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

It’s nearly time for the Victoria Day weekend and the City is reminding everyone of facility closures, modified hours, and alternate programming. Here is all you need to know to plan ahead so you can spend quality time with family and friends!  

City Hall: 

Closed Monday, May 20. Regular hours of operation resume at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 21. 

Public Works: 

Closed Monday, May 20. Regular hours of operation resume at 7:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 21. 

Transit: 

Owen Sound Transit (OST) and Mobility Transit does not run on Sundays and will not be running on Monday, May 20. 

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 20. 

There is no waste collection on Monday, May 20, as scheduled in the 2024 Waste Calendar. 

Compost Site: 

The Leaf & Yard Waste Compost Site will be open regular hours every day. 

Owen Sound & North Grey Union Public Library: 

The library is closed on Monday, May 20. It is open regular hours as of 10 a.m. on Tuesday, May 21. 

Tom Thomson Art Gallery and Tourism Services: 

The Gallery and Tourism Services will be open on Friday, May 17 from 12 noon to 5 p.m.; on Saturday, May 18 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and on Sunday from 12 noon to 4 p.m. The Gallery and Tourism Services will be closed on Monday, May 20. 

Council recently supported a pilot project to relocate Tourism, including summer Visitor Services, to the Art Gallery. This pilot will commence at the start of the May long weekend and extend to the end of 2024. 

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 20 and will re-open on Tuesday, May 21 at 8:30 a.m. 

Recreational Facilities: 

The Julie McArthur Regional Recreation Centre will close at 6 p.m. on Saturday, May 18 and Sunday, May 19. It will be open regular hours on Monday, May 20. 

The Bayshore Community Centre will be closed on Sunday, May 19. It will operate with regular hours on Saturday, May 18 and Monday, May 20. 

The YMCA of Owen Sound Grey Bruce is open on Monday, May 20 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.