It is Canada Day, which means there is a lot going on around Peterborough and some changes to regular services.
Here is the latest information put out by the city:
Peterborough Canada Day Parade
The Peterborough Canada Day Parade, presented by Cogeco, returns on Friday, July 1, 2022. The parade will depart from the intersection of George Street North and McDonnel Street at noon, proceeding south down George Street to Morrow Park.
Temporary road closures for the event will occur along the route on July 1, from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. as follows:
Dublin Street – from the east side of Aylmer Street to the west side of Water Street
London Street – from the east side of Aylmer Street to the west side of Water Street
McDonnel Street – from the east side of Aylmer Street to the west side of Water Street
Murray Street – from the east side of Aylmer Street to the west side of Water Street
George Street – from the south side of Parkhill Road West to the north side of Brock Street
For more details please visit the website peterborough.ca/CanadaDay.
Ribbon cutting: UN Peacekeepers Monument
The City of Peterborough and the UN Peacekeepers Association will host a ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday, July 1, 2022 at 9 a.m. for the UN Peacekeepers Monument in the City’s new Urban Park at Charlotte and Aylmer streets.
The Frank Poley (Peterborough) Chapter, Canadian Association of Veterans in UN Peacekeeping is holding a celebration of this occasion.
Charlotte Street east of Aylmer Street to George Street will be temporarily closed from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. for the event.
City Services
Many City services will offer modified service or holiday hours on Canada Day, Friday, July 1, 2022.
City Hall
City Hall offices, including Building Services, the Clerk’s Office and the Tax Office, will be closed. Online services are available at www.peterborough.ca.
Arenas Division
Community arenas, the Peterborough Memorial Centre and the arenas division office will be closed July 1.
The Grant Thornton Box Office is available online at https://tickets.memorialcentre.ca/Online/ to purchase event tickets.
Art Gallery of Peterborough
The Art Gallery of Peterborough will be closed on July 1.
To stay up-to-date with the Gallery’s exhibits, programs and summer camps, please visit www.agp.on.ca, or follow their social media pages on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
Garbage, recycling and green waste
Garbage, recycling and green waste will not be collected on Friday, July 1. Collections for this date will move to Monday, July 4.
Residents who normally have Friday collection must have their garbage, recycling and green waste set out to the curb by 7 a.m. on Monday, July 4. All other collections that week will remain unchanged.
The Household Hazardous Waste Depot and the Peterborough County and City Waste Management Facility (landfill) will be closed on July 1.
The Pido Road Recycling Depot remains open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
For more details, please call the City of Peterborough Waste Management Division at 705-742-7777 ext.1657.
Peterborough Museum and Archives
The Peterborough Museum and Archives and gift shop are open from noon to 5 p.m. on July 1.
Information on exhibit and events is online at www.peterborough.ca/museum.
Peterborough Public Library
Peterborough Public Library will be closed on Friday, July 1.
Visit the Library’s website www.ptbolibrary.ca for digital downloads and information on programs and events.
Transit
Peterborough Transit will operate on a Sunday/holiday service schedule on July 1. Please visit the website www.peterborough.ca/transit or call 705-745-0525 for detailed schedules.
Sport and Wellness Centre
The Peterborough Sport and Wellness Centre will be open form 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. on July 1.
Summer camps will operate July 4 through to September 3. Registration is available online at www.peterborough.ca/summercamps or by calling 705-742-0050.
Marina
The Peterborough Marina office will be open from 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on July 1. To contact the Marina, please phone 705-745-8787 or email marina@peterborough.ca.
City beaches
Lifeguards will be on duty at the two City-operated beaches at Beavermead Park and Rogers Cove on July 1 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Provincial Offences office
The Provincial Offences office at 99 Simcoe St. will be closed on July 1. Fine payments can be made online at www.peterborough.ca/POA.
Social Services office
The Social Services office at 178 Charlotte St. will be closed. Emergency shelter services remain open by phone at 705-926-0096 after hours, during weekends and on holidays.
Child care centres
City-operated child care centres will be closed on July 1.
Public Works
Public Works can be reached at 705-745-1386. This line is answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
