Labour Day – What’s Open and What's Closed

With Labour Day on Monday, September 7, here’s a look at what Town amenities and services are open or closed over the holiday period.

Parks, Trails, and Outdoor Recreation Facilities

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.

Holiday Service Changes

Town Hall and Garden Street Branch in-person and phone services will close at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, September 4 and will reopen at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, September 8. All Town facilities will be closed on Monday, September 7, except for the Port Whitby Marina, which will remain open from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. 

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 open on Saturday, September 5 and Sunday, September 6 – except for the 55+ Recreation Centre and The Brooklin Community Centre and Library.
• Anne Ottenbrite Pool at Iroquois Park Sports Centre, The Fieldgate Sports Complex, and the Whitby Civic Recreation Complex will be open on Saturday, September 5 and Sunday, September 6. Regular swims and drop-in programs will run as scheduled, but fitness classes will not run from September 5 to 7.

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 Sunday, September 6 and Monday, September 7. Book returns remain open and digital content is available 24/7 at WhitbyLibrary.ca.

Waste Collection Reminder 

There will be no waste collection services on Monday, September 7. 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.