Easter weekend closures and openings in Milton and Halton

By: Laura Steiner, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Milton Reporter

Holiday closures across Halton will begin on Friday, April 18, for Good Friday, followed by Easter Sunday on April 20. While Saturday, April 19, will see most services resume as normal, many closures are expected again on Sunday. By Monday, April 21 (Easter Monday), most businesses will reopen, though many government offices and services will remain closed.

Some Town of Oakville facilities will open during the long weekend to accommodate advance voting for the federal election, even as front desks and regular services remain closed. The public is encouraged to use the Online Services portal to report issues or request services. Urgent matters related to roads, traffic lights, parks or storms can be reported by calling 905-845-6601.

Good Friday (April 18) and Easter Sunday (April 20)

Open:

Local parks and outdoor recreation amenities

Most Shoppers Drug Mart locations (call ahead to confirm)

Some smaller grocery stores (e.g., Rabba Fine Foods)

Select Starbucks and Tim Hortons (check local listings)

Most restaurants (dine-in, takeout, or delivery)

Conservation Halton parks: Crawford Lake, Hilton Falls, Kelso, Mount Nemo, Mountsberg, Rattlesnake Point

Terra Cotta Conservation Area (Halton Hills)

Toronto Premium Outlets (Friday: 9:30 a.m.–7 p.m.; Sunday: 11 a.m.–7 p.m.)

Eaton Centre (Toronto)

Select Oakville community centres for advance polling only, 9 a.m.–9 p.m.:

Glen Abbey Community Centre

Queen Elizabeth Park Community and Cultural Centre

Trafalgar Park Community Centre

Iroquois Ridge Community Centre

Joshua Creek Arenas

Sixteen Mile Sports Complex

River Oaks Community Centre

Oakville Trafalgar Community Centre

Sir John Colborne Recreation Centre for Seniors

Closed:

Mapleview Centre, Burlington Centre, Oakville Place, Milton Mall

Costco and most major grocery chains

LCBO and Beer Store locations

Oakville Town Hall (closed April 18–21 except for advance polling)

All community centres, pools and arenas (except for polling access)

Harbour and cemetery offices

Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts

Oakville Museum (closed April 18, 20, 21; open April 19, 1–4:30 p.m.)

Oakville Public Library (closed April 18, 20, 21; open April 19)

Halton Region offices, municipal buildings

Canada Post (no delivery or pickup)

Banks and schools

Halton Court Services

Halton Waste Management Site

Note: No waste collection on Good Friday or Easter Sunday. Check your town’s website for revised collection dates.

Other malls closed:

Bramalea City Centre, Square One, Sherway Gardens, Vaughan Mills, Yorkdale

Transit:

Oakville Transit: Holiday service from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday

Burlington Transit: Sunday/holiday schedule (6:30 a.m.–10 p.m.)

Milton Transit: No service

GO Transit: Saturday schedule (check GO website for route details)

 

 

Easter Monday (April 21)

Closed:

Oakville Town Hall (open for polling only)

Municipal offices and government buildings

Most libraries and museums

Community centres and recreation facilities (except for advance polling)

Schools and cemetery offices

Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts

Harbour offices

Canada Post (no delivery or pickup)

Open:

Grocery stores

Restaurants and cafes

LCBO and Beer Stores (check for local adjusted hours)

Major malls

Banks

Transit:

Oakville Transit: Regular weekday service resumes

Burlington and Milton Transit: Regular service (check local schedules)

Waste collection: No changes to collection schedules on Easter Monday.