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What’s open and closed in Brockville on the Civic Holiday, Monday, Aug. 3

Sarah Burtch
Photo submitted by City of Brockville

The August Civic Holiday long weekend is quickly approaching, a summer milestone the City of Brockville describes as “an important and unique holiday” that allows Canadians to “celebrate local heroes, culture and history.” The City will be busy and bustling with fun and family-friendly things to make the most of your weekend. To help you plan your weekend ahead, Brockvilleist has provided a look at what’s open and closed in Brockville and what local services are affected on Monday, Aug. 3, 2026.

Retail and activities

  • Walmart will be open 7 a.m. – 10 p.m.
  • Giant Tiger will be open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Food Basics will be open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Metro will be open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Real Canadian Superstore will be open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
  • Most Shoppers Drug Mart locations will be open throughout the weekend for regular hours, but some may vary. 
  • The Beer Store will be open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 3.
  • The LCBO on King Street will be closed on Monday, Aug. 3. The LCBO at 2075 Parkedale Avenue will be open 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. 
  • The Brockville Aquatarium will be open all weekend with extended hours on Monday, Aug. 3 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
  • The Brockville Railway Tunnel will remain open all weekend, including Monday.

Municipal Services 

City of Brockville administrative offices will be closed on Monday, Aug. 3 for the Civic Holiday.

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 Monday, Aug. 3 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Keep an eye out for Brockville tourism ambassadors who will be walking about.
  • Waste and Recycling Collection: No service on Monday, Aug. 3. Collection will be on the following day of your regular pick up. Please put out your items one day after your usual collection day for the week of Aug. 3 to 7. Click here to access the 2026 Waste Collection Calendar.
  • Compost Site Gord Watts Municipal Centre (251 North Augusta Road): Closed Monday, Aug 3.
  • City Transit: No service on Monday, Aug. 3. Regular service resumes Tuesday, Aug 4.
  • Brockville Arts Centre (235 King St. W.): Closed Monday, Aug. 3.
  • Brockville Public Library (23 Buell Street): Closed Sunday Aug. 2 and Monday Aug. 3.
  • Brockville Museum (5 Henry St.): Open Monday, Aug. 3 from 10: a.m – 4 p.m

Canada Day Firework Display Rescheduled Date

Due to weather conditions during this year’s planned Canada Day fireworks display, the event has been rescheduled to Sunday, August 2, 2026 at 9:00 p.m off of Blockhouse Island.

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

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