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 23: 10:00am – 6:00pm |
Winnipeg Casinos | Monday, May 23: Open Regular Hours |
Polo Park Shopping Centre | Monday, May 23: 11:00am – 6:00pm |
St. Vital Shopping Centre | Monday, May 23: 11:00am – 6:00pm |
Kildonan Place | Monday, May 23: 11:00am – 6:00pm |
Grant Park Shopping Centre | Monday, May 23: 12:00pm – 5:00pm |
Walmart | Monday, May 23: 9:00am – 6:00pm |
Superstore | Monday, May 23: 9:00am – 6:00pm |
Shoppers Drug Mart (Most Locations) | Monday, May 23: Open Regular Hours |
U.S. Shopping
Columbia Mall (Grand Forks, ND) | Saturday, May 21: 10:00am – 9:00pm |
Sunday, May 22: 12:00pm – 6:00pm | |
Monday, May 23: 10:00am – 9:00pm | |
West Acres Mall (Fargo, ND) | Saturday, May 21: 10:00am – 9:00pm |
Sunday, May 22: 12:00pm – 6:00pm | |
Monday, May 23: 10:00am – 9:00pm | |
Mall of America (Bloomington, MN) | Saturday, May 21: 10:00am – 9:30pm |
Sunday, May 22: 11:00am – 7:00pm | |
Monday, May 23: 10:00am – 9:30pm |
All civic offices are closed on Monday, May 23, 2016.
Recycling/Garbage Collection
Recycling, garbage and yard waste will be collected as normally scheduled on the Victoria Day holiday for those with Monday as their collection day.
To find your 2016 recycling, garbage and yard waste collection days, and for more information on the Brady Road Resource Management Facility and Brady 4R Winnipeg Depot:
- visit winnipeg.ca/waterandwaste
- download the My Waste app at winnipeg.ca/mywaste
- call 311 any time or email 311@winnipeg.ca
Brady Road Resource Management Facility (Brady Road Landfill) hours of operation (commercial customers only)
- Saturday, May 21 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Sunday, May 22 – 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Monday, May 23 – 5:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
The Brady 4R Winnipeg Depot is open every day from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (residential customers only)
Winnipeg Transit
On Monday, May 23, Winnipeg Transit will operate on a Sunday schedule. For route and schedule information, visit Winnipeg Transit or contact 311.
Leisure Centres
All Leisure Centres are closed on Monday, May 23.
Regular hours of operation are in effect for Saturday, May 21 and Sunday, May 22.
For more information on Leisure Centres, visit City of Winnipeg – Leisure Centres, or contact 311.
Swimming Pools
All City of Winnipeg swimming pools will be closed on Monday, May 23, except the Pan Am Pool and the Cindy Klassen Recreation Complex.
On Monday, May 23, the 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 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Regular hours of operation are in effect for all pools on Saturday, May 21 and Sunday, May 22.
For more information on City of Winnipeg swimming pools, visit City of Winnipeg – Indoor Pools, or contact311.
Libraries
All Winnipeg Public Library branches will be closed on Monday, May 23.
Please note: Winnipeg Public Library will switch to summer hours after Victoria Day, May 23; weekend hours will change at all branches. Regular hours will resume after September 5 (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 hours, please visit City of Winnipeg – Winnipeg Public Libraries
Animal Services Agency
The Animal Services Agency will be closed on Monday, May 23.
Regular hours of operation are in effect on Saturday, May 21 and Sunday, May 22.
For more information on the Animal Services Agency, including how to purchase or renew your pet licence online and to view dogs available for adoption, visit City of Winnipeg – Animal Services.
Cemeteries
Cemetery grounds at Brookside, St. Vital and Transcona Cemeteries will be open for visitation from 7:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. over the Victoria Day long weekend, including Monday, May 23.
Cemetery offices will be closed on Monday, May 23.
For more information on City cemeteries, visit City of Winnipeg – Cemeteries or contact 311.
Winnipeg Parking Authority
The Winnipeg Parking Authority office will be closed Friday, May 20 beginning at 1:00 p.m. to accommodate staff moving following a recent renovation. The Parking Authority office will be closed for the long weekend on Monday, May 23, and will reopen on Tuesday, May 24 at 8:30 a.m.
Following the move, Winnipeg Parking Authority office hours will be Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
For more information on the Winnipeg Parking Authority, including hours and information on to pay a parking ticket online or by phone, please visit The Parking Store or contact 311.
Golf Courses
Crescent Drive, Harbour View, John Blumberg, Kildonan Park and Windsor Park Golf Courses will be on the Victoria Day long weekend, including Monday from 5:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Please visit City of Winnipeg – Golf Services for information on how to book a tee times and for course information.