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Canada Day is once again a long weekend this year and there will be plenty to do throughout the city! Here’s some assistance planning out your activities. Nothing’s worse then heading somewhere and finding out it’s closed, so make sure to read the what’s open and what’s closed list carefully.
Looking for things to do on Canada Day? Read our Top Things to Do in Winnipeg on Canada Day 2017 article.
Shopping/Grocery Stores/Leisure
| Outlet Collection Winnipeg | Saturday, July 1: Closed |
| CF Polo Park | Saturday, July 1: Closed |
| St. Vital Centre | Saturday, July 1: Closed |
| Kildonan Place | Saturday, July 1: Closed |
| Grant Park Shopping Centre | Saturday, July 1: Closed |
| Walmart | Saturday, July 1: Closed |
| Superstore | Saturday, July 1: Closed |
| Manitoba Liquor Marts | Saturday, July 1: 10:00am – 6:00pm |
| Casinos of Winnipeg | Saturday, July 1: Open 24 Hours |
U.S. Shopping
| Columbia Mall (Grand Forks, ND) | Saturday, July 1: 10:00am – 9:00pm |
| West Acres Mall (Fargo, ND) | Saturday, July 1: 10:00am – 9:00pm |
| Mall of America (Bloomington, MN) | Saturday, July 1:: 10:00am – 9:30pm |
All civic offices are closed on Canada Day, Saturday, July 1, 2017.
All civic offices are closed on Monday, July 3, 2017 for Canada Day.
Recycling/Garbage/Yard Waste Collection
Recycling, garbage and yard waste will be collected as normally scheduled on the Canada Day long weekend for those with Monday as their collection day.
To find your 2017 recycling, garbage and yard waste collection days, and for more information on the Brady Road Resource Management Facility, Brady 4R Winnipeg Depot and Pacific 4R Winnipeg Depot:
- visit winnipeg.ca/waterandwaste
- download the My Waste app at winnipeg.ca/mywaste
- call 311 any time or email at 311@winnipeg.ca
Brady Road Resource Management Facility (Brady Road Landfill) hours of operation (commercial customers only)
| Saturday, July 1 | 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
| Sunday, July 2 | 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
| Monday, July 3 | 5:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. |
Brady 4R Winnipeg Depot hours of operation (residential customers only)
| Saturday, July 1 | 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
| Sunday, July 2 | 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
| Monday, July 3 | 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. |
Pacific 4R Winnipeg Depot hours of operation (residential customers only)
| Saturday, July 1 | closed |
| Sunday, July 2 | 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
| Monday, July 3 | 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
Winnipeg Transit
Saturday, July 1st, Winnipeg Transit will operate on a Sunday schedule.
Special Canada Day service includes:
- A FREE Canada Day Shuttle service linking The Forks and Osborne Village will be operating from noon until 12 a.m.
- Extra Route 11 Portage buses will be operating between The Forks and Assiniboine Park from noon until 11 p.m. Regular transit fares apply.
Canad Inn Canada Day Park & Ride Service:
- There will be several Park & Ride shuttles operating to and from Assiniboine Park throughout the day. For details visit Winnipeg Transit or contact 311.
Post-Fireworks departures:
- The Forks: buses will be available on Main Street between York Avenue and Graham Avenue.
- Assiniboine Park to Downtown: buses will be available at eastbound Portage Avenue at Overdale Street.
- Assiniboine Park to St. James/Assiniboia areas: buses will be available at westbound Portage Avenue at Overdale Street.
- Regular transit fares apply.
For route and schedule information, visit Winnipeg Transit or contact 311.
Leisure Centres
The Fort Rouge Leisure Centre and St. James Civic Centre will be closed on Saturday, July 1st and will be openon Monday, July 3rd.
All other Leisure Centres will be closed on Monday, July 3. Regular hours of operation resume on Tuesday, July 4.
For more information on Leisure Centres, visit City of Winnipeg – Leisure Centres or contact 311.
Swimming Pools
Indoor Pools
All City of Winnipeg indoor swimming pools will be closed on Saturday, July 1.
Outdoor Pools
Weather permitting, all City of Winnipeg outdoor pools, with the exception of Westdale and Happyland pools, will be open Saturday, July 1. Operating hours vary by pool. For more information on City of Winnipeg swimming pools visit City of Winnipeg – Outdoor Pools or contact 311.
Wading Pools
Weather permitting; the following 14 wading pools will be open on Saturday, July 1:
| Bronx Park | Cordova Park |
| Central Park | Dakota Park |
| Ducharme Park | Keenleyside Park |
| Machray Park | Pritchard Playground |
| Shaughnessy Park | McKittrick Park |
| Sturgeon Heights CC | Vimy Ridge Memorial Park |
| West Kildonan Memorial CC | Westdale |
The remaining locations will proceed to open on a staggered basis, beginning Sunday, July 2, according to operating schedules. Operating hours vary by wading pool; however, most are open from 11:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. For schedule information, please view the wading pool schedule available online at City of Winnipeg – Wading Pools or contact 311.
Spray Pads
Spray pads will be open on Saturday July 1 and include the following locations:
| Central Park | Fort Rouge Park |
| Lindenwood | Provencher Park |
| Jill Officer Park | Central Corydon – River Heights |
| St. Norbert | St. James Assiniboia Centennial Pool |
| Shaughnessy Park | Sturgeon Heights |
| Vimy Ridge Memorial | West Kildonan Memorial |
| Westdale | Waverley Heights |
| Gateway | Lindsey Wilson Park |
| Machray Park | Park City West |
Operating hours for spray pads are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. For more information, please view the spray pad schedule available online at City of Winnipeg – Spray Pads or contact 311.
Libraries
All Winnipeg Public Libraries will be closed on Saturday, July 1 and Monday, July 3. More information on Winnipeg Public Library hours and locations can be found here.
Online services, including downloadable eBooks, catalogue searching, and holds/renewals, are available anytime at City of Winnipeg – Winnipeg Public Libraries.
Animal Services Agency
Hours of operation for the Animal Services Agency during the Canada Day long weekend are as follows:
| Friday, June 30 | Regular hours – 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
| Saturday, July 1 | Closed |
| Sunday, July 2 | Regular hours – Noon to 5 p.m. |
| Monday, July 3 | Noon to 5 p.m. |
| Tuesday, July 4 | Regular hours – 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
For more information on the Animal Services Agency, including how to purchase or renew your pet license 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 8:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. during the Canada Day long weekend.
For more information on City cemeteries, visit City of Winnipeg – Cemeteries or contact 311.
Winnipeg Parking Authority
Hours of operation for the Winnipeg Parking Authority during the Canada Day long weekend are as follows:
| Friday, June 30 | Regular hours – 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
| Saturday, July 1 | Closed |
| Sunday, July 2 | Closed |
| Monday, July 3 | Closed |
| Tuesday, July 4 | Regular hours – 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
Reminder: on-street parking within the City of Winnipeg is free on Sundays and holidays including Canada Day.
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.
Golf Courses
Crescent Drive, Harbour View, John Blumberg, Kildonan Park and Windsor Park Golf Courses will be open every day during the Canada Day long weekend from dawn until dusk, 6:00 a.m. to sundown.
