What's Open and Closed in Winnipeg on Louis Riel Day 2025

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What's Open and Closed in Winnipeg on Louis Riel Day 2025

Hey there, Winnipeg! As Louis Riel Day 2025 rolls around on February 17, you might be wondering what's open and what's closed. Let me give you the lowdown so you can plan your day off.

Animal Servies Agency The Animal Services Agency will be closed on Monday, February 17.

Arenas All city-owned arenas will be closed on Monday, February 17.

Attractions

  • Assiniboine Park Zoo: Open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Canadian Museum for Human Rights: Closed
  • Manitoba Museum: Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Snow Maze at A Maze in Corn: Open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Winnipeg Art Gallery: Open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Cemeteries Brookside, Transcona, and St. Vital cemeteries will be open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Monday, February 17. The administration office at Brookside Cemetery will be closed for the holiday.

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Animal Services Agency The Animal Services Agency will be closed on Monday, February 17.

Arenas All city-owned arenas will be closed on Monday, February 17.

Attractions

  • Assiniboine Park Zoo: Open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Canadian Museum for Human Rights: Closed
  • Manitoba Museum: Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Snow Maze at A Maze in Corn: Open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Tickets available online)
  • Winnipeg Art Gallery: Open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Cemeteries Brookside, Transcona, and St. Vital cemeteries will be open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Monday, February 17. The administration office at Brookside Cemetery will be closed for the holiday.

City Services

  • All civic offices will be closed on Monday, February 17.
  • Recycling and garbage collection will proceed as normally scheduled for those with Monday as their collection day.

Fitness & Leisure Centres

  • Cindy Klassen Recreation Complex: Open 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Pan Am Pool: Open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  • All other Fitness and Leisure Centres will be closed on Monday, February 17.

Indoor Pools

  • Cindy Klassen Recreation Complex: Open 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Margaret Grant Pool: Open 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Pan Am Pool: Open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  • All other indoor pools will be closed on Monday, February 17.

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Landfills & 4R Winnipeg Depots

  • Brady 4R Winnipeg Depot (residential customers only): 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Brady Road Landfill (commercial customers only): 5:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Pacific 4R Winnipeg Depot: Closed
  • Panet 4R Winnipeg Depot: Closed

Libraries All Winnipeg Public Libraries will be closed on Monday, February 17.

Liquor Marts Liquor Marts in Winnipeg and Brandon will be open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Monday, February 17, with the exception of True North Square, which will be closed. Customers are advised to check liquormarts.ca/hours for specific location details.

Shopping Centres and Grocery Stores

  • Garden City Shopping Centre: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Grant Park: 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Kildonan Place: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Outlet Collection Winnipeg: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Polo Park: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • St. Vital Centre: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Superstore: Hours not available at this moment, but last year it was open from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
  • Walmart: 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Winnipeg Transit On Monday, February 17, Winnipeg Transit will operate on a Sunday schedule.

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