City Hall will be closed for Canada Day

By Gazette Staff

June 23rd, 2026

BURLINGTON, ON

Canada Day event
On Wednesday, July 1, the City of Burlington is excited to celebrate Canada Day at a free event at Spencer Smith Park (1400 Lakeshore Rd.). The festivities begin at noon with opening ceremonies at 4 p.m., followed by live music performances and a drone light show and fireworks display to end the evening.

Fireworks reminder

The safest way to enjoy fireworks is at a public display hosted by trained and certified professionals, like the Canada Day celebrations at Spencer Smith Park on July 1.

Low-hazard consumer fireworks, often referred to as “family fireworks” are permitted to be set off on Canada Day only (July 1). Please continue to use our valued outdoor spaces responsibly  – community cooperation is essential to helping keep everyone safe during Canada Day. The City’s bylaw regulates where and when residents can set off family fireworks. For more information about who to contact if you have a concern, visit burlington.ca/fireworks.

City services and closures

Animal Services

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

Burlington Transit will offer free transit on Canada Day.

Burlington Transit
Burlington Transit will offer free transit on Canada Day. Those planning to attend Canada Day celebrations in Spencer Smith Park are encouraged to take advantage of free transit and leave the car at home. Routes 2, 3, 4 and 10 all go to Downtown Burlington.

Buses will operate on a Saturday schedule on Wednesday, July 1. For real-time bus information and schedules, visit myride.burlingtontransit.ca.

Customer Service at the Burlington GO Station, 2101 Fairview St., and Specialized Dispatch will be closed on Wednesday, 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 Wednesday, July 1.

Many service payments are available online at burlington.ca/onlineservices. If your request is urgent, call 905-335-7777 to connect with the City’s live answering service.

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 Wednesday, 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 burlingtoncourt@burlington.ca or online at Halton Court Services. Payment of Provincial Offences fines is available 24/7 at paytickets.ca.

Most of the parking is free.

Parking

On Wednesday, July 1, free parking is available downtown, on the street, in municipal lots and in the parking garage (414 Locust St.).

NOTE:

• The Waterfront parking lots (east and west at 1286 Lakeshore Rd.) do not provide free parking on holidays.
• Parking exemptions are required to park overnight on city streets and for longer than five hours. Visit bylaw.burlington.ca for parking exemptions.
• Paid parking on Canada Day, July 1, is in effect at Beachway Park (1100 Lakeshore Rd) and the Beachway overflow lot (Lakeshore Road and Willow Avenue) using HONK Mobile.
• Parking for the Canada Day event will be in high demand. Please consider walking, cycling or riding for free on Burlington Transit.

Recreation Programs and Facilities

Drop-in swimming

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 drop-in program schedules.

Splash Pads

The City’s 10 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.) – make a reservation at burlington.ca/picnics. At Lowville Park (6207 Lowville Park Rd.), picnic and barbeque areas are available on a first-come, first-served basis and do not require a reservation.

•  e-scooter rentals on Centennial Trail between Brant Street, the Elgin Promenade and Burloak Drive. Reminder: e-scooters, including personal e-scooters, are not allowed on any other pathway, trail, sidewalk or public road in the City of Burlington. You must be at least 16 years old to ride an e-scooter and should wear a helmet.

Tyandaga Golf Course

Golf

Tee times at Tyandaga Golf Course (1265 Tyandaga Park Dr.) can be booked online at tyandagagolf.com or by calling 905-336-0005, ext. 2.

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:

• By email at liveandplay@burlington.ca
• By phone at 905-335-7738, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on weekdays, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekends and holidays, including Wednesday, July 1.

Roads, Parks and Forestry

The administrative office will be closed on Wednesday, July 1. Essential services will be provided as required.