Happy Canada Day - What's open and closed at the City of Burlington on July 1
Burlington, Ont. — June 24, 2025 — City of Burlington administrative services will be closed for Canada Day on Tuesday, 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.
Canada Day event
On Tuesday, July 1, the City of Burlington is excited to celebrate Canada Day. Activities in Spencer Smith Park (1400 Lakeshore Rd.) begin at 12 p.m. (noon), with the opening ceremony at 4 p.m. featuring the Burlington Teen Tour Band. Visitors can enjoy a lively Kids Zone, local vendors, delicious food, and live performances, followed by a drone light show and fireworks display to end the evening. For times and information, visit burlington.ca/canadaday.
Fireworks reminder
The safest way to enjoy fireworks is at a public display hosted by trained and certified professionals, like the Canada Day celebrations at Spencer Smith Park on July 1.
Fireworks are permitted to be set off on Canada Day only (July 1). Please continue to use our valued outdoor spaces responsibly - community cooperation is essential to helping keep everyone safe during Canada 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 |
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Animal Services |
The Animal Shelter at 2424 Industrial St. will be closed to appointments on Tuesday, July 1. To report an animal control related emergency on a holiday, please call 905-335-7777. |
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Burlington Transit |
Burlington Transit will operate on a Saturday schedule on July 1, 2025. For real-time bus information and schedules visit myride.burlingtontransit.ca. Customer Service and Specialized Dispatch will be closed on Tuesday, July 1.
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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 Tuesday, 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. |
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Halton Court Services – Provincial Offences Office |
Court administration counter services at 4085 Palladium Way will be closed on Tuesday, 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. Payment of Provincial Offences fines is available 24/7 at paytickets.ca. |
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Parking |
On Tuesday, July 1: Free parking is available downtown, on the street, in municipal lots and in 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 ten 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 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.). Borrow lifejackets for the family, add some fun outdoor games to your Love My Neighbourhood event, or try out a variety of play equipment that we offer. Learn more at burlington.ca/playlending. Customer Service Customer service is also available:
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Roads, Parks and Forestry |
The administrative office will be closed on Tuesday, July 1. Essential services will be provided as required. |
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Links and Resources
- Learn more about firework safety on Canada Day at Fire and Life Safety News - City of Burlington.
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Opens late August |
2026 Budget survey |
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Sept. 13, 12 – 4 p.m. |
Food for Feedback, Central Park, 2331 New St. |
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Sept. 18, 7 – 8:30 p.m. |
2026 Budget Townhall, led by Mayor Meed Ward, with participating Ward Councillor and city staff in Ward 6 Haber Community Centre (Community Room 1), 3040 Tim Dobbie Dr. |
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Sept. 22, 7 – 8:30 p.m. |
2026 Budget Townhall, led by Mayor Meed Ward, with participating Ward Councillor and city staff in Ward 1 LaSalle Park Pavilion (Main Ballroom), 50 North Shore Blvd. |
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Sept. 23, 7 – 8:30 p.m. |
2026 Budget Townhall, led by Mayor Meed Ward, with participating Ward Councillor and city staff in Ward 2 Burlington Seniors Centre (Community Room 3), 2285 New St. |
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Sept. 24, 7 – 8:30 p.m. |
2026 Budget Townhall, led by Mayor Meed Ward, with participating Ward Councillor and city staff in Ward 3 Brant Hills Community Centre (Community Room 1), 2255 Brant St. |
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Sept. 29, 7 – 8:30 p.m. |
2026 Budget Townhall, led by Mayor Meed Ward, with participating Ward Councillor and city staff in Ward 4 Tansley Woods Community Centre (Community Room 1), 1996 Itabashi Way |
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Oct. 2, 7 – 8:30 p.m. |
2026 Budget Townhall, led by Mayor Meed Ward, with participating Ward Councillor and city staff in Ward 5 Appleby Ice Centre (Community Room 1), 1201 Appleby Line |
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Nov. 3, 9:30 a.m. |
Overview of Proposed 2026 Budget at Committee of the Whole City Hall, 426 Brant St. or watch a livestream at burlington.ca/calendar |
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Nov. 5, 7 – 8:30 p.m. |
2026 Budget Telephone Town Hall |
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Nov. 13, 9:30 a.m. |
Divisional Budget Presentation at Budget Committee |
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Nov. 24 & 25, 9:30 a.m. |
Review of the Proposed 2026 Budget at Budget Committee |
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Dec. 2, 9:30 a.m. |
Council review/approval of Proposed 2026 Budget at Special Council Meeting |
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