By Staff
June 24th, 2024
BURLINGTON, ON
Hmph! Customer service is available over the long weekend but Indoor pools are not open for drop-in swimming July 1
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, please 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.
| City Service | Holiday Closure Information |
| 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 burlingtoncourt@burlington.ca 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:
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| Recreation Programs and Facilities | Drop-in swimming and other drop-in recreational activities
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
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 Customer Service Customer service is also available over the long weekend:
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| Roads, Parks and Forestry | The administrative office will be closed on Monday, July 1. Essential services will be provided as required. |
