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2025 Waste Collection Calendars

Owen Sound's 2025 Waste Management Calendar is here! đŸŒŸ Get yours online at OwenSound.ca/Waste or grab a paper copy at City Hall, the Transit Terminal, or the Library. 

 

Future Owen Sound - Vision 2050

The Future Owen Sound—Vision 2050 survey resulted in resulted in nearly 1,000 surveys completed and more than 5,000 qualitative responses recorded.  Click here for the Future Owen Sound - Vision 2050 Survey Report
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Short-Term Rental One-Year Review Survey

The City introduced licensing requirements for short-term rentals (like Airbnb properties) in March 2024, following Council's approval in December 2023. Now, it's time to evaluate how these rules are working for our community. 

City Manager's Updates

Monthly highlights of successes and upcoming priorities in the City of Owen Sound.  Presented at the end of each month to Council and the public.  Click here to view the latest updates.

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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