What’s open and closed in Vaughan on Simcoe Day

Simcoe Day is quickly approaching, which means you may be getting ready to enjoy the long weekend. Before making holiday plans, the City of Vaughan is reminding everyone of facility closures, modified hours and alternate programming on Monday, Aug. 3. Here is all you need to know to plan ahead so you can spend quality time with family, friends and loved ones.

Municipal facilities

Most facilities – including Vaughan City Hall (2141 Major Mackenzie Dr.) – will be closed on Monday, Aug. 3 and will reopen on Tuesday, Aug. 4. Essential services, such as fire and emergency response and by-law and enforcement services, will continue uninterrupted. 

Community and fitness centres and recreational programming

Vaughan community and fitness centres will be closed on Monday, Aug. 3 and will reopen for regularly scheduled drop-in and registered activities on Tuesday, Aug. 4. 

Register for drop-in programs at Thornhill Outdoor Pool

Thornhill Outdoor Pool is open on Monday, Aug. 3, offering aquafitness, length swim and recreational swims that day. Registration for drop-in programs begins seven (7) days in advance of all scheduled swims (four days in advance for non-residents). Thornhill Outdoor Pool is cashless. Debit and credit are the only acceptable forms of payment. Register at vaughan.ca/OutdoorPool. 

For more information, including a list of recreational programs and activities available following the civic holiday, visit vaughan.ca/recreation. If you require assistance creating an online PerfectMind registration account, call Service Vaughan at 905-832-2281 or email rec@vaughan.ca.

Vaughan Public Libraries

All Vaughan Public Libraries (VPL) branches will be closed on Monday, Aug. 3 and will reopen on Tuesday, Aug. 4, during regular business hours. To view the hours of operation at all branches, visit vaughanpl.info. 

Have fun at home with VPL! With an internet connection and a VPL library card, you can enjoy many free online resources available through VPL’s website, including access to eBooks and audiobooks, films and television programs, music streaming services, e-learning courses, bilingual materials and more.

Waste collection 

There is no waste collection on Mondays, so waste collection on the week of Aug. 3 will not be impacted. Please have your waste set out by 7 a.m. on your regular collection day.

For more information on all things waste in Vaughan, visit vaughan.ca/waste.

Vaughan Animal Services

The Vaughan Animal Services shelter will be closed to the public on Monday, Aug. 3, and will reopen on Tuesday, Aug. 4. You can purchase pet licensing tags online at any time through Service Vaughan. For more information, visit vaughan.ca/AnimalServices. 

For more information, connect with Service Vaughan online, by phone at 905-832-2281 or email at service@vaughan.ca.

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