Happy Victoria Day: What?s open and closed at the City

Burlington, Ont. — May 13, 2023 — City of Burlington administrative services will be closed for Victoria Day on Monday, May 20. 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 20). 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, May 20.

To report an animal control related emergency on a holiday, please call 1-888-264-3135.

Burlington Transit

Burlington Transit will operate on a Sunday schedule on Monday, May 20. 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 20.

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 20.

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, May 20.

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 [email protected] or online at Halton Court Services.

 Parking

On Sunday, May 19 and Monday, May 20: Free parking is available downtown, on the street, in municipal lots and in the parking garage (414 Locust St.).

On Saturday, May 18: 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) do not provide free parking on holidays. Parking exemptions are required to park overnight on city streets and for longer than five hours. Visit burlington.ca/parkingexemptions. Paid parking, on weekends only (including long weekends), at Beachway Park (1100 Lakeshore Rd) begins Saturday, May 18 using HONK Mobile. Please make an online reservation using Park Pass to visit Lowville Park on weekends. Reservations are free and available in three-hour time slots starting Saturday, May 18.

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 20 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 and online reservations, visit burlington.ca/dropinandplay.

Splash Pads Opening

The City’s nine splash pads will open on Saturday, May 18. 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. picnic site reservations for La Salle or Hidden Valley Park

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. Equipment pickup is on Thursdays, and return drop off is on Tuesdays at Haber Community Centre (3040 Tim Dobbie Dr.). From archery to wiffle ball, and Kanjam to pickleball – check out burlington.ca/playlending for details.

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 18 to 20) By email at [email protected] (May 18 and 19) By phone at 905-335-7738, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (May 18 and 19)

Phone and email service are closed on Victoria Day, Monday, May 20.

Roads, Parks and Forestry 

The administrative office will be closed on Monday, May 20. Essential services 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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