TORONTO – To help celebrate Canada Day, the Ontario government is encouraging families, fishing enthusiasts and first-time anglers to participate in the province’s week-long free fishing event. From July 1 to July 9, Canadian residents can fish for free. “To help families celebrate Canada Day, we’re making it easier to get out on the water and experience the world-class fishing opportunities that exist in Ontario,” said Graydon Smith, Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry. “Fishing is a fun and affordable way for families to enjoy quality time, while connecting with nature.” Families are encouraged to plan their fishing trip or find a local event by visiting http://www.ontariofamilyfishing.com/. If you are fishing for free during this period, you must carry ID issued by the provincial or federal government, showing your name and date of birth.
Meanwhile, Brampton City Hall will be closed on Monday, July 3 in observance of Canada Day. All essential and critical services, including Fire and Emergency Services, Traffic Services, By-Law Enforcement, Road Operations, and Security Services will continue to operate as usual to support the community.
Stay Connected
Residents can call 311 or 905.874.2000 (outside of Brampton), use the Brampton 311 app (available on App Store or Google Play), visit
www.311brampton.ca or email
311@brampton.ca for any inquiries. We are available 24/7 for any City of Brampton or Region of Peel matters.
Celebrate Canada Day 2023
Residents and visitors are invited to the City of Brampton’s Canada Day Celebration on July 1 from 12 to 10 pm in Chinguacousy Park. Brampton’s Canada Day celebration is the City’s largest single day event, celebrating the occasion with a day of live entertainment, arts, culture, food, fireworks and more!
Event Parking Reminder
Limited parking is available on-site at a rate of $20 per vehicle, on a first-come, first-serve basis. Debit and Credit only, no cash will be accepted.
Vehicles parked in prohibited areas will be tagged and towed.
The following alternative parking locations are available within close proximity to Chinguacousy Park:
· Bramalea City Centre
· Brampton Civic Centre
· Greenbriar Recreation Centre
· Lester B. Pearson Catholic School
· St. Jean Brebeuf Catholic School
· Terry Miller Recreation Centre
· Hanover Public School
· Hilldale Public School
· Goldcrest Public School
· Chinguacousy Secondary School
Fireworks Safety
The safety of residents is the City’s top priority. Under the new fireworks by-law, fireworks are no longer permitted in Brampton, except for at City-led events.
Brampton Transit
Brampton Transit will be operating on a Saturday schedule on Saturday, July 1.Customer Service counters at the terminals are closed. The Contact Centre is available to assist from 7 am to 7 pm.
On Monday July 3, Brampton Transit will be operating on a Sunday/ Holiday Schedule. Customer Service counters at the terminals are open. The Contact Centre is available to assist from 7am- 9pm at 905.874.2999. Brampton Transit Clark and Sandalwood Facilities, including Lost and Found, will be
closed on Monday, July 3.
Brampton Transit will be providing free shuttle bus services to and from the Canada Day celebration at Chinguacousy Park on July 1 between 12 to 10:30 pm! Shuttles operate every 30 minutes. Hop on a free shuttle bus from one of the following four locations:
• Mount Pleasant GO Station
• Trinity Common Mall
• Sheridan College
• Gore Meadows Community Centre
For route and schedule information call 905.874.2999, visit www.bramptontransit.com, or follow
@bramptontransit on Twitter for service updates
Brampton Parks
All Brampton recreational trails, playgrounds, and parks, including off-leash dog parks, remain open on Canada Day. Visit
www.brampton.ca/parks to discover our parks and recreational trails.
Brampton Recreation
Select Brampton Recreation Centres will be open with modified hours of operation on Canada Day. Holiday hours can be
viewed here.
Visit
www.brampton.ca/summerfun for information on a variety of outdoor amenities and programs, including tennis and pickleball courts, splash pads and recreational trails. Visit www.brampton.ca/recreation for information on recreation centres, available programs, memberships and more.
Brampton Library
All Brampton Library branches will be closed on Saturday July 1 and Monday, July 3.
Also, City of Toronto will help Torontonians and visitors celebrate Canada Day on Saturday, July 1, by offering and supporting events across Toronto. Admission is free for all City-produced Canada Day events.Fireworks will be taking place in four locations across the city starting at 10 p.m. There will be no fireworks displays at Nathan Phillips Square and Mel Lastman Square.
Daytime activities will take place at Nathan Phillips Square, Mel Lastman Square, Fort York National Historic Site, Thompson Memorial Park and Stan Wadlow Park. Canada Day programming is partly funded by the Government of Canada, Official Sponsor Tim Hortons and media partner the Toronto Star. More information about the festivities and full sponsorship details are available on the City’s Canada Day webpage.
Attendees are encouraged to use public transit and leave personal vehicles at home. Information about TTC schedules, routes and expanded long weekend service is available on the TTC’s website 
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