By Staff
October 3rd, 2023
BURLINGTON, ON
City of Burlington administrative services will be closed for Thanksgiving, on Monday, Oct. 9.
Despite the problems and the serious financial distress many are experiencing – there is much to be thankful for.
Animal ServicesThe Animal Shelter at 2424 Industrial St. will be closed to appointments on Monday, Oct. 9. To report an animal control related emergency on a holiday, please call 905-335-7777.
Burlington Transit
Burlington Transit will operate on a Sunday schedule on Monday, Oct. 9. The Downtown Transit Terminal, at 430 John St., and Specialized Dispatch will be closed.
Online services
- For real-time bus information and schedules, visit myride.burlingtontransit.ca
- To book your specialized trip online or, for more transit information, visit burlingtontransit.ca
- Load your PRESTO card online at prestocard.ca
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 to all appointments and walk-in service on Monday, Oct. 9.
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 after April 24, 2023. Once an account has been created, applicants can check the status of their files at burlington.ca/MyFiles.
Halton Court Services – Provincial Offences Office
Court administration counter services at 4085 Palladium Way will be closed on Monday, Oct. 9.
Except for the Thanksgiving 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 www.paytickets.ca.
Parking
Free parking is available downtown, on the street, in municipal lots and in the parking garage (414 Locust St.) on weekends and holidays, including Thanksgiving on Monday, Oct. 9.
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 burlington.ca/parkingexemptions
- Please make an online reservation using Park Pass to visit Lowville Park on weekends. Reservations are free and available in three-hour time slots
Recreation Programs and Facilities
Drop-In Recreation Programs
Angela Coughlan Pool at 2425 Upper Middle Rd is open on Thanksgiving Monday, Oct 9. for recreational and lap swimming.
Drop-in swimming, skating and other recreation program times vary for the long weekend. For schedules visit burlington.ca/dropinandplay.
Splash Pads
The City’s nine splash pads, located throughout the city and free to use, are open for the long weekend, including Monday, Oct. 9. 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.
Find out more at burlington.ca/outdoorplay.
Golf
Tyandaga Golf Course is open for the season and 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 in time for the long weekend at no charge. As the fall season ushers in shorter days and cooler evenings, glow-in-the-dark play equipment adds a unique twist to outdoor fun. Try our frisbees, footballs, soccer pylons and volleyballs for active play with friends and family. Check out burlington.ca/playlending for details.
Customer Service
Recreation, Community and Culture customer service is available to assist you in person at recreation facility counters during program times.
With the exception of Monday, Oct. 9, customer service is also available:
- By email at liveandplay@burlington.ca
- By phone at 905-335-7738, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday (closed Monday, Oct. 9).
Roads, Parks and ForestryThe administrative office will be closed on Monday, Oct. 9. Essential services will be provided as required.
