What's open and closed in Hamilton this Civic Holiday

This Civic Holiday, several city services and all administrative offices will be paused or closed in Hamilton.

Here's what you need to know for Aug. 4.

Transportation

Hamilton Street Railway buses — including MyRide in Waterdown and Trans-Cab service — will operate at the Sunday service level. Last trips will depart downtown at around midnight. 

DARTS will be running on holiday service hours, with all subscription trips cancelled except for dialysis. Passengers must reserve in advance to ride. 

Parking officers won't enforce routine complaints from Sunday at 5:45 a.m. to Monday at 10 p.m., but may still patrol certain areas.

Waste collection

There won't be compost, recycling, yard waste or garbage collection on Monday. Waste collection will occur one day later for the rest of the week. Community Recycling Centres will be closed Monday.

Closures

• City of Hamilton service closures include.
• Adult Day Program at Macassa Lodge.
• Animal Services Office and Shelter.
• ATS Customer Service Office.
• Dental clinics and bus.
• Hamilton Civic Museums.
• Hamilton Farmers' Market.
• Hamilton Municipal Parking System Office.
• Hamilton Public Library branches.
• Health Connections.
• Housing Services Office.
• HSR Customer Service Centre. 
• Licensing and Bylaw Services phone queue and service counters.
• Municipal Service Centres.
• Ontario Works Program and Special Supports Program.
• Provincial Offences Administration Office.
• Public Health Vaccine Records Line.
• Recreation Centres and Arenas, though outdoor pools will open for regular hours.
• Tropical Greenhouse at Gage Park.
• Van Needle Syringe Program.

Mail

Canada Post is closed on provincial and territorial holidays like Monday, with no collection or delivery of mail. Post offices operated by the private sector may be open.

Private businesses

Civic Holiday is not a statutory holiday, so businesses may open if they choose. Check specific shops' hours to find out if they're open.