Wishing you a safe and happy Thanksgiving weekend

The Thanksgiving Day holiday will affect programming and operating hours for Monday, October 12, 2026.

As families and friends prepare to gather in celebration of Thanksgiving, Bruce County is wishing everyone a safe and memorable holiday long weekend. 

Please note that the holiday will affect Bruce County services and programming. 

Support and Services 

Bruce County administration buildings close on Monday, October 12, 2026. They will resume virtual and in-person services on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. This includes: 

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

Also closing for the holiday are EarlyON Child and Family Centres. Visit the EarlyON calendar for programming details. 

Bruce County Public Library  

All Branches are closed on Monday, October 12, 2026. Access online resources available 24/7 at www.library.brucecounty.on.ca. 

Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre 

The Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre, including the Museum Archives, is closed on Monday, October 12, 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

Although it may be a holiday for many, we want to take a moment to thank the dedicated employees who work on Thanksgiving Day. We appreciate your commitment and efforts.