Happy Victoria Day: What’s open and closed at the City of Burlington
Burlington, Ont. — May 15, 2023 — City of Burlington administrative services will be closed for Victoria Day on Monday, May 22. 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
A reminder that fireworks are permitted to be set off on Victoria Day only (May 22). 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.
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Holiday Closure Information |
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Animal Services
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The Animal Shelter at 2424 Industrial St. will be closed to appointments on Monday, May 22. To report an animal control related emergency on a holiday, please call 1-888-264-3135. |
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Burlington Transit |
Burlington Transit will operate on a Sunday schedule on Monday, May 22. For real-time bus information and schedules visit myride.burlingtontransit.ca. The Downtown Transit Terminal, at 430 John St., and Specialized Dispatch will be closed on Monday, May 22. |
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City Hall |
The Development Services counter, temporarily located on the second floor at City Hall at 426 Brant St., will be closed to all appointments and walk-in service on Monday, May 22. For online service, 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. |
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Halton Court Services – Provincial Offences Office |
Court administration counter services at 4085 Palladium Way will be closed on Monday, May 22. With the exception of 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. |
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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 Victoria Day. NOTE:
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Recreation Programs and Facilities |
Drop-In Recreation Activities Drop-in swimming, skating and other program times vary for the long weekend. Drop in or reserve in advance. For schedules and online reservations, visit burlington.ca/dropinandplay. Splash Pads Opening The City’s nine splash pads will open on Saturday, May 20. For a list of locations, 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 Our Lending Library has a variety of outdoor and indoor play equipment available to borrow at no charge. From archery to wiffle ball, and Kanjam to pickleball – check out burlington.ca/playlending for details. Customer Service With the exception of Monday, May 22, customer service is also available:
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Roads, Parks and Forestry |
The administrative office will be closed on Monday, May 22. Essential services will be provided as required. |
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Service Burlington |
The Service Burlington counter, temporarily located on the third floor at 390 Brant St., beside City Hall, will be closed to all appointments and walk-in service on Monday, May 22. Many service payments are available online at burlington.ca/onlineservices. |
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