Updated: Road Closures: Canada Day - July 1

Update

Please be advised that the City of St. John’s fireworks planned for 10 p.m. on July 1 are cancelled due to current Provincial fire index rating for our Region. As such, the below road closures will no longer be in place, with the exception of Carnell Drive which will be closed from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. on July 1 to accommodate other Canada Day events.

Earlier Advisory:

Due to Canada Day events on July 1, please note the following traffic impacts for Tuesday, July 1, 2025:

Road Closure - Carnell Drive

Carnell Drive will be closed from 12 p.m. to 11 p.m. on July 1.

Road Closures/No Parking Tow Away Zones 

• The Boulevard
• Lake Avenue
• Clancey Drive
• Lakeview Avenue

Vehicles parked in violation or parked such that they are obstructing traffic will be ticketed and towed.  Parking lots on either side of the Quidi Vidi dog park will be closed.  Accessible parking is available on a first come, first served basis in the Dominion parking lot.  The same streets and parking lots will be closed approximately 8:00 p.m. should the fireworks be postponed to July 2.

Quidi Vidi Walking Trail – Partial Closure

The Quidi Vidi dog park and a portion of the walking trail around Quidi Vidi Lake will be closed for fireworks set up on July 1 and will be reopened at noon the day after the fireworks display is completed.

Pet Owners

If your pet needs to go outside during the fireworks display keep them on a leash for their safety.

Emergency vehicles and local traffic, including those visiting family, friends or businesses in the area will have access, while all through traffic will be detoured.

The City of St. John's apologizes for any inconvenience. For more details or to report an issue, contact Access St. John’s by calling 311 or (709) 754-CITY (2489), email access@stjohns.ca or submit an inquiry online.