The city is reminding residents of some things to keep in mind for the Natal Day weekend.
Garbage Collection
If you’re garbage day is normally Monday, it will be this Saturday August 5. The city asks you to put your bags out before 7 a.m. Saturday, so they don’t get missed.
The number of bags has increased from six to eight including a bag for debris to accommodate extra waste from the recent flooding.
Apartment buildings with up to six units will also temporarily be increased from four to six bags per unit (one dark bag per unit, all other bags must be clear)
Only two bulky items total for the building are permitted, and no flood-related demolition, construction and renovation debris.
The Otter Lake Waste Management Facility and Materials Recovery Facility will be closed on Monday, August 7 but will be open on Saturday, August 5 for regular business hours.
The Household Special Waste Depot will be closed on Saturday, August 5 but will be open on Saturday, August 12 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
A mobile Household Special Waste Depot will be held on Saturday, August 5 at Saint Mary’s University (960 Tower Road, Halifax) from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Bus and Ferry Services
Busses will be running on Monday.
The Alderney Ferry will operate on a 30-minute schedule, with its first trip departing the Alderney Ferry Terminal at 7:30 a.m. and its last trip departing Halifax Ferry Terminal at 11:45 p.m.
Ferry service will be free Saturday, August 5, and will be provided at 30-minute intervals from 6:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., and 15-minute intervals from 12:15 p.m. to 11 p.m.
The Woodside Ferry will also operate on a 30-minute schedule, with its first trip departing the Woodside Ferry Terminal at 7:37 a.m. and its last trip departing Halifax Ferry Terminal at 8:52 p.m.
In lieu of fares, passengers are encouraged to make a monetary donation to Feed Nova Scotia. Donation bins will be available at the Alderney Ferry Terminal and the Halifax Ferry Terminal.
On Monday August 7, several bus routes will detour from the Macdonald Bridge to the MacKay Bridge beginning at 8 a.m. for the Halifax-Dartmouth Natal Day Parade. For detour information, visit halifax.ca/htdisruptions or follow @hfxtransit on Twitter.
Recreation Programs and Services
All beaches and splash pads will remain open.
For a complete list of supervised beaches, splash pads, and outdoor pools – as well as information on beach closures, visit our website.
The Emera Oval will be open on Monday, Aug. 7. A detailed schedule can be found here. Equipment lending will be open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. (weather permitting).
The Sackville Sports Stadium will be open and holiday schedule can be found here.
Many municipally-operated recreation facilities will be closed on Monday, August 7. Residents are advised to call ahead to their respective facility for operating hours and program information. Contact information for municipally-operated facilities is available online.
Parking
On-street paid parking will be free on Monday.
Civic Events
The Halifax-Dartmouth Natal Day Parade will take place on Monday, August 7. The Parade will begin on Novalea Drive in Halifax at 10 a.m. and will conclude at Maple Street in Dartmouth. Residents are advised of traffic impacts resulting from the parade.
This year’s Halifax-Dartmouth Natal Day Parade will honour all municipal first responders and staff – as well as community volunteers – who have supported recent wildfire and flooding responses.
In addition to the parade, residents can also participate in the following activities taking place throughout the municipality over the Natal Day weekend:
- Natal Day Kickoff – The Crescendo Outdoor Fashion Show on Friday, August 4 at 7 p.m.
- Crescendo Main Event Concert on Saturday, August 5 at 5 p.m.
- Natal Day Harbour Fireworks on Saturday, August 5 at 10 p.m.
- African Nova Scotian Music Association Freedom Festival on Sunday, August 6 at 2 p.m.
- Natal Day & Buskers Festival’s All-Star Showcase on Sunday, August 6 at 9 p.m.
- Dartmouth Natal Day Road Race on Monday, August 7 at 8 a.m. Note: Residents are advised of traffic impacts resulting from the race.
- Lake Banook Natal Day Fireworks on Monday, August 7 at 9:30 p.m.
For more information, visit natalday.org.
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