What’s open and closed and things to do in Hamilton on Canada Day
Thursday is Canada Day and you might be wondering what you can and can't do on this statutory holiday.
Here are some things that are open and closed on Thursday, July 1, around Hamilton.
Open
Canada's largest ribfest is a drive-through event again this year. Head to the Burlington Centre, 777 Guelph Line, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Canada Day. canadaslargestribfest.com
Virtual fireworks are on display in 3D all across Canada. At 10 p.m. local time, the Tim Hortons Canada Day Virtual Fireworks will be in augmented reality. Wherever you are in the country, point your smartphone or tablet at the sky and enjoy this 3D fireworks show. Users will be asked to allow access to their camera and other device features in order to use this augmented reality application. canadavirtualfireworks.ca
The Royal Botanical Garden is open. Gift shop hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Garden areas are open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and trails are open dawn to dusk. Regular admission applies. rbg.ca
Hamilton Conservation areas are open seven days a week from sunrise to sunset, unless otherwise posted. You may require reservations for some areas like Spencer Gorge or Lakeland Pool, visit conservationhamilton.ca. HCA's main office and administrative headquarters are closed.
Some Beer Store locations are open Thursday (1111 Barton St. E., 959 Fennell Ave. E., 1408 Upper James St., 150 Barton St. E., 282 Parkdale Ave. N., 75 Centennial Pkwy. N.,) and (236 Guelph St. in Georgetown and 2025 Guelph Line and 5051 New St. in Burlington from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.)
HSR is running on a Sunday/holiday schedule Thursday. Visit hamilton.ca/hsr or call 905-527-4441.
DARTS is operating holiday service hours on Thursday. All subscription trips on DARTS, with the exception of dialysis, are cancelled.
GO Transit is operating on a reduced schedule Thursday. Face coverings are mandatory on GO Transit.
Closed
All City of Hamilton and Burlington administrative offices will be closed on Thursday.
No garbage day in Hamilton or Burlington Thursday. Pickup for the week will occur one day later than regularly scheduled. There is no change to collection in Niagara.
Community recycling centres and transfer stations are closed.
For emergencies involving roads, water mains, sewer systems, public health and safety issues, in Hamilton, call 905-546-CITY (2489).
To view more affected City services, visit hamilton.ca.
Hamilton Farmers Market is closed Thursday.
All Hamilton and Burlington branches are closed Thursday.
Canada Post is closed. No mail delivery.
LCBO stores are closed Thursday.
Most grocery stores are closed.
Shopping malls such as Mapleview and CF Lime Ridge are closed.
Jennifer Moore is an editorial assistant at The Spectator in Hamilton. Reach her via email: jmoore@thespec.com