Here’s a list of what’s open and closed this Thanksgiving Monday, October 9, 2017.
History of Thanksgiving:
The origins of Canadian Thanksgiving can be traced to the French settlers who came to New France with explorer Samuel de Champlain in the early 17th century, who also took to celebrating their successful harvests. The French settlers in the area typically had feasts at the end of the harvest season and continued throughout the winter season, even sharing their food with the indigenous peoples of the area. Champlain had also proposed for the creation of the Order of Good Cheer in 1606.
As many more settlers arrived in Canada, more celebrations of good harvest became common. New immigrants into the country, such as the Irish, Scottish and Germans, would also add their own traditions to the harvest celebrations. Most of the U.S. aspects of Thanksgiving (such as the turkey) were incorporated when United Empire Loyalists began to flee from the United States during the American Revolution and settled in Canada.
Shopping/Grocery Stores/Leisure
| Outlet Collection Winnipeg | Monday, October 9: 9:00am – 6:00pm |
| CF Polo Park | Monday, October 9: 11:00am – 6:00pm |
| St. Vital Shopping Centre | Monday, October 9: 11:00am – 6:00pm |
| Kildonan Place | Monday, October 9: 11:00am – 6:00pm |
| Grant Park Shopping Centre | Monday, October 9: 12:00pm – 5:00pm |
| Manitoba Liquor Marts (Most Locations) | Monday, October 9: 10:00am – 6:00pm |
| Winnipeg Casinos | Monday, October 9: Open Regular Hours |
| Walmart (24 Hour Locations) | Monday, October 9: 6:00am – 24HR |
| Walmart | Monday, October 9: 7:00am – 11:00pm |
| Superstore | Monday, October 9: 7:00am – 11:00pm |
| Shoppers Drug Mart (Most Locations) | Monday, October 9: Open Regular Hours |
All civic offices are closed on Monday, October 9, 2017.
Recycling/Garbage Collection
Recycling, garbage and yard waste will be collected as normally scheduled on the Thanksgiving Day holiday 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, October 7 | 9:00am to 5:00pm |
| Sunday, October 8 | 9:00am to 5:00pm |
| Monday, October 9 | 5:30:00am to 8:00pm |
Brady 4R Winnipeg Depot hours of operation (residential customers only)
| Saturday, October 7 | 9:00am to 5:00pm |
| Sunday, October 8 | 9:00am to 5:00pm |
| Monday, October 9 | 8:00am to 8:00pm |
Pacific 4R Winnipeg Depot hours of operation (residential customers only)
| Saturday, October 7 | 9:00am to 5:00pm |
| Sunday, October 8 | 9:00am to 5:00pm |
| Monday, October 9 | closed |
Winnipeg Transit
On Monday, October 9, 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 Leisure Centres will be closed on Monday, October 9.
Regular hours of operation for Leisure Centres are in effect for Saturday, October 7 and Sunday, October 8.
For Leisure Guide schedules, please see the Leisure Guide, or 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, October 9 with the exception of the Pan Am Pool and the Cindy Klassen Recreation Complex.
On Monday, October 9, the Pan Am Pool will be open from 10:00am to 2:00pm, and the Cindy Klassen Recreation Complex will be open from 2:00pm to 6:00pm
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, October 9.
Online services, including downloadable eBooks, streaming movies and music, catalogue searching, and holds/renewals – are available online anytime at Winnipeg Public Library.
Animal Services Agency
The Animal Services Agency will be closed on Monday, October 9.
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 8:00am until 9:00pm. over the Thanksgiving weekend, including Monday, October 9.
Cemetery offices will be closed on Monday, October 9.
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 Thanksgiving holiday are as follows:
| Friday, October 6 | Regular hours – 8:30:00am to 5:00pm |
| Saturday, October 7 | Closed (as per regular operating hours) |
| Sunday, October 8 | Closed (as per regular operating hours) |
| Monday, October 9 | Closed – Thanksgiving |
| Tuesday, October 10 | Regular hours – 8:30:00am to 5:00pm |
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
The Crescent Drive Golf Course will be closed for the season after October 2. All other City of Winnipeg golf courses will be open from sunrise to sunset on Monday, October 9.
Please visit City of Winnipeg – Golf Services for information on how to book tee times and course information.
