What’s Open and Closed in Vaughan on Thanksgiving Day

The time to give thanks with loved ones is just around the corner! Before making plans for Thanksgiving weekend, please be aware of the following City of Vaughan facility closures and modified hours on Monday, Oct. 12. 

Municipal facilities

Most facilities – including Vaughan City Hall (2141 Major Mackenzie Dr.) – will be closed on Monday, Oct. 12, reopening on Tuesday, Oct. 13. Essential services, such as fire and emergency response, and by-law and enforcement services, will continue uninterrupted. 

Community centres and recreational programming

Vaughan community centres, including Vaughan Fitness centres, arenas and swimming pools, will be closed on Monday, Oct. 12 and will reopen on Tuesday, Oct. 13. Fall recreation programs, drop-in activities, fitness classes, swim lessons and aquatic leadership courses will not be running on this day and will resume on Tuesday, Oct. 13. 

For more information about recreation programs, 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) locations will be closed on Monday, Oct. 12 and will reopen on Tuesday, Oct. 13, during regular business hours. To view the hours of operation at all locations, visit www.vaughanpl.info/libraries.

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 Monday, Oct. 12 will not be impacted. Please set out your waste 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, Oct. 12 and will reopen on Tuesday, Oct. 13. 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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