Victoria Day Holiday Hours
Town Hall and the Gesto Office will be closed on Monday, May 18, 2026, for Victoria Day. Both offices will return to regular business hours on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. Residents can report non-urgent issues online at essex.ca/reportaproblem.
Please see the following changes to our recreation facilities below.
Essex Recreation Complex
The Essex Recreation Centre will be open on Monday, May 18 from 7:00AM-12:00PM for the following programs below.
Lengths
7:00AM-8:30AM
Aquafit
9:00AM-9:45AM and 10:00AM-10:45AM
Leisure Swim
11:00AM-11:45AM
Essex Centre Sports Complex and Harrow & Colchester South Arena
The Essex Centre Sports Complex and Harrow & Colchester South Arena will be closed on Monday, May 18, 2026.
Garbage, Recycling and Yard Waste
Area 1 garbage collection is moved to Tuesday, May 19. To learn more about garbage, recycling and yard waste pick up in your area, please view the Collection Calendar.
Council Meeting
Council’s regular meeting will take place on Tuesday, May 19 due to the holiday. To learn more please visit the Council Calendar.
Contact Us
Town of Essex
33 Talbot Street South
Essex, Ontario, N8M 1A8
519-776-7336