Residents in Peterborough should expect adjusted hours and closures across municipal services and facilities over the Easter long weekend, from Friday, April 3rd through Monday, April 6th.
City officials say many services will be unavailable or operating on reduced schedules, while online options remain accessible throughout the holiday period.
Below is a breakdown of key changes:
Waste collection changes
- Garbage and recycling collection for Zones 7 and 8 scheduled for Friday, April 3 is postponed to Monday, April 6.
City Hall and administrative services
- City Hall (500 George St. N.), including Service Peterborough, the Clerk’s Office, Building Services and the Provincial Offences Office:
- Closed Friday, April 3 and Monday, April 6
- Provincial Offences Act payments can be made online.
Parking services
- Free parking in municipal garages, lots and on-street spaces:
- Applies Friday, April 3
- Paid parking resumes Monday, April 6
- Parking Services office (King Street Parkade):
- Closed Friday and Monday
Arts and culture
- Art Gallery of Peterborough:
- Closed Friday and Monday
- Open Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Peterborough Museum and Archives:
- Closed Friday
- Open Saturday to Monday, noon to 5 p.m.
- New exhibit “We Wear Many Hats” opens Saturday
- Spring Scavenger Hunt available
- Suggested admission: $10 per group
- Peterborough Public Library (main branch) and MLCC branch:
- Closed Friday through Monday
- Cardholders can access MLCC branch during building hours with a library card and PIN
- Digital collections remain available online
Recreation and community facilities
- Closed Friday and Monday:
- Kinsmen Civic Centre
- Healthy Planet Arena
- Miskin Law Community Complex:
- Open Friday: 6 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Open Monday: 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.
- Peterborough Sport and Wellness Centre:
- Open Friday: 6 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Open Monday: 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.
- Peterborough Memorial Centre:
- Closed Friday
- Open Monday: 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.
- Box office closed Friday; reopening Monday afternoon if playoffs continue for the Peterborough Petes
- McDonnel Street Community Centre:
- Closed Friday through Monday (except pre-booked events)
Airport and transit
- Peterborough Regional Airport:
- Open daily 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Transit:
- Sunday/holiday schedule in effect Friday, April 3
- Customer Service desk open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (midday break included)
- Regular service resumes Monday, April 6
Parks, zoo and outdoor spaces
- Riverview Park and Zoo:
- Open daily 8:30 a.m. to dusk
- Gift Shop closed Friday
Social services and childcare
- Social Services office (178 Charlotte St.):
- Closed Friday and Monday
- Emergency shelter services remain open
- City-operated childcare centres:
- Closed Friday and Monday
Waste facilities
- Landfill (1260 Bensfort Rd.) and Hazardous/Electronic Waste Depot (400 Pido Rd.):
- Closed Friday
- Landfill reopens Monday, 8 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.
Water and public works
- Water Services Customer Service:
- Closed Friday and Monday
- Emergency water issues:
- Call 705-748-9300
- Public Works:
- Available 24/7 at 705-745-1386
