What’s open and closed at the City of Burlington on Canada Day

NEWS RELEASE
CITY OF BURLINGTON
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City of Burlington administrative services will be closed for Canada Day on Monday, July 1.

For a list of which City services and facilities are available on Canada Day, see the summary below or visit burlington.ca.

On July 1, the City of Burlington is excited to celebrate Canada Day, sponsored by Bunzl. Activities in Spencer Smith Park (1400 Lakeshore Rd.) begin at 11:30 a.m., with the opening ceremony at 4 p.m.

This year features a family area with an inflatables zone sponsored by Harb Plumbing, dog shows, food, refreshment and other vendors, a drone light show and spectacular fireworks display. For the most up-to-date Canada Day information, visit burlington.ca/canadaday.

Fireworks reminder
Fireworks are permitted to be set off on Canada Day only (July 1). Please continue to use our valued outdoor spaces responsibly. The City's bylaw regulates where and when residents can set off family (low-hazard) fireworks. For more information about who to contact if you have a concern, visit burlington.ca/fireworks.

The following is closure information on city services:

Animal Services

The Animal Shelter at 2424 Industrial St. will be closed to appointments on Monday, July 1. To report an animal control related emergency on a holiday, please call 905-335-7777.

Burlington Transit

Burlington Transit will operate a Sunday schedule on Canada Day, Monday, July 1. Shuttle buses to Canada Day festivities in downtown Burlington will run from 12 to 11:30 p.m. Park at Mainway Arena (4015 Mainway) and take the shuttle to and from the Downtown Terminal (430 John St.).

Take the bus downtown, plan your trip on myride.burlingtontransit.ca and leave the driving to us. Tap and ride – children, youth and seniors ride free – visit burlingtontransit.ca for information.

The Downtown Transit Terminal and Specialized Dispatch will be closed on Monday, July 1.

City Hall

Service Burlington and the Building, Renovating and Licensing counter on the main floor of City Hall at 426 Brant St., will be closed on Monday, July 1.

Many service payments are available online at burlington.ca/onlineservices.

For online development services, MyFiles can be used by residents who have applied for Pre-Building Approval. Check the status of Pre Building Approval applications at burlington.ca/MyFiles.

Halton Court Services / Provincial Offences Office

Court administration counter services at 4085 Palladium Way will be closed on Monday, July 1.

Except for the Canada Day closure, telephone payments are available at 905-637-1274, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. All in-person services are available from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday. Many services are also available by email at [email protected] or online at Halton Court Services.

Parking

On Sunday, June 30 and Monday, July 1: Free parking is available downtown, on the street, in municipal lots and in the parking garage (414 Locust St.).

On Saturday, June 29: Pay parking downtown is required in high-demand parking lots (Lots 1, 4 and 5) and all on-street metered parking spaces. A three-hour maximum is in effect for all on-street spaces. Free parking is available in the remaining municipal lots and the parking garage (414 Locust St.).

NOTE:

The Waterfront parking lots (east and west) do not provide free parking on holidays.
Parking exemptions are required to park overnight on city streets and for longer than five hours. Visit burlington.ca/parkingexemptions.

Paid parking, on weekends only (including long weekends), at Beachway Park (1100 Lakeshore Rd) and Beachway overflow lot (Lakeshore Road and Willow Avenue) is required using HONK Mobile.

Please make an online reservation using Park Pass to visit Lowville Park on weekends. Reservations are free and available in three-hour time slots throughout the summer.

Recreation Programs and Facilities

Drop-in swimming and other drop-in recreational activities

Nelson Pool and Splash Park (4235 New St), Mountainside Pool and Splash Park (2205 Mt. Forest Dr), and LaSalle Wading Pool and Splash Park (50 North Shore Blvd. E) are open for swimming on Canada Day (weather permitting)
Outdoor pool lap swims and recreational swims are walk-in only, with no reservations
Indoor pools are not open for drop-in swimming July 1
Please visit burlington.ca/dropinandplay for schedules

Splash Pads

The City’s nine splash pads are located throughout the city and are free to use. To find a splash pad near you, visit burlington.ca/splashpads.

Outdoor Activities
Burlington has a wide variety of outdoor activities to enjoy with your family during the long weekend including:

trails and multi-use paths
parks and playgrounds
picnic site reservations for La Salle (50 North Shore Blvd E) or Hidden Valley Park (1137 Hidden Valley Rd)

Find out more at burlington.ca/outdoorplay.

Golf

Tyandaga Golf Course is open for the season. Tee times can be booked online at tyandagagolf.com or by calling 905-336-0005, ext. 2.

Play Lending Library
Our Lending Library has a variety of outdoor and indoor play equipment available to borrow at no charge. Equipment pickup is on Thursdays, and return drop off is on Tuesdays at Haber Community Centre (3040 Tim Dobbie Dr.). Borrow lifejackets for the family for the long weekend, add some fun outdoor games to your Love My Neighbourhood event, or try out a variety of play equipment that we offer. Learn more at burlington.ca/playlending.

Customer Service
Recreation, Community and Culture customer service is available to assist you in person at recreation facility counters during program times.

Customer service is also available over the long weekend: