Norfolk County: What’s open and closed Canada Day 2026
Norfolk County residents are reminded that most County services, and all County buildings, will not be open or available on Canada Day, Wednesday, July 1, 2026.
Fireworks reminder
Residents are reminded of the Norfolk County Fireworks Regulating By-law. Fireworks are permitted two days prior to, and up to one day after, Canada Day, and may only be discharged until 11 p.m.
Fireworks are not permitted on municipal property or roadways and may only be discharged on private property by the owner or with permission from the property owner.
For safety tips and more information, visit norfolkcounty.ca/fireworks.
Closures and schedule changes
County Administration Buildings
All County administration buildings will be closed.
Emergency, essential and critical services
Fire and Paramedic Services will continue to operate as usual. Norview Lodge remains open.
Court closures
The Provincial Offences Court at the Robinson Administration Building in Simcoe will be closed.
Housing and Social Services
Simcoe and Dunnville offices will be closed. 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.
Norfolk County Public Library
All Branches are closed. However, all electronic and digital resources, including eBooks, audiobooks, online learning, and streaming movies and music, remain available 24/7 at ncpl.ca.
Recreation
Simcoe Recreation Centre, including the Annaleise Carr Aquatic Centre and Simcoe Seniors Centre, Delhi Friendship Centre, and all County arenas will be closed. The Port Rowan Seniors Social Club will also not be meeting. Norfolk County trails and parks remain open and available for public use.
Ride Norfolk
Will not be operating.
ServiceNorfolk
ServiceNorfolk will be closed. Residents can submit non-urgent service requests or general inquiries anytime through service.norfolkcounty.ca.
For urgent issues related to forestry, parks and facilities, roads, water, sewer, waste, or drainage, please call 1-877-298-5888.
By-law concerns during the closure can be directed to the OPP non-emergency line at 1-888-310-1122.
Transfer stations
Transfer stations will be closed.
Waste collection
Waste collection will be delayed by one day; residents are encouraged to use the Recycle Coach app for personalized reminders and schedules.
On behalf of Norfolk County staff and Council, please enjoy a safe and happy Canada Day.
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