Here’s a list of what’s open and closed this Thanksgiving Monday, October 12, 2020.
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 12: 11:00am – 6:00pm |
| CF Polo Park | Monday, October 12: 11:00am – 6:00pm |
| St. Vital Shopping Centre | Monday, October 12: 11:00am – 6:00pm |
| Kildonan Place | Monday, October 12: 11:00am – 6:00pm |
| Grant Park Shopping Centre | Monday, October 12: 12:00pm – 5:00pm |
| Garden City Shopping Centre | Monday, October 12: 11:00am – 6:00pm |
| Portage Place | Monday, October 12: CLOSED |
| Walmart | Monday, October 12: 9:00am – 6:00pm |
| Superstore | Monday, October 12: 9:00am – 6:00pm |
| Safeway/Sobeys | Monday, October 12: 9:00am – 6:00pm |
| Shoppers Drug Mart (Most Locations) | Monday, October 12: Open Regular Hours |
| Manitoba Liquor Marts (Most Locations) | Monday, October 12: 10:00am – 6:00pm |
| Casinos of Winnipeg | Monday, October 12: 10:00am – 11:00pm |
| Assiniboine Park Zoo | Monday, October 12: 9:00am – 5:00pm |
All civic offices are closed on Monday, October 12, 2020.
Recycling/garbage collection
Recycling, garbage, and yard waste will be collected as normally scheduled for those with Monday as their collection day.
| Brady Road Resource Management Facility (Brady Road Landfill) hours of operation (commercial customers only) | |
|---|---|
| Saturday, October 10 | 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
| Sunday, October 11 | 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
| Monday, October 12 | 5:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
| Brady 4R Winnipeg Depot hours of operation (residential customers only) | |
| Saturday, October 10 | 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
| Sunday, October 11 | 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
| Monday, October 12 | 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
| Pacific 4R Winnipeg Depot hours of operation (residential customers only) | |
| Saturday, October 10 | 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
| Sunday, October 11 | 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
| Monday, October 12 | Closed |
| Panet 4R Winnipeg Depot hours of operation (residential customers only) | |
| Saturday, October 10 | 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
| Sunday, October 11 | 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
| Monday, October 12 | Closed |
Winnipeg Transit
On Monday, October 12, Winnipeg Transit will operate on a Sunday schedule.
Recreation & Leisure
On Monday, October 12, the City’s recreation and leisure facilities, including indoor pools and fitness amenities, will be closed, with the exception of Pan Am Pool, Margaret Grant Pool, and the Cindy Klassen Recreation Complex.
| Pan Am Pool | |
|---|---|
| Monday, October 12 | 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. & noon to 2 p.m. |
| Margaret Grant Pool | |
|---|---|
| Monday, October 12 | 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. & 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. |
| Cindy Klassen Recreation Complex | |
|---|---|
| Monday, October 12 | 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. & 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. |
For more information, visit City of Winnipeg – Recreation & Leisure Services.
Libraries
All Winnipeg Public Libraries are closed on Monday, October 12. Online services, including downloadable eBooks, catalogue searching, and holds/renewals, are available anytime at City of Winnipeg – Winnipeg Public Libraries.
Animal Services Agency
The Animal Services Agency will be closed to members of the public on Monday, October 12. For more information, 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 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Monday, October 12. Residents are reminded to practice social distancing when visiting the grounds.
Golf courses
City golf courses will be open from sunrise to sunset on Monday, October 12. Visit City of Winnipeg – Golf Services for course information and how to book a tee time.
