Remembrance Day Closure: Wednesday, November 11, 2026

Bruce County offices and remote services are closed on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, in honour of Remembrance Day.
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Lest We Forget

Bruce County offices and remote services are closed on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, in honour of Remembrance Day. 

We are also lowering the flags at our administration centres across the County to half-mast in respect to Indigenous Veterans Day on November 8, and on Remembrance Day on November 11, 2026.

Remembrance Day and Veterans’ Week is a time to respect, reflect and remember. From November 5 to 11, we encourage you to commemorate Remembrance Day and Veterans’ Week in a way that is meaningful to you.

Thank you to local Legion branches hosting ceremonies across Bruce County; find a ceremony near you.

Support and Services

Bruce County administration buildings are closed Wednesday, November 11, 2026. They will resume virtual and in-person services on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. This includes: 

  • Bruce County Administration Centre, Walkerton
  • Lakeshore Hub, Port Elgin
  • Peninsula Hub, Wiarton
  • Penetangore Hub, Kincardine

EarlyON Child and Family Centres are also closed Wednesday, November 11, 2026. Visit the EarlyON calendar for programming details.

Bruce County Public Library 

All Branches are closed on Wednesday, November 11, 2026. Access online resources 24/7 at http://www.library.brucecounty.on.ca.

Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre

The Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre and Museum Archives is closed on Wednesday, November 11, 2026.

In case of emergency

If you are a tenant of Bruce County Housing Corporation and have a maintenance emergency, please call 1-800-265-3022. 

For essential services, please call 2-1-1 Ontario or visit 211ontario.ca for community resources and support. The 2-1-1 service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Language interpretation is available. 

For emergencies, please call 9-1-1. For non-emergency reporting, visit opp.ca/reporting.

Thank you

We want to take a moment to thank the dedicated employees who work on Remembrance Day. We appreciate your commitment and efforts.