City of Brockville Labour Day Holiday Schedule

Brockville – Labour Day, the first Monday in September, has been a statutory holiday in Canada since 1894. It originated in the first workers’ rallies of the Victorian era.

Historically, workers marked the day with various activities. These included parades, speeches, games, amateur competitions and picnics. The holiday promoted working-class solidarity and belonging during a time of rapid industrialization.

Since the Second World War, fewer and fewer people have participated in Labour Day activities. Nevertheless, it remains a statutory holiday. Many Canadians now devote the Labour Day holiday to leisure activity and family time. We especially honour all the people who make Brockville the best place to live in and visit.

The City of Brockville administrative offices will be closed on Monday, September 2, 2024, for the Labour Day holiday long weekend.

Municipal administrative services closed on Monday, September 2, 2024 include:

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

City services and facilities long weekend changes:

Brockville Tourism, Visitor Information Centre:

• Location: 16 Market Street East
• Regular hours are 9:00 am to 5:00 pm every day, seven days a week with some holiday exceptions
• Closed on Labour Day, Monday September 2, 2024
• Click here to visit the tourism website

Waste and Recycling Collection:

• No service on Monday, September 2, 2024
• 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 September 2 to the Friday September 6 inclusive
• A reminder that the Community Treasure Hunt will be Saturday September 14, 2024
• Click here for more information on the waste and recycling collection schedule

Compost Site:

• Location: Gord Watts Municipal Centre, 251 North Augusta Road
• Closed Labour Day Monday, September 2, 2024
• A reminder that Fall Curbside Leaf Collections will take place during the following weeks: October 21 – October 25, 2024 and November 18 – November 22, 2024
• Click here for more information about the compost site

City Transit:

• No service on Monday, September 2, 2024
• Regular service resumes Tuesday, September 3, 2024
• Click here for more information on city transit

Brockville Arts Centre:

• Location: 235 King Street West
• Closed Labour Day, Monday, September 2, 2024
• Click here to visit the Brockville Arts Centre website

Brockville Museum:

• Location: 5 Henry Street
• Open Monday to Saturday from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm (closed stat holidays)
• Closed Labour Day, Monday, September 2, 2024
• Click here to visit the Brockville Museum’s website

Brockville Public Library:

• Location: 23 Buell Street
• Open Saturday 9-5
• Closed Sunday and Labour Day Monday, September 2, 2024
• Click here to visit the Brockville Public Library’s website and access digital library services anytime

Wishing you a safe and happy Labour Day weekend!