Enjoy a safe and fun-filled Canada Day
Support local this Canada Day and explore what the City of Kitchener has to offer.
Facilities, activities and events available on Canada Day
Experience Canada Day in Downtown Kitchener. Enjoy free concerts, a dazzling pyrotechnics show and much more
City of Kitchener golf courses are open
Activa Sportsplex, including the walking track, is open
Outdoor pools (Harry Class, Idlewood, Kiwanis, Wilson) are open for public swims
Facility closures
The following facilities are closed on July 1, 2025 for Canada Day:
Kitchener City Hall Service Centre
All City community centres
All Kitchener Public Library locations
Indoor pools and splashpads
Kitchener Market food hall
The Aud and most community arenas
If you need to access a public cooling centre on Canada Day, visit the Region of Waterloo’s list of designated facilities.
Fireworks reminders
Residents are encouraged to keep safety in mind this Canada Day long weekend and exercise caution with private fireworks displays.
Under the City of Kitchener Municipal Code, fireworks can only be set off on privately owned property between 9 and 11 p.m.
When setting off fireworks during these times, residents must meet the setback requirements, which only allow fireworks to be set off in areas over 25 feet away from any building or structure. Fireworks are only allowed to be possessed, sold or set off by people over the age of 18.
Fireworks cannot be set off on City-owned lands, woodlots, roadways, schoolyards or parks, such as Victoria Park, McLennan Park and all other parks across our city. Unauthorized use of fireworks presents a serious risk to the safety of all users and can result in fines and potentially other charges. Setting off fireworks outside of the permitted areas and times could result in a minimum fine of $1,500.
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 tips on how to use fireworks safely, visit Kitchener.ca/fireworks.
For more information:
Kayla Snyder
Manager, Corporate Communications
City of Kitchener
Contact Us
City of Kitchener
200 King Street West,
Kitchener, Ontario
Telephone: 519-741-2345,
TTY: 1-866-969-9994
mailto:info@kitchener.ca