Midhurst/February 18, 2022 – We wish everyone a happy Family Day on February 21. As a Statutory Holiday, the County of Simcoe would like to remind residents that a few County services will be impacted by holiday closures.
Closed:
County Administration Centre (Midhurst)
The Administration Centre will be closed to the public on February 21 including our Service Simcoe Contact Centre and Ontario Works departments.
Waste Drop-off Facilities and Curbside Waste Collection
There is no change to our collection schedule this year. Please place your carts roadside on your regular collection day by 7 a.m. All County Waste Facilities will be closed on Monday, February 21.
LINX Transit
Holiday hours are in effect with no service on the February 21 statutory holiday.
County Archives
The County Archives remain closed to the public for in-person services. Virtual assistance is closed February 21.
Open:
Simcoe County Museum
The Simcoe County Museum will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., offering outdoor activities including snowshoeing, tobogganing and snowsnake games presented by TELUS, as well as access to the skate trail, weather permitting. Click here to learn more . As capacity limits still apply, those interested in enjoying the skate trail are advised to visit museum.simcoe.ca to book their spot prior to attending.
The facility will also be open to those who wish to visit, with capacity limits and proof of vaccination requirements for indoor activities maintained.
Best wishes to you and yours this Family Day.
County of Simcoe is composed of sixteen member municipalities and provides crucial public services to County residents in addition to providing paramedic and social services to the separated cities of Barrie and Orillia. Visit our website at simcoe.ca.
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CONTACTS
Jen Straw
Public Relations Consultant
County of Simcoe, Service Simcoe Department
705-790-5979 (mobile)
Jennifer.Straw@simcoe.ca
Collin Matanowitsch
Manager, Public Relations
County of Simcoe, Service Simcoe Department
705-734-8386 (mobile)
Collin.Matanowitsch@simcoe.ca