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Burlington shuts city facilities as snowstorm sweeps through

Heavy snow halts daily life in Burlington—recreation centres go dark, but City Hall stands firm. Will your plans survive the storm?

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Burlington shuts city facilities as snowstorm sweeps through

By Gazette Staff

January 15th, 2026

BURLINGTON, ON

City Hall advises:

  • Due to the ongoing snowstorm, City recreation facilities will remain closed until 3 p.m. today, when registered and drop-in programs will resume as scheduled. Customers should check the drop-in calendar to confirm if their program is running.
  • Rentals may cancel without penalty due to weather by emailing [email protected].
  • Programs in City facilities but operated by external organizations may follow different schedules, and participants are asked to confirm directly with the organization.
  • Burlington Rotary Centennial Pond will remain closed for the day.
  • Sims Square, Halton Court Services and City Hall will open as planned today.

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