Here’s what’s open and what’s closed this Victoria Day long weekend.
Victoria Day is a federal Canadian statutory holiday celebrated on the last Monday on or before May 24, in honour of both Queen Victoria’s birthday.
Mall Hours:
- Polo Park – Open 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM on Victoria Day – Monday, May 19
- St. Vital Centre – Open 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM on Victoria Day – Monday, May 19
All civic offices are closed on Victoria Day, Monday, May 19, 2014.
Recycling/Garbage Collection Schedule
Single-family homes
Recycling, garbage and yard waste will be collected as normally scheduled for those with Monday as a collection day.
To find your recycling, garbage and yard waste collection days:
- Visit www.winnipeg.ca
- Download the My Waste app at winnipeg.ca/mywaste
- Contact 311, open 24 hours every day, by phone at 311 or by email at 311@winnipeg.ca
Multi-family apartments
Recycling and garbage collection will continue as normally scheduled.
Brady Road Resource Management Facility (Brady Road Landfill)
| Saturday, May 17 | 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
| Sunday, May 18 | 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
| Monday, May 19 | 5:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. |
The Recycling/Garbage Collection Calendar and more information on the Brady Road Resource Management Facility can be found at City of Winnipeg – Water and Waste or by contacting 311, open 24 hours every day, by phone at 311 or by email at 311@winnipeg.ca.
Winnipeg Transit
Winnipeg Transit will be operating on a Sunday schedule for Monday, May 19.
For route and schedule information, visit Winnipeg Transit or contact 311, open 24 hours every day, by phone at 311 or by email at 311@winnipeg.ca
Leisure Centres
Hours of operation for the Fort Rouge Leisure Centre and St. James Civic Centre during the Victoria Day weekend are as follows:
Fort Rouge Leisure Centre
| Saturday, May 17 | 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. |
| Sunday, May 18 | 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. |
| Monday, May 19 | Closed |
St. James Civic Centre
| Saturday, May 17 | 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
| Sunday, May 18 | 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
| Monday, May 19 | Closed |
For more information on all other Leisure Centres please see the Leisure Guide, visit City of Winnipeg – Leisure Centres, or contact 311, open 24 hours every day, by phone at 311 or by email at 311@winnipeg.ca
Swimming Pools
All City of Winnipeg swimming pools will be closed on Monday, May 19, except Pan Am Pool and Fitness Centre, and the Cindy Klassen Recreation Complex and Fitness Centre.
Pan Am Pool and Fitness Centre will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Monday, May 19.
The Cindy Klassen Recreation Complex and Fitness Centre will be open from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Monday, May 19.
Regular hours of operation are in effect for all pools on Saturday, May 17 and Sunday, May 18.
For more information on City of Winnipeg swimming pools visit City of Winnipeg – Indoor Pools or contact 311, open 24 hours every day, by phone at 311 or by email at 311@winnipeg.ca.
Libraries
Hours of operation for Winnipeg Public Libraries during the Victoria Day weekend are as follows:
| Saturday, May 17 | Regular hours of operation |
| Sunday, May 18 | Regular hours of operation |
| Monday, May 19 | All branches are closed |
Note: Winnipeg Public Library branches switch to summer hours starting Tuesday, May 20; weekend hours will change. Fall/winter hours resume September 2, 2014 (after Labour Day).
Online services, including catalogue searches, requests/renewals, databases, and eBooks are available anytime at Winnipeg Public Library.
Animal Services Agency
Hours of operation for Animal Services Agency during the Victoria Day weekend are as follows:
| Friday, May 16 | Regular hours – 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. |
| Saturday, May 17 | Regular hours – 12 noon to 5:00 p.m. |
| Sunday, May 18 | Regular hours – 12 noon to 5:00 p.m. |
| Monday, May 19 | Closed |
| Tuesday, May 20 | Regular hours – 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. |
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 City of Winnipeg – Animal Services.
Citizens can also contact 311, open 24 hours every day, by phone at 311 or by email at 311@winnipeg.ca for Animal Services information.
Cemeteries
Cemetery grounds at Brookside, St. Vital and Transcona Cemeteries will be open for visitation from dawn till dusk over the Victoria Day weekend including Monday, May 19.
Cemetery offices will be closed on Monday, May 19.
For more information on City cemeteries, visit City of Winnipeg – Cemeteries or contact 311, open 24 hours every day, by phone at 311 or by email at 311@winnipeg.ca.
Winnipeg Parking Authority
Hours of operation for the Winnipeg Parking Authority during the Victoria Day weekend are as follows:
| Friday, May 16 | Regular hours – 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. |
| Saturday, May 17 | Closed |
| Sunday, May 18 | Closed |
| Monday, May 19 | Closed |
| Tuesday, May 20 | Regular hours – 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. |
For more information on the Winnipeg Parking Authority, including how to pay a parking ticket online or by phone, please visit The Parking Store or contact 311, open 24 hours every day, by phone at 311 or by email at 311@winnipeg.ca.
Golf Courses
Crescent Drive, Harbour View, John Blumberg, Kildonan Park and Windsor Park Golf Courses will be open throughout the Victoria Day long weekend including Monday, May 19.
Please visit City of Winnipeg – Golf Services for information on how to book a tee times and course information.
