North Grenville, ON – The Municipality of North Grenville has achieved top recognition in the 2025 Communities in Bloom Ontario program, earning a Five-Bloom rating with a total score of 832 points out of 1,000 (83.2%) in the provincial evaluation.

Mayor Nancy Peckford states, “Earning a Five-Bloom rating this year is an incredibly proud moment for North Grenville. It speaks volumes about the dedication of our highly motivated volunteers, active community groups, and staff who have come together to make our community greener and more welcoming. The judges’ feedback simply reaffirms what we all already know - that North Grenville is an impressive blend of rural and urban where our shared commitment to beautification and community pride truly shine.”

This marks an improvement over last year’s Four-Bloom rating and reflects the dedication of residents, volunteers, municipal staff, and community organizations who worked together to beautify and strengthen the community. With this result, North Grenville now qualifies to compete at the national level.

Special Mention for Beth Donovan Hospice

The team of judges awarded a Special Mention to Beth Donovan Hospice for its compassionate care, dedicated volunteers, and the lasting value it brings to North Grenville’s sense of community.

Highlights of the 2025 Evaluation

Provincial judges praised North Grenville for:

• Environmental leadership, including the launch of the development of the Climate Action Plan (CAP) and expansion of NGtransit (the Municipality’s on-demand accessible transit service).
• Heritage and cultural engagement, such as the St. James Cemetery tour, medicine-wheel garden at Mino-Jichaag Mtigwaaki, and preservation of historical buildings and artifacts such as Grahame’s Bakery.
• Community beautification and inclusion, highlighted through The Giving Garden, community pollinator projects, and the consistent use of red begonias downtown.
• Innovation in urban forestry, with new projects like the fruit tree inventory and pollinator mapping system.

The judges also commended North Grenville’s strong volunteer network and partnerships across municipal departments, noting that the community “stands out for its compassion, collaboration, and shared ownership”.

Looking Ahead

Judges recommended continuing to enhance community gateways and signage, expand business involvement, and further develop tree canopy and biodiversity planning. These suggestions will guide staff and the North Grenville in Bloom Committee in preparing next year’s initiatives and budget.

Get Involved Year Round

Residents, community groups, and local businesses are invited to take part in upcoming Communities in Bloom projects and events throughout the year. Updates will be shared on the Municipality’s North Grenville in Bloom Facebook page and at www.northgrenville.ca/projects .

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