Elmwood Is Part of This Community

We share our parking, our library, and our knowledge with our neighbors. This directory connects Grey County residents and Elmwood students to the services that keep our region running.

Public Transit

Elmwood, Ontario is a small rural community in Grey County / West Grey. There is no local municipal transit system and no GO Transit station in Elmwood. Residents typically travel by personal vehicle.

Nearby larger communities with regional transportation connections include Hanover, Walkerton, and Owen Sound.

For intercity transit information:

Health Services

Nearby healthcare services include:

  • South Bruce Grey Health Centre: Hospital and emergency services in nearby Walkerton.
  • Hanover and District Hospital: Emergency department and outpatient services.
  • Grey Bruce Health Services: Regional hospital network.
  • Elmwood Campus Health Services: Main Campus. First aid, immunizations, sexual health supplies. Mon–Fri 8 AM – 4 PM.

For emergencies, call 911.

Waste and Recycling

Waste collection services in Elmwood are managed through the local municipality/county system. Typical services include:

  • Garbage collection
  • Blue box recycling
  • Organic waste collection
  • Seasonal or scheduled large-item pickup

Campus: Blue bins (paper/containers), battery/e-waste drop-off, textile bin in main lobby.

Municipality of West Grey Waste Services

Recreation

  • Elmwood Community Centre: Community events, hall rentals, sports, and local gatherings.
  • Nearby recreational opportunities: Walking and cycling routes in Grey County, local parks and conservation areas, community arenas and pools in Hanover and Walkerton.

Emergency

  • Police / Fire / Ambulance: 911
  • Ontario Mental Health Helpline: 211 or local health services
  • Victim Services Bruce Grey: Support services for crisis situations
  • Campus Security: Available 24/7. Contact the Main Campus Security Office for details.

Food and Basic Needs

For food support in the region, residents commonly access services in Hanover, Walkerton, or Owen Sound through local churches and community organizations.

Elmwood Community Pantry: Main Campus. Mon–Fri 10 AM – 6 PM. Open to students and residents.

Resources:

Employment and Training

Nearby Employment Ontario providers serve the region through Hanover, Owen Sound, and surrounding communities.

  • Employment Ontario
  • Elmwood Continuing Education: Evening non-credit courses for community members.

Housing

For housing support, Grey County provides housing and homelessness services:

Community Liaison Office

Email: community@elmwoodcommunitycollege.org

Location: Main Campus, Community Office