Victoria Day weekend is nearly here! As you get ready to celebrate, here is what you need to know:  

Exploring the Outdoors

Explore Whitby’s parks and trails. Visit our interactive map to find one near you.

While visiting our parks, please do your part to help keep our outdoor spaces as beautiful as they were when you found them by putting waste in its place or taking home what you bring. And remember, if you’re looking to use a BBQ in one of Whitby’s picnic shelters, a permit is required. Learn how to apply for a permit.

Fireworks Use: Only Permitted Monday, May 19

Fireworks are only permitted on Monday, May 19 from dusk to 11 p.m. and only on private property with the owner’s permission. Should you choose to use them, please be safe, responsible, and considerate of your neighbours. For more information, visit whitby.ca/Fireworks for safety tips from Deputy Fire Chief, Glenn Green of Whitby Fire.

Accessing Library Content

Long weekends are a great time to relax and catch up on your reading. All Whitby Public Library locations will be open on Saturday, May 17. They will be closed on Sunday, May 18, and Monday, May 19. Book Returns remain open and digital content is always available at whitbylibrary.ca.

Visiting a Town Facility

Planning to get active at a Town facility over the long weekend? Here what’s open and closed:

• All Town recreation facilities will be closed on Monday, May 19
• The Brooklin Community Centre and Library and the 55+ Recreation Centre will be closed on Sunday, May 18
• There will be no registered swimming lessons at Anne Ottenbrite Pool at Iroquois Park Sports Centre or the Whitby Civic Recreation Complex from Saturday, May 17 through Monday, May 19. Both pools are open for drop-in swims only on Saturday, May 17 and Sunday, May 18.
• There will be no group fitness classes running on Saturday, May 17 through Monday, May 19. The Health Club will be open on Saturday, May 17 and Sunday, May 18 from 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

• The marina will be open on Saturday, May 17 from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, May 18 from 7:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. 

• Town Hall and Garden Street Branch in-person and phone services will also close at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, May 16, and will reopen at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 20.

Waste Collection Reminder

There is no waste collection service on Monday, May 19. Waste collection for the week of May 19 to 23 has been moved one day after your regular pick-up day. To confirm your collection pick up day, check the waste collection calendar or download the Whitby Waste Buddy app. Visit our waste page for details.

Happy Victoria Day, Whitby!