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What’s Open & Closed in Winnipeg on Terry Fox Day – Monday, August 4, 2025

Terry Fox Day, observed on the first Monday in August, has been officially recognized in Manitoba since 2015 — even though it’s not a statutory provincial holiday. Here’s an updated guide to what’s open and closed across Winnipeg for August 4, 2025.

🏛 Government, Mail & Civic Services

  • City, provincial, and federal offices will be closed.
  • Canada Post will not deliver mail, and post offices are closed, though some in‑store counters inside retail stores might be open.

🚍 Transit & Waste Collection

  • Winnipeg Transit will run on a Sunday schedule.
  • Garbage and recycling pickup will take place as usual for Monday routes.

🚮 Landfill & Depot Hours

  • Brady Road Landfill: 5:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
  • Brady 4R depot: 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
  • Pacific and Panet depots: Closed.

📚 Libraries, Pools & Recreation

  • Winnipeg Public Library branches are closed on Sunday and Monday, though online services remain available.
  • Outdoor pools, wading pools, and spray pads are open (weather permitting). All indoor pools, arenas, and leisure centres are closed.
  • Animal Services Agency is closed, but pet licensing can still be renewed online.

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🏛 Attractions & Culture

  • Assiniboine Park Zoo / The Leaf: open 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
  • Manitoba Children’s Museum: open 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
  • Manitoba Museum: open 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
  • Royal Aviation Museum: open 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
  • Winnipeg Art Gallery – Qaumajuq: open 11 a.m.–5 p.m.
  • Canadian Museum for Human Rights: closed
  • FortWhyte Alive: open daily
  • City golf courses (Kildonan Park, Windsor Park, Canoe Club, Crescent Drive): open, weather permitting.

🛍️ Shopping & Retail Hours

🛍 Major Malls

  • CF Polo Park: 10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
  • Outlet Collection Winnipeg: 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
  • Garden City, Kildonan Place & St. Vital: 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
  • Grant Park Shopping Centre: 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
  • Portage Place Mall: Closed all day

🛒 Grocery & Big‑Box Stores

  • Costco: 9:00 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.
  • Walmart: Around 6:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.
  • Superstore: Around 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
  • Sobeys & Safeway: Most locations 7:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
  • Home Depot & Lowe’s/Rona: 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
  • IKEA: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Liquor Marts
Most Liquor Marts are open 11 a.m.–6 p.m., except True North Square, which will be closed.

The Forks Market
Building open 7 a.m.–10 p.m. (vendor hours may vary).

🎭 Events & Community Highlights

  • Folklorama pavilions will be open on Monday, August 4.
  • Local Terry Fox Day runs, fundraisers, and community gatherings are encouraged to honour Terry Fox’s legacy.

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