Happy Canada Day!
Before the long weekend, I wish everyone in Rideau-Jock Ward a Happy Canada Day! While we celebrate 157 years as a country, it is important to recognize our historic villages that will also celebrate significant milestones – most of them older than Canada.
Ashton (c.1851) celebrates 173 years as a community
Burritts Rapids (c.1793) celebrates 231 years as a community
Fallowfield (c.1872) celebrates 152 years as a community
Kars (c.1822) celebrates 202 years as a community
Manotick (c.1859) celebrates 165 years as a community
Munster (c.1870) celebrates 154 years as a community
North Gower (c.1825) celebrates 199 years as a community
Richmond (c.1818) celebrates 206 years as a community
Unique in their own ways, these beautiful villages make our southwestern corner of Ottawa such a special place to live. Many villages will be hosting community Canada Day celebrations throughout the long weekend for everyone to enjoy.
Please see below for some important reminders for the Canada Day holiday on Monday, July 1st:
Fireworks
The City of Ottawa Firework By-law permits the discharge of fireworks on private property on Victoria Day and Canada Day and the day before and after those days. That means fireworks can be discharged on Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday.
Retail
Most grocery stores will be closed, but there could be a few open. It is recommended to check their store website or call.
Tanger Outlet Mall will be open from 2:00pm to 5:00pm.
All LCBOs will be closed and some Beer Stores will be open from 11:00am to 6:00pm.
Client Service
Most of the City’s services and service centres will be closed – including the Ward 21 office. The 3-1-1 Contact Centre will be open for urgent matters only. Please visit ottawa.ca/311 for more information.
Waste Collection
There will be no curbside waste collection on Monday. Pick-up will take on Tuesday, July 2nd and all other collection schedules 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.
The Trail Waste Facility will be open on Monday, July 1 from 9:00am to 5:00pm.
Transit Services
All bus, O-Train, and Para Transpo services will be free all day on Canada Day.
Rural Shopper Route 301 will not run on Monday, July 1st.
For more information about OC Transpo service on Canada Day, please visit their website here.
Recreation
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 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.
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.
I hope everyone has an enjoyable and sunny Canada Day long weekend with family, friends, and neighbours.
Happy 157th, Canada!