Holiday hours and fireworks safety reminders ahead of the Canada Day long weekend (1)

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 before 11 p.m. on Victoria Day, Canada Day, and Diwali, provided residents can meet the setback requirements, which only allow fireworks to be set off in areas over 25 feet away from any building or structure. Fireworks cannot be set off on City-owned lands, parks or woodlots, roadways, or schoolyards. They can only be sold to or set off by people over the age of 18.

Setting off fireworks outside of the permitted areas and times could result in a $400 fine or criminal charges. To learn more about when and where fireworks are permitted and for tips on how to use fireworks safely, visit kitchener.ca/Fireworks.

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.

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 1.

Kitchener Market

The Kitchener Market is open for the farmers’ market on Saturday, June 29, from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The market will be closed as usual on Sunday, June 30, and Monday, July 1.

Community centres

All community centres are closed on Monday, July 1.

Pools and splashpads

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

• Harry Class outdoor pool: kitchener.ca/HarryClass
• Idlewood outdoor pool: kitchener.ca/Idlewood
• Kiwanis Park and Pool: kitchener.ca/Kiwanis
• Wilson outdoor pool: kitchener.ca/Wilson
• City splashpads: kitchener.ca/Splashpads

All indoor pools are closed on Monday, July 1.

Kitchener Public Library

All Kitchener Public Library (KPL) locations are closed on Monday, July 1.

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 Sportsplex, will be closed on Monday, July 1.

Budd Park

Budd Park office will be closed on Monday, July 1.

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