Happy Canada Day, Norfolk County: What's open and closed

Norfolk County is reminding residents that there are some changes to programs, facilities and services throughout the Canada Day weekend and into the statutory holiday Monday.

County Administration Buildings 

All buildings will be closed July 1 – 3, reopening Tuesday, July 4. 

Health Unit 

All branches will be closed July 1 – 3, reopening Tuesday, July 4. For public health emergencies or hazards, such as outbreaks, food poisoning, meningitis, or rabies, please call the after-hours emergency phone number at 1-877-298-5888.  

Heritage and Culture 

All museums and Norfolk County Archives will be closed July 1 – 3, reopening Tuesday July 4.
 

Public Libraries

All branches will be closed on Saturday, July 1. The Simcoe Branch is open Monday, July 3 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. following the regular schedule. All other branches are closed on July 3. 

Recreation

 All Recreation facilities, including the Simcoe Recreation Centre, Annaleise Carr Aquatic Centre, Simcoe Seniors Centre, and the Waterford Arena will be closed on Saturday, July 1. All recreation facilities will be open on Sunday, July 2, and Monday, July 3. Summer camps begin on Monday, July 3. The Simcoe Kinsmen Splash Pad will be open throughout the weekend.  

Ride Norfolk

Ride Norfolk will not be in operation July 3. Services will return to normal, Tuesday July 4.  

ServiceNorfolk

ServiceNorfolk will be closed July 1-3, reopening Tuesday, July 4. Residents may email askus@norfolkcounty.ca, staff will reply to emails in priority sequence when offices reopen.  

Residents seeking emergency assistance regarding forestry, parks and facilities, public health, roads, water, sewer, and drainage, can call 1-877-298-5888. For after-hours By-law Enforcement, the public may use the OPP non-emergency line number at 1-888-310-1122.  

Transfer Stations

Transfer stations will be closed on Saturday, July 1 but will be open on Monday, July 3. 

Waste collection

Waste collection is unchanged for the week of July 3. Residents are encouraged to use the Recycle Coach app for instant access to their area’s collection schedule, personalized reminders, and more. The app is available on the iTunes Store and the Google Play Store    

Essential and Critical Services

Fire and Paramedic Services will continue to operate as usual. 

Fireworks reminder

Residents are reminded of the Norfolk County Fireworks Regulating By-Law. It includes the following rules: 

• Fireworks are permitted two days prior, and up to 1 day after Canada Day 
• Fireworks may only be discharged up to 11 p.m. 
• Fireworks are not permitted to be discharged on municipal property or roadways. 
• The user of the fireworks must own the property they are discharging on or have permission from the property owner. 

Safety tips and firework information can be found at norfolkcounty.ca/fireworks. 

Norfolk County Council and staff would like to wish residents and visitors a very happy and safe Canada Day weekend.