BRAMPTON, ON (June 23, 2022) – Canada Day takes place on Friday, July 1.
All essential and critical services, including Fire and Emergency Services, Traffic Services, By-Law Enforcement, Road Operations, and Security Services will continue to operate as usual to support the community.
Residents can call 311 or 905.874.2000 (outside of Brampton), use the Brampton 311 app (available on App Store or Google Play), visit www.311brampton.ca or email 311@brampton.ca for any inquiries. We are available 24/7 for any City of Brampton or Region of Peel matters.
Celebrate Canada Day 2022
The City of Brampton is pleased to announce the return of its in-person Canada Day celebration on July 1 from 12 to 10 pm in Chinguacousy Park. Brampton’s Canada Day celebration is the City’s largest single day event, celebrating the occasion with a day of live entertainment, arts, culture, food, fireworks and more!
For more information on the Canada Day event, visit www.brampton.ca/canadaday.
Fireworks Safety
Canada Day is one of four days a year when short-range fireworks are allowed on private property in Brampton without the need for a permit. Under the by-law, fireworks are also permitted on Victoria Day, Diwali and New Year’s Eve.
Short-range fireworks are those that tend to travel less than three metres (10 feet) when set off (e.g. fountains, wheels, ground spinners, sparklers). That’s roughly the height of a Brampton Transit bus or a basketball hoop.
All other rocket-type fireworks are banned in Brampton. The City reminds residents that fireworks are not permitted on the street, sidewalks, within City parks or on municipal or school properties.
When using short-range fireworks on private property, residents must follow these safety precautions:
• Have a container of water or a hose line filled with water available to extinguish fireworks.
• Never light a firework or hold a lit firework in your hand, other than a sparkler.
• Never throw or point fireworks at other people.
• After using sparklers, place them in a container of water to fully cool before disposal.
• Allow all fireworks to fully cool before disposal.
Every year, fireworks vendors are required to undergo City training before they are licensed to sell fireworks. The City offered online training to vendors. No fireworks licenses have been issued for Canada Day. If residents see fireworks being sold in stores or elsewhere in Brampton, they are asked to report them to Service Brampton by calling 311 or 905.874.2000 (outside of Brampton).
For more information on firework safety and bylaws, visit www.brampton.ca/fireworks.
Brampton Transit
Brampton Transit will be operating on a Sunday/Holiday schedule on Canada Day. Customer Service counters at the terminals are closed. The Contact Centre is available to assist from 9 am to 6 pm.
Brampton Transit will be providing free shuttle bus services to and from the Canada Day celebration at Chinguacousy Park between 12 to 10:30 pm! Hop on a free shuttle bus from one of the following four locations:
· Mount Pleasant GO Station
· Trinity Common Mall
· Sheridan College
· Gore Meadows Community Centre
For route and schedule information call 905.874.2999 or visit www.bramptontransit.com.
Masks are optional on Brampton Transit buses and in Brampton Transit terminals. Be respectful to those who continue to wear a mask and those who choose not to.
Visit www.bramptontransit.com or follow @bramptontransit on Twitter for service updates. Questions may be directed to Brampton Transit’s Contact Centre at 905.874.2999.
Brampton Parks
All Brampton recreational trails, playgrounds, and parks, including off-leash dog parks, remain open on Canada Day. Physical activity is important for everyone’s health and wellbeing! Visit www.brampton.ca/parks to discover our parks and recreational trails.
Brampton Recreation
Brampton Recreation Centres will be open according to modified hours of operation on Canada Day. Holiday hours can be viewed here.
Visit www.brampton.ca/summerfun for information on a variety of outdoor amenities, including tennis and pickleball courts, splash pads and recreational trails.
Visit www.brampton.ca/recreation for information on recreation centres, available programs, memberships and more.
Brampton Library
All Brampton Library branches will be closed on Canada Day. Effective July 3, 2022, all branches will be closed on Sundays.
Join us online at www.bramptonlibrary.ca to borrow eBooks and audiobooks, stream television and movies, access a wide range of educational, creative, and professional digital learning platforms, and more. Register for virtual, in-branch and drop-in programs for all ages and interests through our calendar of events and subscribe to our email updates. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn, and be sure to download the Brampton Library mobile app on iOS and Google Play. Click here for more details about our app. To live chat with our staff, or Ask A Question, visit our website.
Brampton Animal Services
The Brampton Animal Shelter will be closed on Canada Day. Animal Control will be on the road from 8 am to 6:30 pm and will continue to respond to emergency calls outside of these hours.
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