Parks & recreation

Town Conducting Wild Chervil Spot Spraying - May 20-30, 2025

May 22, 2025 - This notice has been updated to reflect that spot spraying will also be occurring on rural roads during the same timeframe.

The Town of The Blue Mountains would like to advise the public that spot spraying of Wild Chervil is scheduled to be conducted on the Georgian Trail and on rural roads from May 20-30, 2025, pending weather and conditions. The herbicide spot-treatment will be conducted by Eagles Weed Control where Wild Chervil has been reported or is present.

Notice of Public Information Centre for Recreational Development of 130 King Street West

The Town of the Blue Mountains is exploring potential recreational uses for the 130 King Street West property in Thornbury. The property is 2.9 acres and is currently home to two outdoor tennis courts. The current Official Plan designation of this property is Primary Settlement Area and the zoning is Community Living Area. Possible recreational uses could include parkland, recreational facilities or a combination thereof. Prior to any development, an appropriate Official Plan Amendment and or Zoning Bylaw Amendment request will need to be passed for the use of the land.

Temporary Trail Closure - Grey Street South to Arthur Taylor Lane

The Town of The Blue Mountains would like to advise the public that access to the Beaver River Trail between Grey Street South and Arthur Taylor Lane will be restricted from Monday, October 21 until Friday, October 25. Staff from the Town's Parks and Trail Division are completing work to realign portions of the trail back on to municipal property. 

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Temporary Closure - Thornbury Harbour - October 18 & 20, 2024

The Town of The Blue Mountains would like to advise the public that access to the Thornbury Harbour, Thornbury Pier and Little River Park Parking Lot will be restricted on Friday, October 18 and Sunday, October 20 from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. each day for haul-out activities. During these times, access to the Harbour will be restricted to vessel owners participating in haul-out. 

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Little Free Libraries Join with Food Pantry in The Blue Mountains, In Celebration of Ontario Public Library Week

This joint-media release is being shared on behalf of The Blue Mountains Public Library, Beaver Valley Outreach, Thornbury-Clarksburg Rotary Club, and the Town of The Blue Mountains. 

THE TOWN OF THE BLUE MOUNTAINS, ON – (October 7, 2024): The Blue Mountains Public Library (BMPL), Beaver Valley Outreach (BVO), Thornbury-Clarksburg Rotary Club, and the Town of The Blue Mountains are celebrating Ontario Public Library Week a bit early with the official launch of five new Little Free Libraries & Food Pantry across the community.