Need to know what's open and closed in Oakville for the Victoria Day long weekend? Look no further: here's our full guide for the unoffical kick-off to summer.
Don't forget: a listing of events and fun things to do can be found on the Oakville News' events calendar 24/7, and also in our weekly events guide that publishes every Thursday.
As of now, there are almost no changes to town schedules on Saturday May 21, 2022 or on Sunday, May 22. The only irregular reported closure on these days is Oakville Public Library branches will be closed on Sunday, May 22.
Here's everything else you need to know.
Facility closures
The following facilities will be closed on May 23, 2022, in recognition of the Victoria Day holiday:
- Town Hall
- All community centres, seniors' centres, pools, arenas and the Oakville Museum
- Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts
- All library branches (closed Sunday, May 22 and Monday, May 23)
- Parking garage at 300 Church Street
To report emergencies related to roads, traffic lights and signs, parks and trees or flooding and storms outside of ServiceOakville’s hours of operation, call 905-845-6601 to be connected with our after hours dispatch service. Non-urgent reports can also be made using the town's online services.
Oakville Transit
Oakville Transit will be offering its holiday service schedule on Monday, May 23, 2022, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Visit the Oakville Transit website for more information and bus schedules.
Fireworks safety
If you plan on lighting fireworks for Victoria Day, please be respectful of your neighbours and remember:
- lighting fireworks is only permitted on the day of/day before/day after Victoria Day.
- lighting fireworks is not permitted after 11 p.m.
- lighting fireworks is not permitted in our parks or any public property.
For information on fireworks safety and by-laws, visit the Oakville Fire department's Fireworks Safety page.
Reporting fireworks concerns
If you have any concerns about the use of fireworks that are set off on municipal property including parks and boulevards, or family/religious/cultural fireworks that are unsafe and not during the allowed times, please use our Report a Problem tool.
More information about Victoria Day 2022 in Oakville is available online here from the town website.