June 26, 2024 — To accommodate the Canada Day holiday weekend there will be impacts to several City facilities and services.

The following City facilities will be closed on Monday, July 1:

  • City Hall
  • The Strangway Centre
  • The Sarnia Compost Site
  • Sarnia Transit Offices

July 1 Transit Service

On Canada Day, July 1, Sarnia Transit will offer free service on a modified holiday schedule.

Sarnia Transit will also offer special free shuttle services to both Canatara Park and Centennial Park, allowing visitors to park off site while visiting City Canada Day Celebrations.

Shuttles will run between Northgate Terminal and Canatara Park, every half hour, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. and from 1 to 4 p.m.

Shuttles will run between Northgate Terminal and Centennial Park, every half hour, from 8 to 11:30 p.m.

Waste Collection

Garbage, recycling and large item collections will not be impacted.

Road Closures

Several road closures will be in effect at varying times on July 1 to accommodate the parade, Centennial Park celebrations and fireworks, including:

  • Lakeshore Road from Indian Road to Christina Street North; Christina Street North from Lakeshore Road to Cathcart Boulevard; and Lake Chipican Drive from 9 a.m. to approximately 1 p.m.
  • Front Street from London Road to Exmouth Street from 9 a.m. to 11:45 p.m.
  • Harbour Road west of the marina entrance from 3 p.m. to 11:45 p.m.

Please consult the map below for road closures.

Contacting the City

During the holiday closure residents are asked to reach out only in instances of immediate concern such as watermain breaks, animals at large, and dangerous downed trees. Please call 519-332-0330 and follow the prompts.

Report municipal emergencies afterhours, on evenings and weekends by calling 226-472-1150 or 519-332-0330 and pressing ‘1’ to speak to the City’s third-party service provider.

For questions regarding waste collection please call Marcotte at 519-339-9988 for garbage, and Emterra at 519-312-8579 for recycling.