Canada Day Closures & Hours

Public Notice

The Township of North Kawartha Municipal office will be closed on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, for Canada Day and will re-open on Thursday, July 2, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. with normal business hours. 

Parks & Recreation 

The North Kawartha Community and Fitness Centre will be open with weekend hours from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., on Wednesday, July 1, 2026.

Firework & Fire Restrictions Reminder

Fireworks are only permitted in the Township of North Kawartha from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. on Canada Day, Wednesday, July 1, 2026, as well as the weekend prior to and the weekend following the holiday.

Residents are also reminded that daytime burning is not permitted. Open-air burning, including campfires, is only allowed between 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. with a valid burn permit.

Please celebrate safely and responsibly. The Township of North Kawartha wishes everyone a happy Canada Day.

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Public Notice

Canada Day Curbside Collection Schedule

By Township of North Kawartha - Jun 26, 2026

Please note the following curbside collection schedule for Canada Day (July 1, 2026):


Recycling Collection

  • Monday, June 30, 2026
    Curbside collection will occur as regularly scheduled.

  • Thursday, July 2, 2026
    Curbside collection will occur as regularly scheduled.

Garbage Collection

  • Monday, June 30, 2026
    Curbside collection will occur as regularly scheduled.

  • Thursday, July 2, 2026
    Curbside collection is rescheduled to Friday, July 3, 2026.

Reminder: Please have your material placed curbside by 7:00 a.m. to ensure timely collection.

For missed curbside garbage collection, please call Waste Connections at 705-742-4268 and for missed curbside recycling collection, please call Emterra at 1-888-597-1541.

The Township of North Kawartha wishes everyone a safe and happy Canada Day!

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Township of North Kawartha
280 Burleigh Street
PO Box 550
Apsley, ON K0L 1A0

Tel: 705-656-4445
Toll free: 1-800-755-6931
Fax: 705-656-4446
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