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Author: City of Ottawa - Media Relations / Ville d'Ottawa - Relations avec les médias
Publication Date: June 24, 2024 - 14:33

Canada Day schedule changes

June 24, 2024
The City of Ottawa would like to remind residents of the following schedule changes and City service impacts for the Canada Day holiday on Monday, July 1. Client Service Centres
  • The City’s 3-1-1 Contact Centre will be open for urgent matters only. Please visit ottawa.ca/311 for more information.
  • All services at Ottawa City Hall (110 Laurier Avenue West), Ben Franklin Place (101 Centrepointe Drive), Orléans (255 Centrum Boulevard) and the City’s Provincial Offences Court at 100 Constellation Drive will be closed.
  • The Business Licensing Centre at 735 Industrial Avenue will be closed.
  • The City of Ottawa Spay and Neuter Clinic at 26 Concourse Gate will be closed.
  • The City of Ottawa Archives and Gallery 112 at the James Bartleman Centre will be closed from Saturday, June 29 to Monday, July 1.
  • The Barbara Ann Scott Gallery at City Hall will be closed on Monday, July 1.
Green bin, recycling and garbage collection
  • There will be no curbside green bin, recycling, garbage or bulky item collection on Monday, July 1. Pick up will take place on Tuesday, July 2. In addition, the collection will be delayed by one day for the remainder of the week.
  • Residents can sign up to receive collection reminders and service alerts by email or phone call at ottawa.ca/CollectionCalendar.
  • Multi-residential garbage containers will be collected on the regular scheduled day. Collections of multi-residential recycling containers, bulky items and green bins will be delayed by one day for the remainder of the week.
  • The Trail Waste Facility will be open on Monday, July 1 from 9 am to 5 pm.
Parking
  • All City parking regulations apply.
Transit Services
  • Ride the bus, O-Train or Para Transpo for free all day on Canada Day!
  • Service will operate on an enhanced Sunday schedule with extra service all day and into the evening. With increased service all day, transit is the easy way to travel to the Canada Day festivities at LeBreton Flats.
  • Rural Shopper Route 301 will not run on Monday, July 1.
  • Use the Travel Planner or Transit, the recommended app for OC Transpo customers, to plan your trip.
  • The Rideau Centre OC Transpo Customer Service Centre will be open on Monday, July 1 from 10 am to 6 pm.
  • The OC Transpo Lost and Found (Heartwood House) will be closed on Monday, July 1. Customers can call 613-560-5000 to report a lost item.
  • Para Transpo:  
    • Regular bookings or recurring trips are automatically cancelled on Monday, July 1. Customers can book trips for Canada Day starting one week ahead by calling 613-560-5000 or using My Para Transpo.
    • Para Transpo customers can also text 57272 to connect with customer service representatives from 6 am to 12:30 am for cancellations or information. Standard rates apply.
    • The reservations line will be open from 7 am to 5 pm.
    • The trip cancellation line will be open from 6 am to 12:30 am.
    • The Taxi Coupon line will remain open.
  • For more information on Canada Day service, visit octranspo.com or call (613) 560-5000. You can also connect with OC Transpo through Facebook, X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram.
Recreation and cultural services
  • Most community centres and recreation facilities will be closed, with a limited number of indoor pools, arenas, and recreation and fitness centres open and operating on a modified schedule. Please check the facility pages on ottawa.ca for details.
  • Outdoor pools, splash pads and wading pools will be open. Beaches will be open with lifeguards on duty. Hours, details and locations are available at Outdoor swim and splash.
  • Arts Court, Nepean Creative Arts Centre, Nepean Visual Arts Centre, City-operated museums, Meridian Theatres @ Centrepointe, and Shenkman Arts Centre will be closed.
  • Most indoor pools, arenas, and recreation and fitness centres will be open or operating on a modified schedule. Please check the facility pages on ottawa.ca for details. Please note that some regular public swims may be cancelled on short notice due to a shortage of lifeguards. It is recommended you confirm by checking with the facility before leaving home.   
Ottawa Public Health Employment and Social Services
  • All four Employment and Social Services offices will be closed on Monday, July 1:
    • 370 Catherine Street
    • 2339 Ogilvie Road
    • 100 Constellation Drive
    • 2020 Walkley Road
Municipal child care services Ottawa Public Library
  • All branches of Ottawa Public Library (including Bookmobile, Homebound services and InfoService) will be closed on Monday, July 1. Digital content, services, and program listings are available through the Ottawa Public Library website. Virtual programs are available on OPL’s YouTube channel. Regular hours resume on Tuesday, July 2.
For more information on City programs and services, visit ottawa.ca, call 3-1-1 (TTY: 613-580-2401) or 613-580-2400 to contact the City using Canada Video Relay Service. You can also connect with us through FacebookX (formerly Twitter) and Instagram


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