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Recreation Facility Holiday Hours - Canada Day

Holiday Hours: Canada Day

City recreation facilities will operate on modified hours of operation on Tuesday, July 1, Canada Day.

Tuesday, July 1

• Camp Samac Outdoor Pool open for public swimming.
• Delpark Homes Centre open 11 a.m. to 5p.m.
• Lakeview Park Beach supervised by lifeguards from 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., weather permitting.
• All other recreation facilities are closed and activeOshawa registered recreation programs are cancelled. 

Please note recreation facilities may operate outside specified holiday...

Celebrate safely: Fireworks tips and neighbourly reminders for Canada Day

As we prepare to celebrate Canada Day, Oshawa Fire Services reminds community members to keep fire safety and their neighbours in mind when lighting fireworks.

Under the City’s Fireworks By-law, community members can discharge Consumer (Family) Fireworks on their private property without a permit between dusk and 11 p.m. on:

• Victoria Day (May 19, 2025);
• Canada Day (July 1, 2025); and,
• Diwali (October 20, 2025).

Using fireworks outside the allotted time can result in fines of up to $100,000. Learn...

Civic Recreation Complex Washroom Repairs

The main floor washrooms at the Civic Recreation Complex are closed for construction and repair until further notice. Community members are asked to use alternative washrooms at the Civic Fieldhouse while construction is ongoing.

Canada Day Celebration at Lakeview Park

The City of Oshawa invites the community to celebrate Canada Day at Lakeview Park on Tuesday, July 1. Recognized by Festivals and Events Ontario as one of the Top 100 Festivals and Events in Ontario, the City’s celebration promises a fun-filled day for all ages.

Event Highlights

• Activities and Entertainment: The celebration begins at 2 p.m. with activities and entertainment, including family-friendly options such as inflatables, K9 Dog Show, Reptilia, Club Carib of Oshawa steel pan drumming,...