By Staff
May 14th, 2025
BURLINGTON, ON
What you can do and what you can’t do.
What is open and what isn’t open.
Fireworks are permitted to be set off on Victoria Day only (May 19). Please continue to use our valued outdoor spaces responsibly – community cooperation is essential to helping keep everyone safe during Victoria Day. 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.
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| City Service | Holiday Closure Information |
| Animal Services
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The Animal Shelter at 2424 Industrial St. will be closed to appointments on Monday, May 19. To report an animal control related emergency on a holiday, please call 1-888-264-3135. |
| Burlington Transit | Burlington Transit will operate on a Sunday schedule on Monday, May 19. 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 Monday, May 19. |
| 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, May 19.
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 Monday, May 19.
With the exception of the Victoria 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. |
| Parking | On Sunday, May 18 and Monday, May 19: Free parking is available downtown, on the street, in municipal lots and in the parking garage (414 Locust St.).
On Saturday, May 17: 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.).
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| Recreation Programs and Facilities | Drop-In Recreation Activities
Tansley Woods Pool at 1996 Itabashi Way and Centennial Pool at 5151 New St. are open on Victoria Day, Monday, May 19 for recreational and lap swimming. Drop-in swimming, skating and other program times vary for the long weekend. Drop in or reserve in advance. For schedules visit
Splash Pads Opening City splash pads will begin opening on Saturday, May 17, with all 10 locations ready by May 24. For a list of locations, visit burlington.ca/splashpads.
Outdoor Activities
Find out more at burlington.ca/outdoorplay.
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.
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.). From archery to wiffle ball, and Kanjam to pickleball, reserve at burlington.ca/playlending.
Customer Service
Phone and email service are closed on Victoria Day, Monday, May 19. |
| Roads, Parks and Forestry | The administrative office will be closed on Monday, May 19. Essential services will be provided as required. |
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