Tillsonburg Update - July 3, 2025

Job Postings

The Town of Tillsonburg is hiring for the following positions:

  • Facilities Custodian (P/T)

For full details, visit careers.tillsonburg.ca

 

Temporary Closure of Indoor Pool

The indoor pool at the Tillsonburg Community Centre will be closed to the public from June 30-July 6 for mechanical and equipment upgrades.

Planned work includes installing new ladders and lifeguard chairs, replacing select valves and filters, and lowering water levels to permit an intensive cleaning of the upper tiles and gutter area.

Visit www.tillsonburg.ca/shutdown for full details.


Watering Restrictions now in effect

Oxford County By-law No. 4193-2002 permits outdoor water use (by hose or attachment) every other day to ensure an adequate water supply for all residents (May 1 - September 30).

View www.oxfordcounty.ca/waterconservation for details.


Road Closure

John Pound Road (from Bidwell Street to George Street) remains closed for construction.

Sanitary sewers in the area are being replaced as part of the Town of Tillsonburg’s 2025 Capital Projects.

The Mill Restaurant and Inn will remain open and accessible during construction.

Visit www.tillsonburg.ca/johnpound for a map and more details.

 

Large Item Collection Program

Large Item Collection in Tillsonburg is continuing and will run until July 4. The Town has been divided up into three collection zones. Visit www.tillsonburg.ca/largeitem to view a map to find out when collection will take place in your neighbourhood.

  • Only items weighing less than 45 kg (100 lbs) will be collected.
  • No glass, mirror or automotive parts acepted
  • Items that can fit in a garbage bag are not eligible

How to prepare your items:

  • Set out by 7:00 a.m. on the Monday (including statutory holidays) of your collection week. Late set outs may not be collected.
  • Place no more than one metre from curb
  • Items must be visible

Any items that are not eligible for collection will be left behind. Ineligible items that are not disposed of properly will be considered illegal dumping under Bylaw 3105.

 

Sign up for email billing now for a chance to win an Apple iPad!

If you receive Town of Tillsonburg bills by mail, we encourage you to sign up for email billing at www.tillsonburg.ca/email. Doing so can help you avoid late fees and utility disruptions.

Plus, sign up before August 29 and you’ll be entered to win a free Apple iPad!

Visit www.tillsonburg.ca/email

 

Lake Lisgar Waterpark

Come swim this at Lake Lisgar Waterpark! Open daily, weather permitting, beginning June 27 (11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.)
Enjoy a FREE swim on July 19 thanks to our friends at Phil Mauer & Associates on July 19, from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Visit www.tillsonburg.ca/waterpark for full admission details.

Summer Boot Camp

Register now for a calorie-burning, muscle-toning combination of strength and cardio training all summer long. A fitness consultation and goals assessments with our certified fitness instructor are included. Choose Tuesday mornings (7:30-8:30 a.m.) or Thursday evenings (5:30-6:30 p.m.). Runs July to August. Ages 13+.
Cost:
$88.65 / 8 weeks;
$99.72 / 9 weeks
Visit www.tillsonburg.ca/guide for details.


Drop In Programs for Kids

Drop into Annandale NHS for kid-friendly fun. Cost is $10 per child, per visit.

Ages 4-8 (requires parent participation)
10:00 a.m - 11:00 a.m
Ages 7-12
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Fun themes include:

  • Ahoy, Mateys! (Pirate theme) - July 8, 9, 10
  • Mythical Creatures - July 18, 19, 20
  • Colour Me Happy - August 26, 27, 28

For full details see www.tillsonburg.ca/guide.

 

Museum Camp Programs

Each week (Monday-Friday) offers a fun and engaging opportunity for kids (ages 7-12) to explore a different theme through games, crafts, activities, and more. Camps run 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Cost: $162.70 per week.

Camp Homestead (July 21 - 25)
Discover what it was like to live in Tillsonburg 200 years ago!

Camp Nile Explorers (July 28 - August 1)
Explore Ancient Egypt through play, arts and crafts, indoor and outdoor games, baking/cooking and more.

Camp Curiosity (August 11 - 15)
Learn about STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) and its connections to Annandale NHS through play, arts and crafts, experimentation and exploration.

Camp Hop the Decades (August 18 - 22)
Come on a vibrant journey through time, celebrating the culture, music, fashion, and activities that makes each decade unique

For full details see www.tillsonburg.ca/guide

 

Tillsonburg 1825 Exhibit

Come learn about the history of earliest Tillsonburg (aka Dereham Forge) in a new exhibit at Annandale National Historic Site called “Tillsonburg 1825. Learn more at www.tillsonburg.ca/annandale

 

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