2026 Family Day Town Hall Office Closure

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The Town of The Blue Mountains would like to advise residents of upcoming service changes due to the Family Day Holiday. 

Town Hall

Town Hall will be closed Monday, February 16, 2026, for Family Day. Town Hall will re-open with regular hours on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.

Waste Collection

Curbside waste collection will occur as usual on Monday, February 16, and for the remainder of the week. Operations staff have provided additional reminders regarding collection:

  • Weekly bag limit: the first garbage bag is free, the second bag requires one tag, and the third bag requires two tags. Each tag costs $5.00. 
  • If you are placing your bins out the night before collection day, they must be placed at the curb after 7:00 p.m.
  • All garbage, organics and recycling must be on the curbside by 7:00 a.m. on your collection day.
  • The cardboard is to be flattened, cut into 18" x 24" pieces and placed next to your recycle boxes.
  • Ensure the Full/Empty tab is tethered to your stationary waste box and fully visible to the collection crew.
  • Landfill and Recycling Depot Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

For more information and service updates regarding waste collection, the “TBM Waste Resource App” is available for download from Apple & Android.

The Blue Mountains Public Library

The Blue Mountains Public Library (173 Bruce St. South) and Craigleith Heritage Depot Museum and Archive (113 Lakeshore Road E.) will be closed on Monday, February 16, 2026. The Library will re-open with regular hours on Tuesday, February 17. The Depot will re-open with regular hours on Thursday, February 19. During this closure, we invite you to explore our digital collections, databases and online exhibits anytime by visiting www.thebluemountainslibrary.ca.

Beaver Valley Community Centre & Arena

The Beaver Valley Community Centre will remain open on Monday, February 16, for private hall/court rentals. The arena will be closed, and Adult Skating and Stick & Puck programs will not run on Monday, February 16, 2026. 

Other Services

All essential services will continue to operate throughout the holiday weekend. Online services are available 24/7 on the Town website.

For after-hours Town-related emergencies, please call (519) 599-3131.