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

Burlington, Ont. — March 30, 2026 — City of Burlington administrative services will be closed on Good Friday (Friday, April 3) and Easter Monday (Monday, April 6). For a list of which City services and facilities are available on the long weekend, please see the summary below or visit burlington.ca.

Animal Services

The Animal Shelter at 2424 Industrial St. will be closed to appointments on Friday, April 3 and Monday, April 6. To report an animal control related emergency on a holiday, please call 905-335-7777.

Burlington Transit

Burlington Transit will operate on a special holiday schedule on Friday, April 3. Customer Service and Specialized Dispatch will be closed.

On Monday, April 6, buses will run on a regular weekday service schedule and Customer Service and Specialized Dispatch will be open.

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 to all appointments and walk-in service on Friday, April 3 and Monday, April 6.

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 Friday, April 3 and Monday, April 6. 

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.

Parking

On Friday, April 3, Sunday, April 5, and Monday, April 6: Free parking is available downtown, on the street, in municipal lots, and in the parking garage (414 Locust St.).

On Saturday, April 4: Paid parking downtown is required in high-demand parking lots (Lots 1, 4, 5 and 17) 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 or City-Wide Parking Permits are required to park overnight on city streets and for longer than five hours. Visit bylaw.burlington.ca for parking exemptions.

Recreation Programs and Facilities

Easter weekend drop-in recreation activities

On Good Friday, April 3 and Easter Monday, April 6, Centennial Pool (5151 New St.) is open for morning lap and combo swims. Tansley Woods Pool (1996 Itabashi Way) is open for lap and recreational swimming. On Saturday, April 4, Appleby Ice Centre (1201 Appleby Line) is open for skating programs.

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 pick up and return is at Alton Library (3040 Tim Dobbie Dr.). Learn more.

Tyandaga Golf Course

Tyandaga Golf Course (1265 Tyandaga Park Dr.) is looking forward to opening for the 2026 season (weather dependent). Please visit tyandagagolf.com to check for the announcement about opening day and to book tee times. On the long weekend, enjoy fish and chips from the dining room on Good Friday, April 3 (takeout only) or Easter brunch on Sunday, April 5 (sit down). Reservations are required, please call 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 3 – 6)
• By phone at 905-335-7738, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (April 4 and 5)
• By email at liveandplay@burlington.ca (April 4 and 5)
• Phone and email service are closed on Good Friday (April 3) and Easter Monday (April 6)

Roads, Parks and Forestry

The administrative office will be closed on Friday, April 3 and Monday, April 6. Essential services, including winter control, will be provided as required.

Burlington is a city where people, nature and business thrive. Sign up to learn more about Burlington at burlington.ca/subscribe and follow @CityBurlington on social media.

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