What's open, what's closed and the rules around fireworks this Victoria Day long weekend

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It's the Victoria Day long weekend, which means some changes to what's open and what's closed. People may also want to set off fireworks, but know the rules are different depending on where you live. (Kate Bueckert/CBC - image credit)
It's the Victoria Day long weekend, which means some changes to what's open and what's closed. People may also want to set off fireworks, but know the rules are different depending on where you live. (Kate Bueckert/CBC - image credit)

It's the Victoria Day long weekend and that means there will be some closures in the region, specifically on Monday.

In Waterloo region, curbside waste collection is not affected by the holiday and waste, recycling, green bins and yard waste will be picked up as usual. People are reminded to have their items by the curb by 7 a.m.

In Guelph, waste collection is delayed by one day.

Grand River Transit will operate on a holiday schedule. In Guelph on Monday, all buses become on-demand stops so people need to book their ride.

Operations at the Region of Waterloo International Airport are not impacted.

People may notice stores, banks, government offices and other services are closed over the weekend. LCBO locations will be closed on Monday while only some The Beer Store locations (Cambridge, Kitchener and Guelph) will be open.

Fireworks

Fireworks are permitted in some parts of Waterloo region, but not all, and the rules are different depending on where you live.

  • Cambridge — private fireworks displays are permitted between dusk and 11 p.m. on Victoria Day.

  • Kitchener — private fireworks displays are permitted on private property only before 11 p.m. on Victoria Day.

  • Waterloo — fireworks are permitted from dusk until 11 p.m. on Victoria Day, as well as one day before and one day after.

  • North Dumfries — fireworks are permitted between dusk and 10:15 p.m. on Victoria Day, as well as one day before and one day after.

  • Wellesley — fireworks are permitted on Victoria Day or any of the three days during the weekend.

  • Wilmot — it's recommended people watch professional displays, but they can be set off for personal reasons on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday.

  • Woolwich — small sparklers, snap caps and party poppers are permitted. Other fireworks are prohibited unless used during a community event, for which a display permit is required.

  • Guelph — fireworks are permitted on private property on Sunday and on Victoria Day. They can be set off between 9 a.m. and 11:59 p.m.

What's closed

The following are closed on Monday:

  • Municipal administration offices.

  • Ontario courthouses.

  • Sunnyside Home.

  • Region of Waterloo libraries.

  • Idea Exchange locations in Cambridge.

  • Kitchener Public Library branches.

  • Waterloo Public Library branches.

  • Guelph Public Library branches.

  • Cambridge community centres: Ted Wake Centre, David Durward Centre, William E. Paulter.

  • Cambridge arenas: Duncan McIntosh, Dickson Centre, Galt Arena, Karl Homuth, Hespeler Memorial Arena.

  • Cambridge Centre for the Arts.

  • Allan Reuter Centre in Cambridge.

  • Kitchener: All community centres and most city pools.

  • Kitchener arenas: Don McLaren, Grand River, Lions and Sportsworld.

  • Waterloo Community Centres: Albert McCormick, Bechtel Park Manulife Soccer and Sports Centre, Moses Springer, RIM Park, Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex, WMRC Community Pavilion.

  • Wilmot Recreation Complex.

  • Guelph: Sleeman Centre, River Run Centre, all recreation and community centres.

What's open

The following are open on Monday:

  • Region of Waterloo Museums

  • Doon Valley and Rockway golf courses in Kitchener.

  • Cambridge pools: W.G. Johnson Centre, John Dolson Centre

  • Kitchener's Forest Heights Pool.

  • Activa Sportsplex, including the Lyle S. Hallman walking track, in Kitchener.

  • The Aud is open for the K-W Kennel Club annual dog show.

  • Budd Park in Kitchener.