Most Canadians will pause on Wednesday as the nation celebrates the 159th anniversary of Confederation.
That means most government offices and many local businesses will be closed or open on restricted hours.
All Windsor-Essex municipal buildings, as well as all federal and provincial buildings, will be closed on Canada Day.
There will be no Canada Post delivery.
All Service Ontario branches will be closed. However, certain transactions, such as driver's licence renewals, can be completed online.
The 311 call centre will close on Wednesday. However, you may report municipal emergencies such as sewer backups, major road issues, or fallen trees, by calling (519) 255-6326.
The 211 line will be open 24 hours as usual.
Residential garbage, yard waste, and recycling collection will be delayed by one day in Windsor zones 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B, 4A, and 4B only. Night commercial, front-end loader, and weekly non-eligible source recycling pickup will also not be delayed. Refer to your collection calendar for details.
The City of Windsor's public drop-off and household waste chemical depots on Central Avenue will be closed.
All other Windsor community centres, customer care centres, and arenas are closed on Canada Day except for pre-booked and arranged rentals. There will be no day camp sessions on Wednesday, and the indoor pools at the WFCU Centre and Marcus Community Centre will be closed.
The WFCU Centre ice rinks will be open for rentals from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., and there will be a free public skating session on Canada Day from 10 a.m. to noon.
All City of Windsor outdoor pools, except for Atkinson, will be open on Wednesday for recreational swimming. The Atkinson pool will open on Saturday, July 4.
The Windsor International Aquatic and Training Centre pool will be closed on Victoria Day, but the public fitness centre will be open from noon to 4 p.m. Adventure Bay Family Water Park will also be open from noon to 4 p.m.
All park splash pads in Windsor will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
All Windsor Public Library branches and all Essex County Library branches are closed on Canada Day.
The Homelessness and Housing Help (H-4) Hub at the former Windsor Water World will operate 24 hours as usual.
In the City of Windsor, metered parking will be free on Canada Day, but all surface lots and garages will be paid as usual. The City's parking enforcement offices will be closed on Wednesday, but payments may still be made online.
The Chimczuk Museum will be open on Canada Day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., but the Maison Francois Baby House will be closed. The Streetcar No. 351 at the Legacy Beacon will be open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Transit Windsor buses will operate on a Sunday schedule on Canada Day. The customer service office at 300 Chatham Street West will be closed.
The Lakeview Park Marina's fuel dock and office will be open on Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. The launch ramps will open at 6 a.m.
Devonshire Mall in Windsor will be open on Canada Day from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tecumseh Mall in Windsor will be open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Windsor Crossing outlet mall in LaSalle will be open Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Certain Beer Store outlets will be open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
