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What’s Open and Closed in Winnipeg on Canada Day 2025

Canada Day is happening on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, and if you’re thinking about hitting the shops, checking out a museum, or cooling off at a pool, it’s good to know what’s actually open. A lot of places are running on holiday hours—or closing completely—so here’s a handy roundup to help plan the day.

🏬 Shopping Centres & Retail

Closed:

  • St. Vital Centre
  • Grant Park Shopping Centre

Open (11 a.m. – 6 p.m.):

  • CF Polo Park
  • Outlet Collection Winnipeg
  • Kildonan Place
  • Garden City Shopping Centre

If you're heading to a specific store, it's worth double-checking in case hours vary.

🛒 Grocery Stores & Big-Box Retailers

Closed: Costco

Open (with adjusted hours):

  • Liquor Marts: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
  • Walmart: 7 a.m. – 10 p.m.
  • Superstore: 7 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Safeway/Sobeys: 8 a.m. – 9 p.m.
  • Home Depot: 7 a.m. – 9 p.m.
  • Rona: 7 a.m. – 8 p.m.
  • IKEA: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

🏛️ Government Offices & Mail

Closed:

  • Civic, provincial, and federal offices
  • Canada Post (no mail delivery)

Open: Some postal counters in stores may be open. City cemeteries open 8 a.m. – 9 p.m. (offices closed).

🚍 Transit & Libraries

  • Winnipeg Transit: Sunday schedule
  • Public Libraries: Closed

🌊 Pools, Spray Pads, and Wading Pools

  • Indoor Pools: Closed
  • Outdoor Pools & Spray Pads: Open (weather permitting)
  • Wading Pools: Only Central Park, Dakota Park, McKittrick Park, and St. John's Park open

🎨 Museums & Attractions – Holiday Hours

  • Assiniboine Park Zoo: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • The Leaf at Assiniboine Park: 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.
  • Gather Craft Kitchen & Bar: 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.
  • Canadian Museum for Human Rights: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. (Free admission!)
  • Manitoba Children’s Museum: 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
  • Manitoba Museum: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
  • Winnipeg Art Gallery–Qaumajuq: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • FortWhyte Alive: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

🌳 Parks, Events & Fireworks

  • Assiniboine Park: Events from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. (no fireworks)
  • The Forks: Activities from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.; fireworks after sunset
  • Other events: Sage Creek, Tyndall Park, Princess Auto Stadium, Assiniboia Downs

✅ Helpful Tips

  • Arrive early to outdoor attractions and splash pads—they fill up fast.
  • Take advantage of free or extended museum hours.
  • Plan your errands early—many stores close early for the holiday.

Whether it’s exploring the zoo, dancing at The Forks, or just chilling in the park, there’s something for everyone. Happy Canada Day, Winnipeg! 🇨🇦

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