Celebrate July 1 with the City of Kingston 

Learn about service and program impacts, and ways to celebrate July 1 this year.  

This Canada Day, come together to celebrate summer and beat the heat at the coolest party in Kingston! The City will host a free event at Confederation Park and Springer Market Square featuring live entertainment, food vendors, a kids zone and more. To learn more about what’s on this July 1, and how to make the most of the day, visit our special Canada Day resource page.  

The City, in partnership with Kingston Fire & Rescue, encourages all community members to leave the fireworks show to the experts. The City will host a FREE fireworks display starting at 10 p.m. The best place to experience the magic is Confederation Basin.  

If hosting friends or family, KFR reminds all residents that they must obtain a free open-air fire permit. Residents are required to read and comply with the full list of regulations.   

The City of Kingston wishes all residents a safe and happy long weekend and extends special thanks to the people who will be working to keep our community running.   

Scheduling impacts:  

• Garbage, green bin and recycling:  There is no collection on Monday, July 1. Collection occurs the day after your regular collection day. Sign up at CityofKingston.ca/garbage-and-recycling/collection-calendar/ to receive collection reminders by phone or email – or get the FREE “Kingston Waste” app on your Apple or Android device.
• Kingston Transit: Transit service will operate on a Sunday schedule on Monday, July 1. 
• Kingston Access Bus: Operates with limited service on Monday, July 1. Call 613-542-2512 for information.
• Kingston Area Recycling Centre: Closed on Monday, July 1.
• Administrative Offices: Closed on Monday, July 1. This includes Housing and Social Services and Provincial Offences at 362 Montreal St.
• Recreation Facilities:
  • INVISTA Centre/Arenas: Closed on Monday, July 1. Open on Tuesday, July 2.
  • Artillery Park Aquatic Centre: Closed on Monday July 1. Opens on Tuesday, July 2.
  • Rideau Heights Community Centre: Closed on Monday, July 1. Open on Tuesday, July 2.
  • Kingston East Community Centre: Closed on Monday, July 1. Open on Tuesday, July 2.
  • Culligan Water Park: Open on Monday, July 1.
• Portsmouth Olympic Harbour and Confederation Basin marinas: Open.  
• Kingston Grand Theatre Box Office: Open on Saturday, June 29, 12 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Closed Sunday and Monday. Tickets for all shows can be purchased online 24 hours a day at KingstonGrand.ca. 
• PumpHouse Museum: Open Saturday, June 29. Closed on Sunday, June 30 and Monday, July 1. Opens on Tuesday, July 2.