February 12, 2024
The County of Prince Edward municipal offices will be closed on Monday, February 19 for the Family Day long weekend.
Offices will reopen on Tuesday, February 20 at 8:30 am.
Garbage and recycling collection
- Curbside garbage, green bin, and recycling pickup service will occur according to the regular schedule.
- Environmental 360 Solutions and Quinte Waste Services remind residents to have their garbage, green bin, and properly sorted blue boxes out to the curb by 7 am to ensure pickup. Click here to view the recycling and garbage collection schedules.
- The County’s landfill and transfer stations will be open regular hours on Saturday, February 17. Visit The County website for more information.
Free Family Day Activities
- Public skating will take place at the Wellington and District Community Centre (111 Belleville Street) from 9 am – 3 pm
- Highline Hall Activities from 9 am – 3 pm:
- Join the Wellington Rotary Club for games and reading programs with County Kids Read
- Participate in the Prince Edward Lions Club family fun activities
- Free soup and chili provided by the Wellington Rotary Club (11:30 am – 1 pm)
- Visit the Prince Edward County Fire and Rescue Station 7, OPP, 4H, South Shore Joint Initiative, County Transit, Prince Edward County Libraries, and Prince Edward Learning Centre booths in the lobby.
Family Day at Macaulay House
Venture into the past with The County Museums at Macaulay House from 12 pm – 3 pm. View a number of beautiful quilts in Macaulay House and try your hand at designing a quilt block of your own. Winter-themed family photos will take place in the Stone Room in the historic sleigh. Hot chocolate and Welsh cake available.
Admission is free; donations to the Museums are appreciated.
Recreation Facilities
The Wellington and District Community Centre (WDCC) is open throughout the long weekend. The Prince Edward Community Centre (PECC) will be closed Monday, February 19.
Public skating is available on the following dates and times over the weekend:
- WDCC (111 Belleville Street, Wellington):
- Saturday, February 17: 7:30 pm – 9 pm
- Sunday, February 18: 8 am – 9 am
- Monday, February 19: 9 am – 3 pm
- PECC (375 Picton Main Street):
- Saturday, February 17: 1 pm – 2:30 pm
- Sunday, February 18: 1 pm – 2:30 pm
County Transit
County Transit will not operate on Monday, February 19.
After-hour inquiries
For urgent after-hours municipal inquiries, please call:
- 476.6505 for road emergencies
- 967.8777 for water or sewer emergencies
Please note: The County of Prince Edward provides this information as a service to the general public. While we do our best to provide accurate information, construction projects and associated service disruptions are subject to change based on weather, road, traffic, and other uncontrollable conditions.