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Burlington, Ont. — May 12, 2026 — City of Burlington administrative services will be closed for Victoria Day on Monday, May 18. For a list of which City services and facilities are available on the Victoria Day holiday, please see the summary below or visit burlington.ca.
Fireworks reminder
Fireworks are permitted to be set off on Victoria Day only (May 18). 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.
City services and closures
Animal Services
The Animal Shelter at 2424 Industrial St. will be closed to appointments on Monday, May 18. To report an animal control related emergency on a holiday, please call 905-335-7777.
Burlington Transit
Burlington Transit will operate on a holiday schedule on Monday, May 18. 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 18.
Find real-time arrival information and plan your trip using Google Maps. From a mobile phone, access Google Maps and click on your bus stop to see arrival times. From a computer, select your bus stop, then click on 'See Departure Board' to view arrival times.
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 18.
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 18.
Except for 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 17 and Monday, May 18: Free parking is available downtown, on the street, in municipal lots and in the parking garage (414 Locust St.).
On Saturday, May 16: 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. Visit bylaw.burlington.ca for parking exemptions.
- Paid parking, on weekends only (including long weekends), at Beachway Park (1100 Lakeshore Rd) begins Saturday, May 16 using HONK Mobile.
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 18 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 burlington.ca/dropinandplay.
Splash pads opening
The City’s 10 splash pads will open on Friday, May 15. For a list of locations, 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
- pickleball at Palmer Park (3409 Palmer Dr.) or Leighland Park (1200 Leighland Rd.) – book a court at burlington.ca/pickleball
- picnic sites at LaSalle Park (50 North Shore Blvd E.) or Hidden Valley Park (1137 Hidden Valley Rd.) – make a reservation at burlington.ca/picnics
- grass baseball diamonds and playfields for casual use. If the ground is soft or water is pooling, please refrain from use to help preserve field conditions and avoid unnecessary damage. For organized games or practices, please contact rentals@burlington.ca to reserve an appropriate space.
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 over the holiday weekend:
- In person at recreation facility counters during program times (May 16 to 18)
- By email at liveandplay@burlington.ca (May 16 and 17)
- By phone at 905-335-7738, between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. (May 16 and 17)
- Phone and email service are closed on Victoria Day, Monday, May 18.
Roads, Parks and Forestry
The administrative office will be closed on Monday, May 18. Essential services will be provided as required.
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Links and Resources
Learn more about firework safety on Victoria Day at Fire and Life Safety News - City of Burlington.
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