City Services on Monday, August 3, 2026 Civic Holiday
Peterborough, ON – Many City services will be offering modified hours and some facilities will be closed for the Civic Holiday on Monday, August 3.
The City offers a variety of online services at peterborough.ca that are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Art Gallery of Peterborough
Art Gallery of Peterborough, 250 Crescent St., will be closed on August 3. For information about gallery exhibitions and programs, visit agp.on.ca
City Hall
City Hall offices at 500 George St. N., including Service Peterborough, Building Services, the Clerk’s Office and the Provincial Offences Office, will be closed on August 3.
Online services are available at peterborough.ca. Fine payments can be made online at peterborough.ca/POA.
Water Services Customer Service will be closed on August 3. For water services emergencies over the holiday, including watermain breaks, leaking hydrants, low water pressure, emergency water shut-offs, water quality concerns, or rental water heater issues, call 705-748-9300. For more information visit peterborough.ca/waterservices.
Environmental Protection Division Laboratory
The Environmental Protection Division Laboratory, 425 Kennedy Rd., will be closed on Monday, August 3. The laboratory will resume accepting water samples on Tuesday, August 4, at 8 a.m. For information on services, hours of operation and water testing, visit peterborough.ca/watertesting.
Parking Services
Parking in City-operated parking garages, surface lots and on-street parking spaces is free on weekends and statutory holidays. The Parking Services office located in the King Street Parkade, 202 King St., will be closed on August 3. Visit peterborough.ca/parking to find more information, including parking locations.
Peterborough Museum and Archives
Peterborough Museum and Archives, 300 Hunter St. E., will be open noon to 5 p.m. on August 3. Information about current exhibitions is available online at peterborough.ca/museum.
Peterborough Public Library
Peterborough Public Library, 345 Aylmer St. N., will be closed on August 3.
Library card holders can access the Miskin Law Community Complex branch, 271 Lansdowne St. W., between 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. on August 3 by scanning their library card at the door and entering their PIN to access the library. Card holders can then browse books, pick up holds and check out items using the self check-out machines.
Audiobooks, eBooks, eLearning and eMagazines can still be accessed by visiting ptbolibrary.ca/DigitalCollections.
Information and digital resources are available online at ptbolibrary.ca.
Peterborough Regional Airport
Peterborough Regional Airport, 590 Skyway Dr., will operate from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on August 3. Visit peterborough.ca/airport for more information.
Public Works
Public Works can be reached at 705-745-1386. This line is answered 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Recreation Facilities
The following recreation facilities will be closed on August 3:
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Health Planet Arena, 911 Monaghan Rd.
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Kinsmen Civic Centre, 1 Kinsman Way
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McDonnel Street Community Centre, 577 McDonnel St.
Beach, Splash Pads and Wading Pools
Lifeguards will be on duty at Beavermead Beach, 2011 Ashburnham Dr., from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Lakelands Public Health monitors beach water from June to August. Information is available online at lakelandsph.ca.
Splash pads in City parks are open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. The splash pad at Riverview Park and Zoo will be open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Lifeguards supervise City wading pools daily from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Miskin Law Community Complex
Miskin Law Community Complex, 271 Lansdowne St. W., will be open from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. on August 3.
Peterborough Memorial Centre
The Peterborough Memorial Centre, 151 Lansdowne St. W., and the Grant Thornton Box Office, is expected to be closed on Monday, August 3, for the holiday.
If a Peterborough Lakers home playoff game is scheduled for August 3, the Centre will be open. The playoff schedule has not been confirmed yet; residents are encouraged to check memorialcentre.ca closer to the date for the latest information on facility hours and game details.
Tickets for Memorial Centre events are available for purchase online at memorialcentre.ca.
Peterborough Marina
Otonabee Conservation is operating the marina for the 2026 season. For more information, visit otonabeeconservation.com/outdoor-adventure/boating.
Peterborough Sport and Wellness Centre
Peterborough Sport and Wellness Centre, 775 Brealey Dr., will be open from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. on August 3.
The Recreation Facility Booking office will be closed on August 3.
Peterborough Visitor Centre at the Lift Lock
Peterborough Visitor Centre at the Lift Lock, 353 Hunter St. E., will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, visit ptbotourism.ca/plan.
Riverview Park and Zoo
The Riverview Park and Zoo is open daily from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., including on August 3.
Guest Services/Gift Shop: Open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Splash Pad: Open 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Hours may change due to weather and maintenance.
Miniature Train Ride: Open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Hours may change due to weather and maintenance.
For updates and more information, visit riverviewparkandzoo.ca.
Social Services and Child Care Centres
The Social Services office at 178 Charlotte St. will be closed on August 3. For information on Social Services, please visit peterborough.ca/SocialServices.
Emergency shelter services remain open over the holiday. To access emergency shelter services outside of regular business hours, or on holidays, call the after-hours service at 705-926-0096.
City-operated child care centres will be closed on August 3.
Transit
Peterborough Transit will operate on a Sunday/Holiday service schedule on August 3. The Customer Service desk will be open from 9 a.m. to noon and from 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Visit peterborough.ca/transit for details or call Transit Customer Service at 705-745-0525.
Waste Collection and Facilities
There are no changes to the curbside waste collection schedule on August 3.
The City/County Landfill at 1260 Bensfort Rd. will be closed on August 3.
The Hazardous and Electronic Waste Depot at 400 Pido Rd. will be closed. The Hazardous and Electronic Waste Depot’s normal operating hours are Wednesday to Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
For more information on collection schedules, visit peterborough.ca/wastewizard.