Town facility closures on Emancipation Day, August 2, 2021

We hope that everyone can enjoy a fun, safe and relaxing long weekend.

Please review the following facility closures and schedule updates for the holiday Monday, August 2:

To report urgent problems related to roads, traffic lights and signs, parks and trees or storms, call 905-845-6601 to be connected with our after-hours service.

For more information about park amenities and locations, please visit our Parks, Trails and Gardens page. 

No Parking signs and increased fines will be implemented around popular parks to help reduce overcrowding, traffic congestion and illegal parking in these areas which can impact neighbourhood safety and access for emergency service vehicles. For more information, visit our On-Street Parking page.

The Bronte Outer Harbour office and fuel dock are open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Holiday service is the same as Sunday level of service, and is provided from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

If your long weekend plans include a trip to the cottage, backyard fires or BBQs, the Oakville Fire department is urging you to take the proper precautions to stay safe.

For information on fire safety please visit the Fire and Safety Guidelines page.

According to Fireworks By-law 2009-056, the August Civic Holiday is not a firework-permitted holiday. Visit our fireworks page for more information.

To report noise concerns related to fireworks, please use our online service.