Here’s a list of what’s open and closed this Thanksgiving Monday, October 11, 2021.
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 11: 11:00am – 6:00pm |
| CF Polo Park | Monday, October 11: 11:00am – 6:00pm |
| St. Vital Shopping Centre | Monday, October 11: 11:00am – 6:00pm |
| Kildonan Place | Monday, October 11: 11:00am – 6:00pm |
| Grant Park Shopping Centre | Monday, October 11: 12:00pm – 5:00pm |
| Garden City Shopping Centre | Monday, October 11: 11:00am – 6:00pm |
| Portage Place | Monday, October 11: CLOSED |
| Walmart | Monday, October 11: 6:00am – 11:00pm |
| Superstore | Monday, October 11: 9:00am – 6:00pm |
| Safeway/Sobeys | Monday, October 11: 7:00am – 11:00pm |
| Shoppers Drug Mart (Most Locations) | Monday, October 11: Open Regular Hours |
| Manitoba Liquor Marts (Most Locations) | Monday, October 11: 11:00am – 6:00pm |
| Casinos of Winnipeg | Monday, October 11: 10:00am – 3:00am |
All civic offices are closed on Monday, October 11, 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 9 | 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
| Sunday, October 10 | 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
| Monday, October 11 | 5:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
| Brady 4R Winnipeg Depot hours of operation (residential customers only) | |
| Saturday, October 9 | 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
| Sunday, October 10 | 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
| Monday, October 11 | 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
| Pacific 4R Winnipeg Depot hours of operation (residential customers only) | |
| Saturday, October 9 | 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
| Sunday, October 10 | 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
| Monday, October 11 | Closed |
| Panet 4R Winnipeg Depot hours of operation (residential customers only) | |
| Saturday, October 9 | 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
| Sunday, October 10 | 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
| Monday, October 11 | Closed |
Winnipeg Transit
On Monday, October 11, Winnipeg Transit will operate on a Sunday schedule.
Recreation & Leisure
On Monday, October 11, 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 11 | 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. & noon to 2 p.m. |
| Margaret Grant Pool | |
|---|---|
| Monday, October 11 | 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. & 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. |
| Cindy Klassen Recreation Complex | |
|---|---|
| Monday, October 11 | 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 11. 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 11. 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 11. 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 11. Visit City of Winnipeg – Golf Services for course information and how to book a tee time.
