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What's Happening In The Community

Northern Bruce Peninsula Fire & Emergency Services

Toy Drive

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This year's Toy Drive will run from November 12 to December 14th, 2025.


Donations are needed for newborn through youth age 16. All donations (gifts or monetary) are sincerely appreciated. Please ensure any gifts are new and unwrapped. Monetary donations can be made at the Municipal Office or online.


Donations can be dropped off in our boxes placed at businesses throughout the community.

Toy Drive Donation QR Code

Online Donations


This year you can submit donations online and receive your tax receipt immediately. Tax receipts available for donations over $10.


Visit the online donation form www.northbrucepeninsula.ca/toydrive or access via our QR code.

Gift Ordering and Distribution


Gifts will be sorted and distributed to the Peninsula Food Banks in Lion's Head and Tobermory.


Holiday Hamper orders are due by December 1. To request toys email lhdfoodbank@gmail.com or call/text 519-378-8842. Names of families are kept confidential.

Toy Drive Events


Lion's Head Boot Drive

Saturday, December 6 from 10 am - Noon

Across from LCBO, before the parade


Lion's Head Stuff-A-Truck

Saturday, December 6

Donations can be made during the parade or following the parade at the Lion's Head Fire Station


Additional events will be advertised on our

Northern Bruce Peninsula Fire Facebook Page

On behalf of your Northern Bruce Peninsula Firefighters:

Thank you for supporting our Toy Drive!

Because of your donations, many families will enjoy your holiday spirit and have a memorable Christmas this year!

Santa Claus Parade Details. December 6 in Lions Head at 1PM. December 13 in Tobermory at 1PM.
Lion's Head Santa Claus Parade December 6. Come see Santa at the Rotary Hall after the Parade!
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Lions Head Food Bank is joining with Hellyer's and the OPP to collect non-perishable items. This helps with the local need of providing food to the community every month.


Come out December 6 from 9am to 3pm to stuff the Cruiser

at Hellyer's Foodland.


Donations can also be done via e-transfers to lhfoodbank@gmail.com


If you have a need, please contact the Foodbank at 226-923-1936  

Open the 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month from 10 am to 12 noon. 

Located South of Ferndale Hwy 6 2627 the Pentecostal Country Church 

No Appointment Necessary.  


Public Skating Times for Sponsored Skates. Details in link.
Poster for Lions Head Farmers Market Christmas Market November 29 and 30 at Summer House Park
Tobermory United Church St. Nicholas Bazaar November 29. details in link
Lion's Head Hospital Auxiliary Online Christmas Auction Poster. Details in link.
The Friends of Bruce District Parks An Afternoon at the Movies. Details in Link.
Tobermory All Seasons Market December 5. Details in link.
Christmas Breakfast Hosted by The Mens Breakfast. Saturday December 6 at Tobermory Community Centre. Details in Link.
Peninsula SWANS XMAS Bazaar event poster. Details in link.
Cookie Walk Event Poster for Deceber 6. Details in Link
Breakfast with Santa Flyer for December 6. Details in link.

Tuesday, December 9th, 7-9pm

Tobermory Meeting Place Open Mic. Details in link.
Christmas BBQ Fundraiser for Tobermory Foodbank Saturday December 13 at Tobermory Community Centre. Details in link.
The Community Christmas Cantata Choir Presents And It Came To Pass Emmanuel Event Poster December 16 and 17 details in link.
Christmas with Peninsula Musicians event poster. December 18 at 7pm. Details in link
Christmas Concert and Singalong Event Poster. Details in link.
Special Services at Tobermory United Church in December. Details in Link

January 2026

Lion's Head and District Curling Club Rona Bonspiel Saturday January 10. Details in Link.

Activites for Adults & Seniors

Bingo Event. Details in Link.
Lunch and Learn Event Poster for December 12 link provides full event details
Friends of the Tobermory Library Monthly Book Club and Meetings. Last Tuesday of most months at 2 and 3pm. Details in Link.
Legion Ongoing Events. Details in Link

Progressive Euchre



No Euchre in December!

📅 January 30, 2026



📍 Tobermory Legion

1450 Highway 6

Sign In 🕗 6:45 pm

Games Start  🕗 7:00 pm

$5/person

Activites for Men

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The Men's Breakfast



📅 Saturday, December 6, 2025

📍 Tobermory Community Centre

7420 Highway 6

at 🕗 8:00 am

Christmas Breakfast on December 6th is open to

all Ladies, Men, Couples and Singles.

Upcoming Dates:

  • January 10, 2026
  • February 7, 2026
  • March 14, 2026

🍳 Men’s Breakfast – A Tradition Since 1996! 🥞

Join friends, neighbors, and guests of the Bruce Peninsula for fellowship, a delicious meal, and an engaging talk by a guest speaker.

