What’s open and closed in Vaughan on Thanksgiving Day
The time to give thanks and celebrate Thanksgiving with loved ones is just around the corner. Before making holiday plans, please be aware of the following City of Vaughan facility closures and modified hours on Monday, Oct. 9.
Municipal facilities
Most facilities – including Vaughan City Hall – will be closed on Monday, Oct. 9, reopening on Tuesday, Oct. 10. Essential services, such as fire and emergency response and by-law and enforcement services, will continue uninterrupted. Non-essential administrative services will resume on Tuesday, Oct. 10, by phone, email, online and in-person.
Community centres and recreational programming
Vaughan community centres will be closed on Monday, Oct. 9. Fall recreation programs, drop-in activities, swim lessons and aquatic leadership courses will not be running on this day and will resume on Tuesday, Oct. 10.
For more information, including a list of recreation programs and activities available, visit vaughan.ca/recreation. Pre-registration and pre-payment for drop-in activities are available one week in advance on vaughan.perfectmind.com. If you require assistance registering, call Service Vaughan at 905-832-2281 or email Recreation Services at rec@vaughan.ca.
Outdoor park amenities
The following outdoor amenities will remain open on Monday, Oct. 9:
baseball fields
basketball courts
bocce courts
off-leash dog areas
outdoor exercise equipment
playgrounds
skateboard parks
soccer fields
tennis and pickleball courts
trails
volleyball court
Vaughan Public Libraries (VPL)
All VPL branches will be closed on Monday, Oct. 9 and will reopen on Tuesday, Oct. 10, during regular business hours. To view the hours of operation at all branches, visit vaughanpl.info.
You can still have fun at home with VPL! With an internet connection and a VPL library card, you can enjoy many free online resources available through VPL’s website, including access to eBooks and eAudiobooks, films and television programs, music streaming services, e-learning courses, bilingual materials and more.
Waste collection
There is no waste collection on Mondays, so collection for the week of Oct. 9 will not change. Please have your waste set out by 7 a.m. on your regular collection day. To view your collection schedule, visit vaughan.ca/WasteCalendar.
You can register online to purchase garbage tags, blue boxes and green bins and exchange broken City-branded bins through Service Vaughan. Download the Recycle Coach app through the Apple App Store or Google Play for a personalized collection schedule, custom pick-up reminders and the “What Goes Where?” search tool. For more information on all things waste in Vaughan, visit vaughan.ca/waste.
Vaughan Animal Services
The Vaughan Animal Services Shelter will be closed to the public on Monday, Oct. 9 and will reopen on Tuesday, Oct. 10. You can purchase pet licensing tags online at any time through Service Vaughan. For more information, visit vaughan.ca/AnimalServices.
Service Vaughan
The City’s contact centre at Vaughan City Hall will be closed on Monday, Oct. 9 and resume regular hours on Tuesday, Oct. 10. However, a live agent will be available by phone to respond to municipal emergencies on Monday, Oct. 9. If you call to report a municipal emergency, please stay on the line to be connected to the after-hours answering service.
For information about City programs and services, or to report by-law infractions, connect with Service Vaughan online, by phone at 905-832-2281 or email at service@vaughan.ca.
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