New Residents

We’re delighted to welcome you to the Georgian Bluffs community! This page guides you to all the essentials you’ll need as a new resident. From setting up water bills and learning about waste collection, to discovering local parks and recreation, we’ve gathered everything you need to settle in easily.

Georgian Bluffs is a place where neighbours become friends, and community spirit is all around. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out—our team is here to help. Welcome home to Georgian Bluffs!

Welcome Packages

The Welcome Packages below include important topics such as garbage pick-up, things to do, schools, healthcare, transportation and much more! This information is available in English, French, Ukrainian and Arabic. Ukrainian and Arabic are among the top requested languages for translation services at Grey Bruce Settlement and Language Services.

If you require a different language version, please call us at 519-376-2729 or visit the Administration Building at 177964 Grey Road 18, Owen Sound, Ontario N4K 5N5.

Welcome Package - English Welcome Package - French Welcome Package - Arabic Welcome Package - Ukrainian

Garbage, Recycling and Waste

Georgian Bluffs contracts Waste Management to provide a curbside collection service for common household waste that can be recycled, as well as common household garbage that cannot be recycled.

Property Taxes

The Township of Georgian Bluffs offers property owners the ability to receive an electronic version of their tax bill instead of a paper copy.

Mayor and Council

The Mayor and Council are elected every four years by the community to provide direction and leadership to Georgian Bluffs.

Water Billing

The Township of Georgian Bluffs offers water customers the ability to receive an electronic version of their water bill instead of a paper copy.

By-law Enforcement

Georgian Bluffs is committed to fostering a safe, welcoming community by upholding municipal by-laws.

Dog Tags

Dog tags are an essential part of responsible pet ownership, and are required for all dog owners in Georgian Bluffs.

Township of Georgian Bluffs
177964 Grey Road 18,
Owen Sound, ON N4K 5N5

Send Email to Georgian Bluffs
Phone: 519-376-2729
Fax: 519-372-1620

Looking for things to do?

Georgian Bluffs takes part in many great events throughout the year, from the Outdoor Movie Night, to the Kemble Maple Tour, to the Winter Sparkle and Skate. Take a look at our community calendar for upcoming events and activities for all ages!

See the Community Calendar

Good Neighbour Guide

You play an essential role in maintaining peace and safety in the community. Know your responsibilities as a property owner, and find resources to help.

See the Good Neighbour Guide

Georgian Bluffs is a member of the Grey Bruce Local Immigration Partnership or GBLIP, striving to build stronger communities through awareness, outreach, inclusion and equity to ensure immigrants and newcomers become welcome neighbours throughout Grey and Bruce Counties.

Welcome to the beautiful Bluffs, we’re so happy you’re here!

Visit GBLIP

Did you know?

This land is the traditional territory of the Anishinaabek: The People of the Three Fires known as Ojibway, Odawa, and Pottawatomi Nation, who have inhabited this land from time immemorial.

Georgian Bluffs was formed in 2001 through the amalgamation of the former Townships of Keppel, Sarawak, Derby, and the Village of Shallow Lake. The oldest crown land surveys date back to 1846.