​​BRAMPTON, ON— As the Thanksgiving holiday on Monday, October 14, 2024, approaches, the City of Brampton is reminding residents of upcoming service changes and closures. 

Essential and Critical Services 

All essential and critical services, including Fire and Emergency Services, Traffic Services, By-Law Enforcement, Road Operations and Security Services will continue to operate as usual.

Fireworks Safety 

The safety of residents is the City’s top priority. Under the Fireworks By-law, the use, purchase, discharge, possession, display, sale and offering of fireworks is prohibited, except for City-led events. Sparklers are permitted.

For service information requests, residents can call 3-1-1, download the 311 Brampton app or visit 311Brampton.ca. Penalties for failing to comply range from $500 to $1,000 and may reach up to $100,000 if a court summons is issued.

For more information, visit Brampton.ca/fireworks.​

Brampton Transit

Brampton Transit will be operating on a Sunday/Holiday schedule on Monday, October 14. Customer Service counters at the terminals will be closed. The Contact Centre will be available to assist by phone from 9 am to 6 pm at 905.874.2999. Clark and Sandalwood Facilities, including Lost and Found, will be closed on Monday, October 14. 

For route and schedule information call 905.874.2999, visit Bramptontransit.com, or follow @Bramptontransit on X (formerly Twitter) for service updates. 

​Brampton Parks

All Brampton recreational trails, playgrounds and parks, including off-leash dog parks, remain open throughout the Thanksgiving holiday long weekend. Physical activity is important for everyone’s health and well-being!

Click here​​ to discover our parks and recreational trails.

Brampton Recreation

Select City recreation centres will be open with modified hours of operation on Thanksgiving Day. A listing of open centres and holiday hours can be viewed here.​

Registered programs such as swimming and skating lessons are not scheduled on Thanksgiving Day. 

Brampton Library

All Brampton Library branches will be closed on Sunday, October 13 and Monday, October 14. Join Brampton Library online at Bramptonlibrary.ca​ to borrow eBooks and audiobooks, stream television and movies and access a wide range of educational, creative and professional digital learning platforms. All Brampton Library services and programs are free. 

Brampton Animal Services

The Brampton Animal Shelter will be closed on Monday, October 14. Animal Control Officers will be on the road from 8 am to 6:30 pm and will continue to respond to emergency calls outside of these hours.

Visit Brampton.ca/animalservices​ ​for more information and resources.

Brampton On Stage 

The Brampton On Stage Box Office, located at The Rose (1 Theatre Lane), will be closed on Monday, October 14. Tickets for shows and events may be purchased online at Bramptononstage.ca​.​

Stay Connected

Residents can call 3-1-1 or 905.874.2000 (outside of Brampton), use the Brampton 311 app (available on App Store or Google Play), visit 311brampton.ca or email 311@brampton.ca​ for any inquiries. We are available 24/7 for any City of Brampton or Region of Peel non-emergency matters.