(Barrie, ON) – The following City of Barrie services will be affected on Labour Day, Monday, September 7, 2026:
- City Hall will be closed.
- Recreation/Community Centres will be closed.
- Barrie Transit will run on a Sunday service schedule on Monday, September 7.
Service reminders:
- Curbside Collection: There will be no change to the waste collection schedule on Monday, September 7; curbside collection will occur as regularly scheduled. Visit barrie.ca/CurbsideCollection for more information on curbside collection services and to look up your collection schedule.
- Parking: Downtown parking (on-street and lots) is free on statutory holidays, including Labour Day (September 7). Waterfront parking, and parking in the hybrid and marina lots, is enforced 24/7/365, and standard rates apply. To park for free in select waterfront areas, vehicles must be registered with a digital waterfront parking permit.
- Fireworks: Fireworks are not permitted on Labour Day, as per the Regulatory Matters By-law.
- Beaches: A reminder about lifeguards at Johnson’s Beach and Centennial Beach:
- Johnson’s Beach: Lifeguards are off duty for the season (as of August 28, 2026).
- Centennial Beach: Lifeguards remain on duty, 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily until September 4, 2026.
Parents and guardians are reminded that children require direct supervision at the beach. Always practise water safety.