City of Cambridge
@cambridge
The City of Cambridge, Ontario, Canada.
Advanced voting is coming! 🗳️ Vote early: 📍Preston Auditorium (Sept. 26) 📍City Hall (Oct. 6–10) 📍Hespeler Memorial Arena (Oct. 17) Eligible residents can also vote online Sept. 26 – Oct. 26. Learn more about voting times and requirements 👉 cambridge.ca/voting
Wildfire smoke is in the air. Protect your health: ✅ Check the Air Quality Health Index ✅ Limit time outdoors ✅ Keep windows & doors closed ✅ Wear a well-fitting N95 outdoors If you have trouble breathing, chest pain, wheezing, or dizziness, contact your health care provider. cambridge.ca/air
Due to poor air quality, outdoor pools are temporarily closed, City-run programs and camps have moved indoors, and non-essential outdoor City work is paused. Parks, splashpads, and cooling centres remain open. ⚠️ Learn more: cambridge.ca/Air
Temporary changes to lower driveway boulevard parking are in effect. 🚗 Park correctly or risk a ticket 👀: ✅ Tires off the grass ✅ Sidewalks clear ✅ Vehicle not extending onto the road Changes remain until a parking review is completed in spring 2027. Learn more: cambridge.ca/parking
Make a splash during National Drowning Prevention Week (July 19–25)! 🛟 Join us at pools across Cambridge for water safety demos, crafts, treasure hunts, fun with Buddy the Lifeguard Dog, and more. For the full schedule and more info: cambridge.ca/NDPW
Every wedding has a story, & more than 1,124 couples have started theirs at Historic City Hall with Cambridge wedding officiant Maureen Cromwell. 🫶 💍 Ceremonies can be booked on Mondays (excluding statutory holidays) and Fridays between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. For more details: cambridge.ca/weddings
Extended Hours! ☀️ 💦 Spray pads: 9 a.m.–9 p.m. 🏊 Pools: Open until 8:30 p.m. Public swim times: cambridge.ca/pools Stay cool, stay hydrated, and check cambridge.ca/CoolingCentres for cooling centre locations. 💧☀️
Visiting the park for a game or activity? Please drive with care! 🚗🌿 Please remember: ✅ Drive slowly & always watch for kids ✅ Follow all posted parking & traffic rules ✅ Use designated parking areas only Thank you for helping keep our parks safe & welcoming for all. 💚🌳
Cambridge Summer Live presents the Cambridge Symphony Orchestra! Listen to the strings sing, and the horns blow from Civic Square. 📅Wed, Aug 20 at 6:30pm 📍Civic Square, City Hall See the whole list of upcoming performers at cambridge.ca/SummerLive
We are doing upgrades to the area surrounding the historic Sheave Tower including: ✅ A widened trail with compacted stone dust surface ✅ A new viewing area with stone seating ✅ Upgrades to bridge ramps ✅ A wood safety barrier around the tower Learn more: https://shorturl.at/DeMbi
In our books, these are all instant red cards. No takies-backsies. 🟥 Don't get caught offside 👀 For more info on common by-law inquiries visit cambridge.ca/CommonBylaws
More room to roam!🚶♀️ Queen St & Main St are closed to traffic for pedestrian-friendly summer shopping! ☀️ Main St. between Water & Ainslie – Closed 7 days a week ☀️ Queen St. between Guelph & Tannery – Closed Fridays at 4 p.m. to Sundays at 6 p.m. Learn more at cambridge.ca/patioseason
Heads up Cambridge! Cooper Street will remain closed until September 2026. Find more details 👉 cambridge.ca/roadclosures
📍 Bismark Park Pop-Up July 15 & 16 | 5–9 p.m. Chat with Cambridge By-law and Security staff about park rules, e-bikes, e-scooters, and community safety. Stop by and ask questions! 🌳✅ More info: https://bit.ly/3R5gYAw
Join Paul Cafcae and the Bopping Bearcats this Sunday on July 12 to hear 50s and 60s hits! 🎼 📅Sun, July 12 at 7 pm 📍Mill Race Park Amphitheatre More info: Cambridge.ca/SummerLive
The search is on for vendors to be part of Winterfest’s Cambridge Holiday Market! This year the market runs Nov. 27-29! 🎁 Apply at cambridge.ca/HolidayMarket
