Canada Day long weekend operating hours for City of Winnipeg facilities and services

Released: June 28, 2017 at 3:06 p.m.

Winnipeg, MB - 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:

Brady Road Resource Management Facility (Brady Road Landfill) hours of operation (commercial customers only)

Saturday, July 19 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday, July 29 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Monday, July 35:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Brady 4R Winnipeg Depot hours of operation (residential customers only)

Saturday, July 19 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday, July 29 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Monday, July 38 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Pacific 4R Winnipeg Depot hours of operation (residential customers only)

Saturday, July 1closed
Sunday, July 29 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Monday, July 310 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 open on 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 ParkCordova Park
Central ParkDakota Park
Ducharme ParkKeenleyside Park
Machray ParkPritchard Playground
Shaughnessy ParkMcKittrick Park
Sturgeon Heights CCVimy Ridge Memorial Park
West Kildonan Memorial CCWestdale

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 ParkFort Rouge Park
LindenwoodProvencher Park
Jill Officer ParkCentral Corydon - River Heights
St. NorbertSt. James Assiniboia Centennial Pool
Shaughnessy ParkSturgeon Heights
Vimy Ridge MemorialWest Kildonan Memorial
WestdaleWaverley Heights
GatewayLindsey Wilson Park
Machray ParkPark 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 30Regular hours - 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday, July 1Closed
Sunday, July 2Regular hours - Noon to 5 p.m.
Monday, July 3Noon to 5 p.m.
Tuesday, July 4Regular 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 30Regular hours - 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday, July 1Closed
Sunday, July 2Closed
Monday, July 3Closed
Tuesday, July 4Regular 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.

Please visit City of Winnipeg - Golf Services for information on how to book a tee times and course information.

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