Municipal Logo for Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula with Santa Hat

What's Happening In The Community

Northern Bruce Peninsula Fire & Emergency Services

Toy Drive

Holiday Toy Drive Decorative Image
Northern Bruce Peninsula Fire Rescue Logo

This year's Toy Drive will run from November 12 to December 14th, 2026.


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 10. To request toys email lhdfoodbank@gmail.com or call/text 226-923-1936. Names of families are kept confidential.

Toy Drive Events


Lion's Head Boot Drive

Saturday, December 5 from 10 am - Noon

Across from LCBO, before the parade


Lion's Head Stuff-A-Truck

Saturday, December 5

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!

Stuff the Cruiser Decorative Image

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. Bag values $10-$20. Our goal is to stuff the cruiser again this year! The support from the community is truly amazing!


Come out December 5 from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm 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 lhfoodbank@gmail.com or call/text 226-923-1936 

Lion's Head & District Foodbank Christmas Hampers


The Lion’s Head & District Food Bank is once again providing Christmas food hampers to help individuals and families in need enjoy a holiday meal.

To register for a hamper:


  • Call: 226-923-1936



  • Registration deadline: December 10



  • Pickup: Monday, December 21, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.


Want to help? Monetary donations can be sent by e-transfer to lhdfoodbank@gmail.com. Donations of $20 or more are eligible for an income tax receipt, issued annually.


Thank you for your continued generosity and support of our community!

Santa Claus Parade Details. December 5 in Lions Head at 1PM. December 12 in Tobermory at 1PM.
Santa Claus Parade Details in link. December 12 in Tobermory at 1PM.
An Afternoon at the Movies Poster. Details in link.

Please note November 13 movie is cancelled due to renovations at the Parks Canada Visitor Centre!

Public Skating Times for Sponsored Skates. Details in link.
Trivia Night, superstitions theme, November 13, details in link.
Pub Nights at Rotary Hall for November. Details in link.
Tobermory Fall Festive Marketplace at the Tobermory Community Center November 14 from 9am to 3pm. Details in link.
Lion's Head Hospital Auxiliary Poinsettia Sale. Details in link.
Lion's Head Farmers' Market Christmas Market, November 28 and 29, details in link.
Lion's Head Farmers' Market Christmas Market, November 29 Shuttle, details in link.
Matt Chittick's Christmas Concert Tour is coming to Lion's Head on Saturday, November 28 at 7 pm, details in link.
St. Nicholas Bazaar November 28th at Tobermory Community Centre, details in link.
An Afternoon at the Movies Poster for December. Details in link.
Lion's Head Hospital Auxiliary Online Christmas Auction, details in link
SWANS Christmas Bazaar December 5 from 10am to 2pm. Details in link.
Lion's Head Hospital Auxiliary Cookie Walk December 5, details in link.
Tobermory All Seasons Market Happy Holidays Market Event December 5. Details in link.
Breakfast with Santa December 5, details in link.
Community Open Mic Sessions at Tobermory Meeting Place, details in link.
The Community Christmas Cantata Choir Presents Glory to the Newborn King, details in link.

Ongoing Events

MONDAYS

Bruce Mens Shed Coffee Time Poster. Held each Monday. Details in link.
Bingo at Tobermory Community Centre. Doors open at 12:30pm. Details in link.
Peninsula Pilates, details in link

TUESDAYS

Bruce Mens Shed Scale Model Building Workshop Event Flyer Details in link

THURSDAYS

Bruce Mens Shed Scale Model Building Workshop Event Flyer Details in link

FRIDAYS

Progressive Euchre



📅 November 27, 2026

No Euchre in December!

📅 January 29, 2027



📍 Tobermory Legion

1450 Highway 6

Sign In 🕗 6:45 pm

Games Start  🕗 7:00 pm

$5/person

photo of inside Tobermory United Church

Weekly Activities at Tobermory United Church:

Mondays:

11:15 AM-12:15 PM: Chair Yoga

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM: Hatha Yoga

Tuesday:

10:00 AM: Mindful Movement

11:20 AM - 12:00 PM: Meditation

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

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

Sunday: 10:30 AM: Tobermory Unity Church Worship

The Meeting Place Tobermory Extends Hours for Community Gym. Details in link.
 
Legion Ongoing Events. Details in Link
 
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


📍 Bear Tracks Lion's Head

2837 Highway 6

Thursdays at 🕗 12:40 pm

Bruce County Logo

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.

Read a Book and Be a Friend!


November Events:

Library Book Club - Nov 24 @ 2:05PM

All are welcome!

Bring your own book!



Friends of the Library Meeting - Nov 24 @ 3:00PM


🎬🍿🎞️

An Afternoon at the Movies at

Parks Canada Visitor Centre Friday Afternoons!


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!

Municipal Updates

 
 

Upcoming Council Meetings

Council Chambers at 56 Lindsay Road 5



Nov. 23 at 1:00 PM

Inaugural and Regular Council


 
 

Holiday Office Closure


The Municipal Office will be closed from 12 Noon Thursday, December 24, 2026 until Friday, January 1, 2027. Regular business hours will resume on Monday, January 4, 2027.


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

Municipal Licensing Reminders

Licenses are required to operate Bed and Breakfasts, Short-Term Accommodations (STAs) and Food Trucks.

Learn more about our licensing programs by selecting the images below and apply today!

Bed and Breakfast Licensing link
STA Licensing. Details in link.
 
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

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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