What's Open and Closed in Winnipeg Christmas Day and Boxing Day 2024

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What's Open and Closed in Winnipeg on Christmas Day and Boxing Day 2024

The holiday season is upon us, and it's time to plan your activities around Christmas Day and Boxing Day in Winnipeg. Whether you're looking to shop, visit a museum, or just enjoy some leisure time, here's a handy guide to what's open and closed during these festive days.

Civic Services

  • Christmas Day (December 25, 2024): All City of Winnipeg civic offices will be closed.
  • Boxing Day (December 26, 2024): Civic offices will remain closed on Boxing Day as well.
  • Garbage/Recycling Collection: No collection services will be available on either Christmas Day or Boxing Day.

Public Transportation

  • Christmas Day: Winnipeg Transit will operate on a Sunday schedule.
  • Boxing Day: Winnipeg Transit will continue to operate on a Sunday schedule.

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What's Open and Closed in Winnipeg on Christmas Day and Boxing Day 2024

The holiday season is upon us, and it's time to plan your activities around Christmas Day and Boxing Day in Winnipeg. Whether you're looking to shop, visit a museum, or just enjoy some leisure time, here's a handy guide to what's open and closed during these festive days.

Civic Services

  • Christmas Day & Boxing Day: All City of Winnipeg civic offices will be closed.
  • Garbage/Recycling Collection: No collection services will be available on either Christmas Day or Boxing Day.

Public Transportation

  • Christmas Day & Boxing Day: Transit will operate on a Sunday schedule.

Libraries

  • Christmas Day & Boxing Day: All Winnipeg Public Libraries will be closed.

Recreation and Leisure

  • Christmas Day & Boxing Day: Indoor pools, fitness, and leisure centres will be closed.

Shopping Malls

  • Christmas Day: All major shopping centres, including Kildonan Place, Grant Park, Outlet Collection Winnipeg, St. Vital Centre, and Polo Park, will be closed.
  • Boxing Day: Most shopping centres will reopen with extended hours:
    • Kildonan Place: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
    • Grant Park: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
    • Outlet Collection Winnipeg: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
    • St. Vital Centre: 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM
    • Polo Park: 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM
    • Garden City Shopping Centre: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Grocery Stores and Retailers

  • Christmas Day: Most grocery stores and retailers, including Costco and Manitoba Liquor Marts, will be closed.
  • Boxing Day:
    • Costco: 9:00 AM – 8:30 PM
    • Home Depot: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
    • IKEA: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
    • Manitoba Liquor Marts: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
    • Rona: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
    • Safeway/Sobeys: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
    • Save-on-Foods: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
    • Superstore: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
    • Walmart: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Attractions

  • Christmas Day:
    • Assiniboine Park Zoo: Closed
    • Canadian Museum for Human Rights: Closed
    • The Forks: Open, but hours vary by tenant
    • The Leaf Biomes: Closed
    • Manitoba Museum: Closed
    • Winnipeg Art Gallery: Closed
  • Boxing Day:
    • Assiniboine Park Zoo: Regular Hours
    • Canadian Museum for Human Rights: Closed
    • The Forks: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
    • The Leaf Biomes: 9:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    • Manitoba Museum: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    • Winnipeg Art Gallery: 11 AM – 5 PM

 

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