Here’s what’s open and what’s closed this Victoria Day long weekend (also known as May 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.
Shopping/Grocery Stores/Leisure
| Manitoba Liquor Marts | Monday, May 18: 10:00am – 6:00pm |
| Winnipeg Casinos | Monday, May 18: Open Regular Hours |
| Polo Park Shopping Centre | Monday, May 18: 11:00am – 6:00pm |
| St. Vital Shopping Centre | Monday, May 18: 11:00am – 6:00pm |
| Kildonan Place | Monday, May 18: 11:00am – 6:00pm |
| Grant Park Shopping Centre | Monday, May 18: 12:00pm – 5:00pm |
| Walmart | Monday, May 18: 9:00am – 6:00pm |
| Superstore | Monday, May 18: 9:00am – 6:00pm |
| Shoppers Drug Mart (Most Locations) | Monday, May 18: Open Regular Hours |
All civic offices are closed on Monday, May 18, 2015.
Recycling/Garbage Collection
Recycling, garbage, and yard waste will be collected as normally scheduled for those with Monday as a collection day.
To find your 2015 recycling, garbage, and yard waste collection days, and for more information on the Brady Road Resource Management Facility:
- visit winnipeg.ca/mywaste.
- 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.
Brady Road Resource Management Facility (Brady Road Landfill) hours of operation:
Saturday, May 16 – 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, May 17 – 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Monday, May 18 – 5:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Winnipeg Transit
On Monday, May 18, Winnipeg Transit will operate on a Sunday schedule.
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
All City of Winnipeg Leisure Centres will be closed on Victoria Day, Monday, May 18. Hours for City of Winnipeg Leisure Centres over the Victoria Day long week are as follows:
Fort Route Leisure Centre:
Saturday, May 16 – 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Sunday, May 17 – 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Monday, May 18 – Closed
Freight House Recreation Centre:
Saturday, May 16 – Closed
Sunday, May 17 – Closed
Monday, May 18 – Closed
Peguis Trail & Fitness Centre
Saturday, May 16 – 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Sunday, May 17 – 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Monday, May 18 – Closed
St. James Civic Centre
Saturday, May 16 – 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Sunday, May 17 – 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Monday, May 18 – Closed
For more information on Leisure Guide schedules, 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 indoor swimming pools will be closed on Monday, May 18 with the exception of Pan Am Pool and Fitness Complex and the Cindy Klassen Recreation and Fitness Complex.
On Monday, May 18, Pan Am Pool will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The Cindy Klassen Recreation Complex will be open from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Regular hours of operation will be in effect for all pools on Saturday, May 16 and Sunday, May 17.
For more information on City of Winnipeg swimming pools, visit City of Winnipeg – Recreation & Leisure Services, 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, May 18.
Please note: the Winnipeg Public Library will switch to summer hours after Victoria Day, May 18; weekend hours will change at all branches. Regular hours will resume after September 7 (Labour Day).
Online services, including downloadable eBooks, catalogue searching, and holds/renewals, are available anytime at City of Winnipeg – Winnipeg Public Libraries.
For more information on Winnipeg Public Library holiday hours please visit City of Winnipeg – Winnipeg Public Libraries, or contact 311, open 24 hours every day, by phone at 311 or by email at 311@winnipeg.ca.
Animal Services Agency
Hours of operation for the Animal Services Agency over the Victoria Day long weekend are as follows:
Friday, May 15 – Regular hours – 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 16 – Regular hours – noon to 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, May 17 – Regular hours – noon to 5:00 p.m.
Monday, May 18 – Closed
Tuesday, May 19 – 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 or contact 311, open 24 hours every day, by phone at 311 or by email at 311@winnipeg.ca. To report a lost or found dog, please call 311.
Cemeteries
Cemetery grounds at Brookside, St. Vital and Transcona Cemeteries will be open for visitation from 9:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. over the Victoria Day long weekend, including Monday, May 18.
Cemetery offices will be closed on Monday, May 18.
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 over the Victoria Day long weekend are as follows:
Friday, May 15 – Regular hours – 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 16 – Closed
Sunday, May 17 – Regular hours – Closed
Monday, May 18 – Closed
Tuesday, May 19 – 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.
