Happy Civic Holiday Weekend, Norfolk County: What's open and closed

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

County Administration Buildings

All buildings will be closed Monday, August 7, reopening Tuesday, August, July 8.  

Health Unit

All branches will be closed Monday, August 7, reopening Tuesday, August 8. 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.   

Social Services and Housing 

Both Simcoe and Dunnville office locations will be closed Monday, August 7. For crisis support such as emergency accommodation, call the Victim Services Support Line at 1-800-264-6671. 

Heritage and Culture

All museums and Norfolk County Archives will be closed Monday, August 7, returning to regular hours on Tuesday, August 8. 
  

Public Libraries

All branches will be closed on both Sunday, August 6 and Monday, August 7, returning to regular hours on Tuesday, August 8.  

Recreation

All Recreation facilities, including the Simcoe Recreation Centre, Annaleise Carr Aquatic Centre, Simcoe Seniors Centre, and the Waterford Arena will be closed on Monday, August 7, returning to regular hours on Tuesday, August 8. The Simcoe Kinsmen Splash Pad will be open throughout the weekend.   

Ride Norfolk

Ride Norfolk will not be in operation Monday, August 7. Services will return to regular hours on Tuesday, August 8.   

ServiceNorfolk

ServiceNorfolk will be closed Monday, August 7, returning to regular hours on Tuesday, August 8. 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 Monday, August 7. The Simcoe Transfer Station returns to regular hours on Tuesday, August 8 and the South Walsingham Transfer Station will be open Wednesday, August 9. 

Waste collection

Waste collection will be delayed one day throughout the week of August 7, except in Simcoe. 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 the Civic holiday 
• 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 Civic holiday weekend.