What's open and closed on Canada Day in Kingston?

Don't be caught short

Canada Day is tomorrow, which means government offices are closed and store hours reduced, while some businesses won't be open at all. 

City, provincial, and federal government offices and agencies will be closed. City Services are also extremely limited (more on that below). 

Beer and liquor stores will also be closed. Alcohol will be available at convenience stores and in agency stores as well as some grocery stores that remain open. 

Post offices, Service Canada, Ontario Offices, and passport offices will be closed.

Most grocery stores and retail establishments will be closed for the day, but some will have reduced hours.

Some pharmacies also remain open, ensuring continued access to essential medications.

Most restaurants and pubs welcome Canada Day revelers, ready to offer their services.

The City of Kingston has released the following: 

• Garbage, green bin and recycling:  There is no collection on Tuesday, July 1. Collection occurs the day after your regular collection day. Sign up at CityofKingston.ca/garbage-and-recycling/collection-calendar/ to receive collection reminders by phone or email – or get the FREE “Kingston Waste” app on your Apple or Android device.
• Kingston Transit: Transit service will operate on a Sunday schedule on Tuesday, July 1. During the scheduled lift of the LaSalle Causeway that day, Route 60 will offer flexible transit routing between Fort Henry and King’s Crossing via the Waaban Crossing to minimize impacts to customers as part of our spring/summer schedule.
• Kingston Access Bus: Operates with limited service on Tuesday, July 1. Call 613-542-2512 for information.
• Kingston Area Recycling Centre: Closed on Tuesday, July 1.
• Administrative Offices: Closed on Tuesday, July 1. This includes Housing and Social Services and Provincial Offences Court at 362 Montreal St.
• Utilities Kingston and Kingston Hydro: Closed on Tuesday, July 1. Utilities Kingston customers experiencing a utility emergency such as a gas leak, power outage, or water main break, please call the 24-hour emergency line at 613-546-1181. Access useful links and tips to prepare for the long weekend at UtilitiesKingston.com, including information on holiday electricity pricing.
• Recreation Facilities:
  • INVISTA Centre/Arenas: Closed on Tuesday, July 1. Open on Wednesday, July 2.
  • Artillery Park Aquatic Centre: Closed on Tuesday July 1. Open on Wednesday, July 2.
  • Rideau Heights Community Centre: Closed on Tuesday, July 1. Open on Wednesday, July 2.
  • Kingston East Community Centre: Closed on Tuesday, July 1. Open on Wednesday, July 2.
  • Culligan Water Park: Open on Tuesday, July 1.
• Kingston Frontenac Public Library: Closed on Tuesday, July 1. Services and digital collections can be accessed online. Don’t have a library card? Register online.
• Portsmouth Olympic Harbour and Confederation Basin marinas: Open.  
• Kingston Grand Theatre Box Office: Open on Saturday, June 29, 12 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Closed Sunday, June 29 and Tuesday, July 1. Tickets for all shows can be purchased online 24 hours a day at KingstonGrand.ca.
• PumpHouse Museum: Opens on Tuesday, July 1.
• Tett Centre for Creativity and Learning: Closed on Tuesday, July 1. 

Please note that Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) wishes to advise the public that the LaSalle Causeway will be fully closed to vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians on Tuesday July 1 from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.