City Services on Remembrance Day, November 11, 2026
Peterborough, ON – In observance of Remembrance Day on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, many City services and facilities will be operating under holiday hours or will be closed.
The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 52 Peterborough will host the Remembrance Day Parade and Service at the Citizens' War Memorial in Confederation Square, 499 George St. N., on Wednesday, November 11 starting at 10 a.m.
The City offers a variety of online services at peterborough.ca that are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Peterborough Regional Airport
Peterborough Regional Airport, 590 Skyway Dr., will be open regular hours from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. on November 11. Visit peterborough.ca/airport for more information.
Art Gallery of Peterborough
Art Gallery of Peterborough, 250 Crescent St., will be closed on November 11. 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 November 11.
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 November 11. For water services emergencies, 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 Wednesday, November 11. Water samples will not be accepted on Tuesday, November 10, due to the holiday. The laboratory will resume accepting water samples on Thursday, November 12, 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 November 11. 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 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on November 11. Information about current exhibitions is available online at peterborough.ca/museum.
Peterborough Public Library
Peterborough Public Library, 345 Aylmer St. N., and the Miskin Law Community Complex branch, 271 Lansdowne St. W., will be closed on November 11.
Library card holders can access the Miskin Law Community Complex branch, 271 Lansdowne St. W., between 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. on November 11 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.
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 have modified hours on November 11:
- McDonnel Street Community Centre, 577 McDonnel St., will be closed.
- Healthy Planet Arena, 911 Monaghan Rd., will be open from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.
- Kinsmen Civic Centre, 1 Kinsman Way, will be open for previously scheduled rentals only.
Miskin Law Community Complex
Miskin Law Community Complex, 271 Lansdowne St. W., will be open from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. on November 11, with all programs running as scheduled.
A moment of silence will be observed at 11 a.m.
Peterborough Memorial Centre
The Peterborough Memorial Centre, 151 Lansdowne St. W., and the Chumleighs Box Office will be closed on November 11.
Tickets for Memorial Centre events are available for purchase online at memorialcentre.ca.
Peterborough Sport and Wellness Centre
Peterborough Sport and Wellness Centre, 775 Brealey Dr., will be open from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. on November 11. Registered programs will not run; however, select drop-in activities will be available.
A moment of silence will be observed at 11 a.m.
The Recreation Facility Booking office will be closed on November 11.
Peterborough Visitor Centre at the Lift Lock
The Peterborough Visitor Centre at the Lift Lock, 353 Hunter St. E., is closed on November 11. Seasonal operating hours are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, closed on statutory holidays.
For more information, visit ptbotourism.ca/plan.
Riverview Park and Zoo
Riverview Park and Zoo will be open from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on November 11.
Otter Enrichment takes place daily at 1:30 p.m. The Miniature Train is closed for the season.
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 November 11. For information on Social Services, please visit peterborough.ca/socialservices.
Emergency shelter services remain open on November 11. To access emergency shelter services outside of regular business hours, or on holidays, call the after-hours service at 705-926-0096.
The City-operated child care centres, Pearson Day Care and Peterborough Day Care, will be closed on November 11.
Before and After School programs in schools will be open and operating regular hours on November 11.
Transit
Peterborough Transit will operate on a regular service schedule on Wednesday, November 11. Temporary detours may be in place on some routes during the rolling road closures between 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. while the Remembrance Day parade is underway.
Visit peterborough.ca/transit for details or call Transit Customer Service at 705-745-0525.
Waste Collection and Facilities
Curbside collection normally scheduled for Wednesday, November 11 will take place on Monday, November 9. This includes all waste collection for zones 3 and 4, and recycling collection for the DBIA collection zone and businesses throughout the City.
The City/County Landfill at 1260 Bensfort Rd. will be open from 8 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. on November 11.
The Hazardous and Electronic Waste Depot at 400 Pido Rd. will be open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on November 11.
For more information on collection schedules, visit peterborough.ca/wastewizard.