What’s Opened and Closed on Canada Day in Winnipeg 2024

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Hey there, Winnipeggers! Canada Day is just around the corner, and it’s time to plan your celebrations. Whether you’re looking for shopping deals, city services, or family-friendly attractions, we’ve got the lowdown on what’s open and closed in Winnipeg on July 1, 2024.

Attractions

● Canadian Museum for Human Rights: Open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with free admission.

● Manitoba Museum: Open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

● Winnipeg Art Gallery-Qaumajuq: Closed.

● Assiniboine Park Zoo: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

● The Leaf: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Shopping Malls

Closed:

● Grant Park Shopping Centre

● Garden City Shopping Centre

● St. Vital Centre

● Portage Place

Open:

● CF Polo Park: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

● Outlet Collection Winnipeg: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

● Kildonan Place: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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Liquor Marts

All Winnipeg Liquor Marts will be open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Canada Day, except for the True North Square location, which will be closed.

Grocery Stores

Closed:

● Costco

Open:

● Walmart: 7:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.

● Superstore: 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

● Safeway/Sobeys: 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.

City of Winnipeg Services

Closed:

● All civic offices

● Winnipeg public libraries

● Indoor pools and fitness centres

● Animal Services Agency

Open:

● Recycling and garbage collection (normal schedule)

● Winnipeg Transit (holiday service schedule)

● Brady 4R Winnipeg Depot (8 a.m. to 8 p.m.)

● Brady Road Landfill (5:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.)

● Outdoor pools and spray pads (except St. Vital Outdoor Pool)

● Available buses for the Canada Day Event at Princess Auto Stadium

● Free shuttle bus between The Forks and Assiniboine Park

Please note: This blog post is for informational purposes only. Winnipeg for Free is not associated with MTEC in any manner. Confirm program details and availability directly with MTEC. 

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