Starting July 13, parts of Queen St. W. in Hespeler will be closed for construction until Dec. 2026. 🔴 Red = full closure 🟡 Yellow = local access only (residents, businesses & emergency services) 🟢 Green = detour Pls follow posted signs & use caution around work zones. cambridge.ca/construction
Heads up, Cambridge! Today, July 7, and tomorrow, July 8, Mill Run Trail will be closed between Beaverdale Rd. and Speedsville Rd. from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. for hazard tree removal. Please plan an alternate route during this time. We appreciate your patience while this work is completed. 💛
We asked visitors at City Hall to complete a short survey about their experience. Here are some of the highlights: 🗣 88% said their issue was resolved during their visit 🗣 Nearly 9 out of 10 said City Hall was easy to navigate and the process felt efficient Read more: https://bit.ly/4foMZwM
The 50+ Active Living Fair is returning & we’re inviting you to be a part of it! 💙 If your organization focuses on wellness, recreation or community support, this is a great opportunity to share what you offer & connect with local residents. Apply today: 👉 https://www.cambridge.ca/ALF
The Waterloo Region 2026 Ontario Summer Games are almost here! ☀️🥇 The games run from July 30 to Aug 2. Cambridge will be hosting soccer & archery at the Fountain Street Soccer Complex. ⚽️🏹 Want to see the action up close? The games are still looking for volunteers! Sign up 👉 https://bit.ly/4bpW3Py
Cambridge has been showing off its soccer spirit over the past few weeks, with World Cup-themed decorations and activities popping up! ⚽ Visit a City facility, snap a photo, take part in an activity and see what World Cup-themed surprises you can find! Learn more: https://bit.ly/4y295wr
This Sunday (July 5) catch the Robin Habermehl Jazz Band at the Central Park Gazebo in Preston! 🎶🎷 BYOC - that's bring your own chair - and enjoy the music. The show starts at 7pm. See the full Cambridge Summer Live lineup at cambridge.ca/SummerLive
While we love a weekend that sparkles, this weekend is all sparkle and no boom. 🚫 Fireworks aren’t permitted this weekend. Report violations: 519-623-1340 (press 1) Non-urgent: cambridge.ca/report Learn more: cambridge.ca/bylaw
Big thanks to our Canada Day supporters! ✨ 🍁 Government of Canada (Celebrate Canada) 🚗 Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada 🎉 Farm League Presents ⚖️ Vardhan Law Office Thanks for helping bring Canada Day to life in Cambridge ❤️
Something Worth Remembering by Aidan Frenette, explores the subtle details hidden in our everyday habits of consumption. Arranged food-based compositions are placed on photo sensitive silver gelatin paper, revealing rich and varied patterns. 📅 View now - July 11 Learn more: cambridge.ca/gallery
We’ve extended hours at some City facilities this weekend if you need to beat the heat! 🏊 City pools are open 10 am - 8:30 pm 🌊 Spray pads are open 9 am - 9 pm 🏢 City Hall is open as a cooling centre from 9 am -7 pm, Fri, Sat and Sun. Here's a list of Regional Cooling Spaces: https://bit.ly/4dQFqOK
What a Canada Day! From the fishing derby to food vendors & live music, our community showed up in the best way. 🍁 Inclement weather led to the cancellation of evening festivities, but we were happy to see people still come together to celebrate. Fireworks will be rescheduled to a later date.
Cambridge Summer Live is back, bringing free concerts, movie nights and more all July and August across the city. 🎤🎬🎭 No tickets required. Just grab a picnic blanket & enjoy the show! Outdoor events are weather dependent, so keep an eye out for updates! Schedule & details: cambridge.ca/summerlive
Heads up! St. Andrew's St. will be closed between Gilholm Ave. & Cedar St. from July 6 to 10 for construction around Gilholm Ave 🚧 During the closure: ✅ The sidewalk will remain open on the west side 🚗 Drivers are asked to follow posted detours We appreciate your patience!