What’s opened and closed Canada Day Tuesday

Norfolk County residents are reminded that most County services – and all County buildings – will not be available on Canada Day, Tuesday, July 1, 2025.

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. 

Social Services and Housing 

All Social Services and Housing offices will be closed. 

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 www.ncpl.ca. 

Recreation 

The Simcoe Recreation Centre, including the Annaleise Carr Aquatic Centre and Simcoe Seniors Centre, Delhi Friendship Centre, Delhi Kinsmen Pool, and all County Arenas, will be closed.  

Ride Norfolk 

Ride Norfolk will not be in operation. 

ServiceNorfolk 

ServiceNorfolk will be closed. Regular hours will resume on Wednesday, July 2.  

Residents can submit non-urgent service requests 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 

There will be no change to waste and recycling collection in Norfolk County on Monday, June 30. All collections from Tuesday, July 1 to Friday, July 4 will be delayed by one day, with Friday’s collection occurring on Saturday. 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 and is free of charge. 

Fireworks Reminder 

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

• Fireworks are permitted two days prior, and up to one 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. 

Additional safety tips and firework information can be found at norfolkcounty.ca/Fireworks. 

On behalf of Norfolk County Council and staff, please enjoy a safe Canada Day.