Celebrating Victoria Day in Whitby 2026!

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

Explore Whitby's Parks and Trails 

Did you know? Finding a park is easier than ever! Try our artificial intelligence-powered (AI) chatbot, WhitBEE (or Whit), on whitby.ca. Look for her in the bottom right of the home page. Ask Whit something like 'What parks are closest to 575 Rossland Road East' and enjoy.

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: Permitted on Monday, May 18 Only

Fireworks are only permitted on Monday, May 18 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. 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 16. They will be closed on Sunday, May 17, and Monday, May 18. 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’s what’s open and closed:

• All Town recreation facilities will be closed on Monday, May 18
• The Brooklin Community Centre and Library and the 55+ Recreation Centre will be closed on Sunday, May 17
• 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 16 through Monday, May 18. Both pools are open for drop-in swims only on Saturday, May 16 and Sunday, May 17. 
• There will be no group fitness classes running on Saturday, May 16 through Monday, May 18. The Health Club will be open on Saturday, May 16 and Sunday, May 17 from 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The marina will be open on Saturday, May 16 to Monday, May 18 from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Town Hall and Garden Street Branch in-person and phone services will also close at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, May 15, and will reopen at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 19.

Waste Collection Reminder 

There is no waste collection service on Monday, May 18. Garbage, green bin, and blue box collection will be moved forward 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.

Happy Victoria Day, Whitby!