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Celestial Spectacle: Elgin County Invites You to Witness the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse

Elgin County invites residents and visitors alike to witness the breathtaking total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024—a rare celestial event where the moon passes between the Earth and the sun, creating a captivating spectacle. This will be the first total solar eclipse in Ontario since 1979, and the next one is not anticipated until 2099, making this event truly extraordinary.

County Council Highlights – December 6, 2023

Elgin County Council met on Wednesday, December 6, 2023 to discuss several initiatives including: Homes Policies, hiring a Fire Training Coordinator, refreshing the County’s Brand, continued services with Medavie, and much more!

Council & Committees

Easter Holiday Closure Notice
Family Day Closure Notice
Graphic to indicate holiday closures at Elgin County Facilities. The Elgin County Administration Building, Provincial Offences Administration Building, and Elgin County Heritage Centre will be closed on Friday, December 23rd at noon. Regular business hours will resume on Tuesday, January 2nd, 2024.