closed Monday, February 16. Regular hours of operation resume at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, February 17. 

Transit: 

The Transit Terminal will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Monday, February 16, for the sale of GOST tickets. 

Guelph Owen Sound Transit (GOST) will remain operating its regular schedule on Monday, February 16, weather permitting 

Owen Sound Transit and Mobility Transit will not be running on Monday, February 16. 

Waste Management: 

The Transfer Station will be closed on Monday, February 16. There is no waste collection on Monday, February 16, as scheduled in the 2026 Waste Management Calendar. 

Compost Site: 

The Leaf & Yard Waste Compost Site is currently closed for the season. It will reopen in April. 

Owen Sound & North Grey Union Public Library: 

Closed on Monday, February 16. Regular hours of operation resume as of 10 a.m. on Tuesday, February 17.  

Tom Thomson Art Gallery and Tourism Office: 

Closed on Monday, February 16. Regular hours of operation resume at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 17. 
 

Recreational Facilities: 

The Julie McArthur Regional Recreation Centre (JMRRC) and Harry Lumley Bayshore Community Centre will both be operating with regular hours on Monday, February 16.  

There is a free family holiday skate at the JMRRC on Monday, February 16, from 12:00 p.m. until 1:30 p.m. 

The Harrison Park Outdoor Rink is open. Remember HOSE - Hockey on Odd calendar days and Skating on Even calendar days. 

The YMCA of Owen Sound Grey Bruce is open on Monday, February 16 from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. with a free day of family fun. 

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 be submitted online anytime. Regular By-Law hours will resume on Tuesday, February 17 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