Remembrance Day will give most Winnipeggers a long weekend this year. Here’s a list of what’s open and closed on Monday, November 11, 2024 in observance of Remembrance Day.
As per Manitoba’s Remembrance Day Act, retail businesses are prohibited to operate between 9:00am and 1:00pm on Remembrance Day.
The prohibition does not apply to a retail business if the only goods or services sold between 9:00am and 1:00pm are:
- goods or services in the form of or in connection with living accommodation or prepared meals and sale or offering for sale of those goods or services is the principal business of the person;
- professional health services;
- veterinary services;
- drugs, medicines, surgical appliances or infant formula;
- gasoline, motor oil or related products; or
- parts and services for the purpose of emergency repairs to a vehicle.
In summary, most retail stores will open at 1:00pm on Monday.
Shopping Malls
| Outlet Collection Winnipeg | Monday, November 11: 1:00pm – 9:00pm |
| CF Polo Park Shopping Centre | Monday, November 11: 1:00pm – 9:00pm |
| St. Vital Shopping Centre | Monday, November 11: 1:00pm – 9:00pm |
| Kildonan Place | Monday, November 11: 1:00pm – 8:00pm |
| Grant Park Shopping Centre | Monday, November 11: 1:00pm – 6:00pm |
| Garden City Shopping Centre | Monday, November 11: 1:00pm – 9:00pm |
Grocery Stores & Retailers
| Costco | Monday, November 11: 1:00pm – 8:30pm |
| Manitoba Liquor Marts | Monday, November 11: 1:00pm – Regular Close Hours |
| Walmart | Monday, November 11: 1:00pm – 10:00pm |
| Superstore | Monday, November 11: 1:00pm – 10:00pm |
| Safeway/Sobeys | Monday, November 11: 1:00pm – 10:00pm |
| Home Depot | Monday, November 11: 1:00pm – 9:00pm |
| Rona | Monday, November 11: 1:00pm – 9:00pm |
| IKEA | Monday, November 11: 1:00pm – 8:00pm |
All civic offices are closed on Monday, November 11.
Recycling, Garbage, and Yard Waste Collection
Recycling and garbage will not be collected on Remembrance Day.
If your collection day falls on or after the holiday, put your carts out one day later for that week only. Find your collection day at winnipeg.ca/collectionday, download the Recyclepedia app, or contact 311.
Brady Road Resource Management Facility (Brady Road Landfill) hours of operation (commercial customers only):
| Date | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday, November 11 | Closed |
Brady 4R Winnipeg Depot hours of operation (residential customers only):
| Date | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday, November 11 | Closed |
Pacific 4R Winnipeg Depot hours of operation (residential customers only):
| Date | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday, November 11 | Closed |
Panet 4R Winnipeg Depot hours of operation (residential customers only):
| Date | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday, November 11 | Closed |
Winnipeg Transit
On Monday, November 11, Winnipeg Transit will operate on a Sunday schedule.
To honour the men and women who have sacrificed for our country, Winnipeg Transit (including Transit Plus) will offer free transit service to armed forces veterans, current serving personnel, including cadets and reservists, and one companion, annually on Remembrance Day.
Those who wish to use this free service may do so by wearing a military uniform, or by presenting a military identification or CF1 card at the time of boarding. When displaying one of the above, the individual should also identify their companion to the operator.
Winnipeg Transit will also be observing a moment of silence in honour of Remembrance Day. At 11:00am, Transit operators will pull over and stop their buses at safe locations to recognize one minute of silence.
Libraries
All Winnipeg Public Libraries will be closed on Monday, November 11.
For more information on branch locations and hours, see:Â Library Locations and Hours.
Online services, including downloadable eBooks, catalogue searching, and holds/renewals, are available anytime at Winnipeg Public Libraries.
Recreation & Leisure
Indoor Pools and Fitness & Leisure Centres
Select facilities will have reduced public hours on Monday, November 11. All other indoor recreation facilities will be closed on Monday, November 11.
- Cindy Klassen Recreation Complex – open 2:00pm – 6:00pm
- Margaret Grant Pool – open 1:00pm – 5:00pm
- Pan Am Pool – open 1:00pm – 5:00pm
For more information, visit Recreation & Leisure.
Animal Services
The Animal Services Agency will be closed on Monday, November 11.
For more information, including how to purchase or renew your pet license online and to view dogs available for adoption, visit Animal Services.
Cemeteries
Brookside, Transcona, and St. Vital cemeteries will remain open from 8:00am to 4:30pm; however, the Administration Office at Brookside Cemetery will be closed on Monday, November 11.
For more information, visit Cemeteries.
