Here it is Winnipeg, the last long weekend of the summer! Have anything special planned? For those planning to stay in the city, here’s a list of what’s open and what’s closed for September Long 2012.
Shopping
The following are closed on Monday, September 3:
– St. Vital Centre
– Polo Park Shopping Centre
– Kildonan Place
– Garden City Shopping Centre
All civic offices are closed on Monday, September 3.
Recycling/Garbage Collection Schedule
Single-family homes
For residents that are already receiving automated collection services for both garbage and recycling carts, collection will continue as noted on the calendar provided with the new carts.
For all other residents, there will be no recycling or garbage collection on Monday, September 3. Collection will resume on Tuesday, September 4 – Day 5 on the five-day cycle.
Multi-family apartments
Recycling and garbage collection will continue as normally scheduled.
Brady Road Landfill hours of operation
Saturday, September 1 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, September 2 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Monday, September 3 5:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
The Recycling/Garbage Collection Calendar and more information on the Brady Road Landfill can be found at winnipeg.ca/waterandwaste/ or contact 311, open 24 hours every day, by phone at 311 or by email at 311@winnipeg.ca.
Winnipeg Transit Holiday Service Schedule
For Monday, September 3, Winnipeg Transit will operate on a Sunday schedule.
For route and schedule information, visit winnipegtransit.com or contact 311, open 24 hours every day, by phone at 311 or by email at 311@winnipeg.ca.
Libraries
All Winnipeg Public Libraries will be closed on Monday, September 3.
Online services, including catalogue searches, requests/renewals, databases, and eBooks are available anytime at winnipeg.ca/library/.
Leisure Centres
All Leisure Centres are closed on Monday, September 3.
Regular hours of operation for Leisure Centres are in effect for Saturday, September 1 and Sunday, September 2.
For Leisure Centre schedules, please see the Leisure Guide, or visit http://www.winnipeg.ca/cms/recreation/facilities/leisurecentres/, or contact 311, open 24 hours every day, by phone at 311 or by email at 311@winnipeg.ca.
Swimming Pools
Indoor Pools
All City of Winnipeg indoor swimming pools will be closed on Monday, September 3 with the exception of the Cindy Klassen Recreation Centre which will be open from 12:00 noon to 6:00 p.m.
Outdoor Pools
Weather permitting, the following four outdoor pools will be open on Saturday, September 1, Sunday, September 2 and Monday, September 3: Freight House, Kildonan Park, Fort Garry Lion’s and Westdale.
Operating hours vary by location. For schedule information visit Winnipeg.ca/cms/recreation/default.stm or contact 311, open 24 hours every day, by phone at 311 or by email at 311@winnipeg.ca.
Wading Pools
The following wading pools will be open on Monday, September 3:
Pritchard Park
Harrow Park
Dakota Park
Bronx Park
JH Bruns Park
Central Park
Keenleyside Park
McKittrick Park
Norquay Community Centre
Shaughnessy Park
Pascoe Park
Vimy Ridge Park
John Steele Park
Pirates Park
Operating hours vary by wading pool, however most are open 11:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Please note: each wading pool closes one hour early on its last operating day of the season.
For schedule information, please view the wading pool schedule available online at Winnipeg.ca/cms/recreation/default.stm or contact 311, open 24 hours every day, by phone at 311 or by email at 311@winnipeg.ca.
Spray Pads
Nine unsupervised spray pads are open over the long weekend at the following locations:
Fort Rouge Park
Lindenwoods Community Centre
Provencher Park
River Heights Community Centre
St. Norbert Community Centre
Shaughnessy Park
Central Park
Vimy Ridge Park
River East
Effective, Friday, August 31, Spray pad operating hours will be 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Spray pads will continue to operate until Sunday, September 16.
For information, please visit Winnipeg.ca/cms/recreation/default.stm or contact 311, open 24 hours every day, by phone at 311 or by email at 311@winnipeg.ca.
Animal Services Agency
The Animal Services Agency will be closed on Monday, September 3.
Regular weekend hours of operation for Animal Services are in effect for Saturday, September 1 and Sunday, September 2
For more information on the City of Winnipeg Animal Services Agency, including how to purchase or renew your dog license online and a list of dogs available for adoption, visit Winnipeg.ca/animalservices or contact 311, open 24 hours every day, by phone at 311 or by email at 311@winnipeg.ca.
Cemeteries
Cemetery grounds at Brookside, St. Vital and Transcona Cemeteries will be open for visitation from dawn to dusk over the holiday weekend including Sunday, September 2 and Monday, September 3.
For more information on City cemeteries, visit Winnipeg.ca/ppd/cemeteries.stm or contact 311, open 24 hours every day, by phone at 311 or by email at 311@winnipeg.ca.
Golf Courses
All City of Winnipeg golf courses will be open over the holiday weekend including Sunday, September 2 and Monday, September 3.
For reservations, please visit: Winnipeg.ca/ppd/golf_reservations.stm or contact 311, open 24 hours every day, by phone at 311 or by email at 311@winnipeg.ca.
Winnipeg Parking Authority
The Winnipeg Parking Authority offices will be closed on Saturday, September 1 and Monday, September 3. The Winnipeg Parking Authority offices are not open on Sundays.
For more information on the Winnipeg Parking Authority, including how to pay a parking ticket online or by phone, please visit theparkingstore.winnipeg.ca or contact 311, open 24 hours every day, by phone at 311 or by email at 311@winnipeg.ca.
