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Residents are encouraged to keep safety in mind this Canada Day long weekend and exercise caution with private backyard fireworks displays.

Under the City of Kitchener Municipal Code, fireworks can only be set off on privately owned property before 11 p.m. on Victoria Day, Canada Day and Diwali. Residents must meet the setback requirements in order to set off fireworks. Fireworks cannot be set off on City-owned lands, parks or schoolyards. Fireworks cannot be sold to or set off by anyone under 18.

For firework complaints, call the Waterloo Regional Police Service non-emergency line at 519-570-9777. In the event of an emergency or dangerous situation, always call 911. To learn more about when and where fireworks are permitted and for safety tips, visit www.kitchener.ca/fireworks.

Some city facilities have modified hours over the Canada Day long weekend:

City Hall

Kitchener City Hall will be closed during the Canada Day long weekend, including Monday, July 3.

Kitchener Market

The Kitchener Market is open for the farmers’ market on Saturday, July 1, from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The market will be closed as usual on Sunday, July 2, and Monday, July 3.

Community centres

Most community centres are closed on Saturday, July 1. Downtown Community Centre is open on Saturday, July 1, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

All community centres are closed on Sunday, July 2.

Most community centres are closed on Monday, July 3. Doon Pioneer Park Community Centre is open on Monday, July 3, from 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Pools and splashpads

City of Kitchener splashpads and these pools are open throughout the holiday weekend:

Update for June 30, 2023: Idlewood outdoor pool will be open regular hours on July 3, 2023.

Idlewood outdoor pool is closed for repairs and will re-open on Tuesday, July 4.

Most indoor pools are closed on Saturday, July 1 and open on Monday, July 3. Find a pool: kitchener.ca/pools

Kitchener Public Library

All Kitchener Public Library (KPL) locations are closed on Saturday, July 1, and Sunday, July 2. All KPL locations are open on Monday, July 3, from 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Kitchener Golf

Doon Valley and Rockway golf courses are open on Monday, July 1. Visit kitchenergolf.ca to book a tee time.

The Aud and community arenas

The Aud and community arenas, including the Lyle S. Hallman walking track at Activa, will be closed on Saturday, July 1. The walking track will be open:

  • Sunday, July 2: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
  • Monday, July 3: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

All other community arenas and The Aud are open for scheduled rentals only on July 2 and 3.

Budd Park

Budd Park indoor soccer facility will be open for scheduled rentals during the Canada Day long weekend.

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For more information, contact: 
Shawn Falcao 
Manager, Corporate Communications 
shawn.falcao@kitchener.ca