Easter: What’s open and closed at the City of Burlington

On Monday, April 21, buses will run on a regular weekday service schedule and Customer Service and Specialized Dispatch will be open.

Online services

• Try Google Maps for real-time bus information and bus stop arrival times
• To book your specialized trip online, or for more transit information, visit burlingtontransit.ca
• Load your PRESTO card online at prestocard.ca

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.

Except for the Easter closures, 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.

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

On Saturdays, 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 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. If you have family and friends staying with you that require street parking, please visit burlington.ca/parkingexemptions to register for a parking exemption. Please note: parking exemptions are not valid during declared snow events, to assist with snow removal.

On Good Friday, April 18 and Easter Monday, April 21, Aldershot Pool (50 Fairwood Place W.) and Centennial Pool (5151 New St.) are  open for morning lap and combo swims. Tansley Woods Pool (1996 Itabashi Way) is open for lap and recreational swimming. On Easter Monday, April 21, Appleby Ice Centre (1201 Appleby Line) is open for skating and recreational hockey.

Drop-in swimming, skating and other program times vary over the rest of the long weekend. Drop-in or reserve in advance. For schedules, visit burlington.ca/dropinandplay.

Outdoor fun

Head outside and play in our parks with trails, and more. Explore all the options at burlington.ca/outdoorplay.

Play equipment lending library

Pick up an old favourite or try something new, such as Spikeball, Tongue Drum, Cornhole, or a bird-watching kit! It’s free to borrow. Equipment pickup is on Thursdays, and return drop off is on Tuesdays at Haber Community Centre (3040 Tim Dobbie Dr.). To reserve, visit burlington.ca/playlending.

Tyandaga Golf Course

Tyandaga (1265 Tyandaga Park Dr.) will open for the golf season on Saturday, April 19. Tee times can be booked online at tyandagagolf.com starting Thursday, April 17 at 6:30 a.m., by calling 905-336-0005, ext. 2, or in person starting at 6:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 19.

Enjoy takeout-only fish and chips from the dining room on Good Friday April 18 or Easter brunch on Sunday, April 20. Reservations are required. Please call D&T Classic Catering at 905-708-2913 or 289-933-3487.

Customer service

Recreation, Community and Culture customer service is available to assist you over the holiday weekend:

• In person at recreation facility counters during program times (April 18-21)
• By phone at 905-335-7738, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.  (April 19 and 20)
• By email at liveandplay@burlington.ca (April 19 and 20)
• Phone and email service are closed on Good Friday and Easter Monday