Reminder of road closures and City of London office closures for Canada Day

As Canada Day approaches, the City of London is reminding residents that a number of roads will be closed for celebrations in the downtown. In addition, City offices will also be closed for Canada Day.

Road closure information 

Londoners going downtown for Canada Day are encouraged to plan their route and drive carefully or consider walking, cycling or taking transit.

Tuesday, June 30

• Dundas Street between Ridout Street and Richmond Street
• Talbot Street between King Street and Carling Street

Wednesday, July 1 

• Dundas Street between Ridout Street and Richmond Street
• Talbot Street between King Street and Carling Street
• Queens Avenue from Ridout Street North to Riverside Drive and Wharncliffe Road North
• Ridout Street North from Fullarton Street to King Street
• Thames Street from Dundas Street to Harris Park Gate
• Queen’s Bridge and Kensington Bridge will be closed to vehicle traffic starting at 8 p.m. 

Visit Renew London for all road closure information for Canada Day. 

Walking, cycling and public transportation

Pedestrians and cyclists have two ways to enter Harris Park this year: either through the entrance at the corner of Dufferin Avenue and Ridout Street North or via the Blackfriars bridge entrance. 

A reminder that the walkways under the Queens Bridge will be closed on both sides of the river, including the path that extends along the West London Dyke (behind Labatt Park). 

Pedestrians will be able to walk over the Queen’s Bridge until 9 p.m. Londoners should follow construction signage to access safe pedestrian paths.   

The Thames Valley Parkway in front of the HMCS Prevost on Becher Street will be closed at 7 p.m. In addition, Ivey Park is closed this year due to construction nearby. 

For those cycling, there are bike locker locations downtown to help provide a secure space to park your bike.

Transit users are advised to visit the LTC website for service updates and detours. 

Parking information

Londoners driving downtown for the fireworks can park at one of the City’s municipal parking lots nearby Harris Park, including Municipal Lots 12, 21, 6 and 20. Rates and locations can be found on the City of London website. 

On-street parking meters are free of charge on Wednesday, July 1.

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City of London office closures

All City administrative offices will be closed on Wednesday, July 1, including City Hall, Citi Plaza, Ontario Works offices, and the Provincial Offences Administrative Office. Offices will reopen on Thursday, July 2.