Bruce County Holiday Hours

This holiday season, Bruce County Council and staff extend our heartfelt wishes to everyone in our community. May you fill this time with joy, peace, and togetherness with family and friends. 

Thank you for making our community such a wonderful place to live, work, and celebrate. We look forward to continuing to serve you in the year ahead. 

Happy Holidays and best wishes for a safe and prosperous New Year! 

Support and Services 

Bruce County administration buildings close at noon on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, and will resume virtual and in-person services on Friday, January 2, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. This includes: 

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

All EarlyON Child and Family Centres programming will close from Wednesday, December 24, 2025, at noon through Thursday, January 1, 2026. When EarlyON Child and Family Centres resume, hours and programming vary based on location. Visit the EarlyON calendar for details. 

Bruce County Public Library  

All Branches will close December 25 and 26, 2025, as well as January 1, 2026. 

Check your local Branch hours and 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 and Museum Archives will maintain our standard hours of operation, except on the following dates: 

• December 24: Museum and Archives – 10 a.m. to noon
• December 25, 26, and 28: Closed
• December 31: Museum and Archives – 10 a.m. to noon
• January 1: Closed 

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 211 or visit 211ontario.ca to assist with accessing community resources and support. The 211 service is 24/7, and language interpretation is available.  

For emergencies, please call 911. For non-emergency reporting, visit opp.ca/reporting.