Celebrating The Civic Holiday in Whitby

As you get ready for the August long weekend, here is what you need to know:  

Exploring the Outdoors

Summer is a great time to 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.

Catch Up on Your Reading 

Long weekends are a great time to relax and catch up on your reading. All Whitby Public Library locations will be closed on Monday, August 3. Digital content is available 24/7 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 open on Saturday, August 1 and Sunday, August 2 – except for the 55+ Recreation Centre. The Brooklin Community Centre and Library will be open on Saturday, August 1, but closed on Sunday, August 2 and Monday, August 3.
• All Town facilities will be closed on Monday, August 3, except for the Fieldgate Sports Complex, Iroquois Park Sports Centre, McKinney Centre, and Luther Vipond Memorial Arena for the Ontario Lacrosse Festival. Please note only the arenas at the Fieldgate Sports Complex will be open during the Festival. The aquatics centre, gymnasium, walking track, and outdoor recreation amenities will remain closed while final construction, equipment load-in, staff training, and operational preparations continue ahead of the complex Grand Opening on September 12. 
• Port Whitby Marina will be open on Monday, August 3 from 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. 
• Swimming lessons and fitness classes will not be running on Saturday, August 1, Sunday, August 2, and Monday, August 3. Drop-in swimming programs will still be available at Anne Ottenbrite Pool (Iroquois Park Sports Centre) and the Whitby Civic Recreation Complex on Saturday, August 1, and Sunday, August 2. On Monday, August 3, drop-in swimming programs will be available at Anne Ottenbrite Pool.

Ontario Lacrosse Festival

Whitby is welcoming teams to the Fieldgate Sports Complex, Iroquois Park Sports Centre, McKinney Centre, and Luther Vipond Memorial Arena from July 31 to August 9 for the 2026 Ontario Lacrosse Festival. It’s the largest youth lacrosse festival in North America. Visitors and program attendees should expect limited parking to accommodate players and fans during the festival.

Waste Collection Reminder 

There will be no waste collection services on Monday, August 3. Please put your garbage, green bin, and blue boxes out 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.