📍 Bring your own cutlery and dishes to help us reduce waste! 🌿


📧 RSVP or get more info by emailing Steve at mensbreakfastnsbp@gmail.com

Bruce Mens Shed Coffee Time Poster. Held each Monday. Details in link.
Bruce Mens Shed Scale Model Building Workshop Event Flyer Details in link

Ongoing Activities for the Entire Community

Bruce County library logo

Bruce County Public Library's BookMobile


Patrons can expect a collection of books, DVDs, and educational materials, including tech kits. The Bookmobile is also outfitted with a free Wi-Fi hub. The Bookmobile staff are dedicated to creating a safe and welcoming space and assisting patrons of all ages.

Local stops are scheduled at:

📍Bradley H Davis Senior Apartments Tobermory

Tuesdays at 🕗 10:40 am

📅 December 2, 16, 30, 2025


📍 Bear Tracks Lion's Head

2837 Highway 6

Thursdays at 🕗 12:40 pm

📅 December 11, 2025

Weekly Activities at Tobermory United Church:

📍 All events are held at the Tobermory United Church.

Visit Tobermory United Church Website

photo of inside Tobermory United Church

Mondays:

🧘‍♀️ 11:15 AM-12:15 PM: Chair Yoga with Karin

🧘‍♀️ 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM: Hatha Yoga with Karin

Tuesday:

🧘‍♀️ 10:00 AM: Mindful Movement with Joann

🧘‍♀️ 11:20 AM - 12:00 PM: Meditation with Joann

Thursday:

🕊️ 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM: Tai Chi

🃏 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Bridge Club

Friday:

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Drop-in with Rev. Sheryl

Come by for a chat or just to say hello!

Saturday:

🙏 11:30 AM: St. Thomas the Apostle Mass

Sunday:

🙏 10:30 AM: Tobermory Unity Church Worship

Community Bulletin Board

Never miss a bill or payment by going electronic!

You can now choose to receive your municipal bills, including Utilities, Property Taxes, and General Receivables, directly by email.


Fill out the form to update your preferences and never miss a bill.


See payment options on our E-Billing and Payments page or visit us at the Municipal Administration Office to pay in-person.



Lion's Head Food Bank

Open the 2nd and 4th Thursday of EVERY month from 10am - 12 noon


PLEASE connect with us if you are having a difficult time

affording to put food on your plate. We can help!

Good To Go Meal Program from The Meeting Place Tobermory
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Follow PBTC on Facebook!

PBTC Hike Poster. Details in link.
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Bruce County has many exciting programs! Take advantage of our business support programs to not only become a part of the business community, but run a successful business while living the life you’ve always dreamed of.

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Start Preparing your 2026 Projects! Applications open February 1, 2026!

Save the Date for International Women's Day 2026!


Resilient by Design: Boundaries, Burnout and the Entrepreneur's Bold Comeback


Thursday, March 5, 2026



Featuring Speaker: Calissa Ngozi

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Upcoming Council & Committee Meetings

Photograph of Northern Bruce Peninsula Council Members

Council Meetings are held at:

Council Chambers at 56 Lindsay Road 5

Council

📅 Dec. 8

🕗 1:00 pm

Council

📅 Jan. 12

🕗 1:00 pm

Special Council - Budget

📅 Jan. 26

🕗 9:00 am

Council

📅 Jan. 26

🕗 1:00 pm

2026 Budget Meeting Timeline. Details in Link

Municipal Service Reminders

Holiday Wreath

Holiday Office Closure


The Municipal Office will be closed from 12 Noon Wednesday, December 24, 2025 until Friday, January 2, 2026. Regular business hours will resume on Monday, January 5, 2026.


A dropbox is located at the front of the building for your convenience.

Licencing Reminders

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2025 Food Truck Licence registration opens

January 1, 2025


More information regarding the Food Truck Licensing Program can be found on our website!

www.northbrucepeninsula.ca/foodtrucks

decorative graphic about STA licensing program. details in link.

Fire & Emergency Services Reminders

Fire Code Changes January 1 2026. Carbon Monoxide Alarms required on every floor now.
Poster with Fire Safety Tips. Link provides website with full safety tips and details.
Poster with Fire Safety Tips. Link provides website with full safety tips and details.

Financial Services Reminder

Municipal Accommodation Tax

Upcoming Payment Due Date

  • Q4 (October - December) is due on or before January 31, 2026.

Waste Management

Curbside Collection


Remember to place waste and recycling at the curbside weekly by 8 am on Mondays for collection.

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Waste Disposal Sites

Winter Hours (Starting November 1):

Monday - Eastnor 10am - 4pm

Wednesday - St. Edmund's 10am - 4pm

Saturday - Lindsay 10am - 4pm


Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula

56 Lindsay Road 5

Lion's Head, ON N0H 1W0



1-833-793-3537

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