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What’s open and closed in Brockville this Canada Day – Wednesday, July 1, 2026

Sarah Burtch
Photo by Aboodi Vesakaran

Summer celebrations officially kick into high gear next week as communities across Leeds and Grenville mark Canada Day with fireworks, live entertainment and family-friendly events. As the holiday nears on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, here’s a look at what’s open and closed, and what local services are affected in Brockville.

Do you know of something notable that’s open that should be added to this list? Let us know by emailing hollie@hometownist.com.

Retail and activities

  • Walmart will be open 7 a.m. – 10 p.m. on July 1
  • Giant Tiger will be open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on July 1
  • Food Basics will be open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on July 1
  • Metro will be open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on July 1
  • Real Canadian Superstore will be open 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. on July 1
  • Most Shoppers Drug Mart locations will be open throughout the weekend for regular hours, but some may vary. Click here to search store hours in Brockville
  • Both LCBO locations will be closed.
  • The Beer Store will be open 11 a.m – 6 p.m
  • The Brockville Aquatarium will be open all summer long, including Wednesday, July 1 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • The Brockville Railway Tunnel will remain open on Canada Day

Municipal Services 

City of Brockville administrative offices will be closed on Wednesday, July 1 for Canada Day long weekend.

This includes:

  • City Hall (1 King St. West)
  • Gord Watts Municipal Centre (251 North Augusta Rd.)
  • Wastewater Treatment Centre (1807 County Road 2 East)
  • Water Filtration Plant (20 Rivers Ave)

City services and facilities long weekend changes:

  • Brockville Tourism – Visitor Information Centre (16 Market St. E.): Open Tuesday July, 1 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Waste and Recycling Collection: No collection on Wednesday, July 1st, 2026. Collection will be on the following day of your regular pickup. Please put out your items one day after your usual collection day for the remainder of the week.
  • Compost Site Gord Watts Municipal Centre (251 North Augusta Road): Closed Wednesday, July 1
  • City Transit: No service on Wednesday, July 1. Regular service for the remainder of the week
  • Brockville Arts Centre (235 King St. W.): Closed for Canada Day.

The Brockville Tourism Visitor Information Centre, 16 Market Street East, and the Brockville Museum, 5 Henry Street, will be open on Canada Day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Look for tourism students out and about around the celebration.

Canada Day Event Schedule

  • 11:45 a.m. – Parade begins at City Hall and travels to Hardy Park.
  • Following the parade, there will be a Canada Day ceremony at Hardy Park, including a performance of “O Canada” by local musician Oliver Filion.
  • Noon to 4 p.m. Live music, food, drinks, and family activities at Hardy Park, including face painting, inflatable games, and more.
  • 9:45 p.m. Fireworks display at Blockhouse Island.

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