Here's what's open and closed in Hamilton on Canada Day 2025

Tuesday, July 1, is Canada Day — and that means changes to municipal services, transit, and hours for popular sites in Hamilton.

Here's what you need to know:

Waste and Recycling

• No curbside pickup of garbage, recycling, green bins, or yard waste on Tuesday.

• Collection will shift forward by one day for the rest of the week.

• Community recycling centres will be closed and reopen Wednesday at 8 a.m.

Transit

• HSR buses will run on a Sunday/holiday schedule, with most final trips downtown around midnight.

• myRide Trans-Cab (Waterdown) will not operate.

• DARTS will operate on a holiday schedule; all subscription trips are cancelled except dialysis, which must be booked in advance.

Parking

• Municipal parking enforcement will be paused before 10 a.m., but the city warns of proactive enforcement in busy areas or near fireworks events.

• The municipal parking office will be closed for the day.

Recreation and Parks

• All city recreation centres and arenas will be closed on Canada Day.

• Outdoor pools will be open during regular hours, weather permitting

• Wading pools and the Supie drop-in program start Wednesday, July 2.

• The Tropical Greenhouse at Gage Park will be closed.

Canada Day Fireworks

• Trail access to Bayfront Park's north end could be limited during the day in preparation for the evening fireworks show. Crowds are expected — plan accordingly.

Libraries and Museums

• All Hamilton Public Library branches will be closed on July 1.

• Hamilton civic museums are closed, except for:

  • Dundurn Castle, which will host a Canada Day Military Tattoo at 5 p.m.

Hamilton Farmers' Market

• The downtown market will be closed on Tuesday.

City Offices

All City of Hamilton administrative offices will be closed, including:

• Bylaw and animal services

• Housing services

• Transit customer service

• Municipal service centres

For urgent issues involving roads, water or sewer systems, call 905‑546‑2489.