Special Events and Festivals
Folklorama Kickoff - Winnipeg
Folklorama starts on Sunday, August 4. Expect to taste delicious ethnic dishes and exotic beverages, meet friendly volunteers dressed in their traditional ethnic attire, learn about cultures and countries from around the world, and experience dynamic shows that feature world class entertainment.
Visit http://folklorama.ca/ for more information.
The Icelandic Festival of Manitoba - Gimli
Islendingadagurinn celebrates its 124th year with more of the same great Icelandic fun. With rides, a parade, an art show, a golf tournament, beach events, and much more, this is a must-see on your trip to the cottage this weekend!
Visit http://icelandicfestival.com/ for more information.
Canada's National Ukrainian Festival - Dauphin
Great food, dancing, camping, and lots of fun! This year's event has Ruslana, one of the Ukraine's biggest stars. A full weekend of excitement!
Visit http://www.cnuf.ca/ for more information.
Shopping Malls
Portage Place
Open 12pm to 5pm on Monday, August 5rd
Polo Park
Open 12pm to 6pm on Monday, August 5rd
St. Vital Shopping Centre
Open 12pm to 6pm on Monday, August 5rd
City of Winnipeg Offices
All Civic Offices are closed on Monday, August 5, 2013.
Garbage/Recycling Collection
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Single-family Homes
There will be no recycling or garbage collection on Monday, August 5, 2013. Collection will resume on Tuesday, August 6, 2013. -
Multi-family Apartments
Recycling and garbage collection will continue as normally scheduled.
Hours of operation for the Brady Road Landfill during the holiday weekend:
Saturday, August 3 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, August 4 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Monday, August 5 5:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
The Recycling/Garbage Collection Calendar and information on the Brady Road Landfill is at the back of the MTS White Pages Phone Book, and at: http://winnipeg.ca/waterandwaste
Winnipeg Transit
Monday, August 5, 2013, Winnipeg Transit will operate on a Sunday schedule.
For more information, call Winnipeg Transit at 311, or visit www.winnipegtransit.com
Municipal Cemeteries
The grounds of the three City-owned cemeteries - Brookside Cemetery, St. Vital Cemetery and Transcona Cemetery - are open for visitation throughout the long weekend, from dawn to dusk.
Libraries
All libraries are closed on Monday, August 5.
Assiniboine Park Zoo
Open from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. daily.
Assiniboine Park Conservatory
Open 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, August 1, 2009.
Open 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 2, and Monday, August 3.
Spray Pads
Spray pads will be open on Monday, August 5 and include the following locations:
- Fort Rouge Park
- Lindenwoods Community Centre
- Provencher Park
- River Heights Community Centre
- St. Norbert Community Centre
- Shaughnessy Park
- Central Park
- Vimy Ridge Park
- River East
- Transcona
- Westdale
- St. James Assiniboia Centennial Pool
Spray pad operating hours have been extended to 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. until further notice.
Swimming Pools
All City of Winnipeg indoor swimming pools will be closed on Monday, August 5.
All City of Winnipeg outdoor pools will be open Monday, August 5. Operating hours vary by pool.
Wading Pools
Weather permitting, the following 16 wading pools will be open on Monday, August 5:
- Amherst Park
- Harrow Park
- Dakota Park
- Bronx Park
- JH Bruns Park
- Central Park
- Keenleyside Park
- McKittrick Park
- Norquay Community Centre
- Shaughnessy Park
- Pascoe Park
- Vimy Ridge Park
- John Steele Park
- Pirates Park
- Pritchard Park
Leisure Centres
All Leisure Centres are closed on Monday, August 5, 2013. Regular hours are in effect on Saturday, August 3, and Sunday, August 4, 2013.
For further information, please call 311, or see the Leisure Centre schedules in the Leisure Guide on-line, at www.winnipeg.ca
Animal Services Agency
The Animal Services Agency is closed, Monday, August 5, 2013. Animal Services will be open for normal weekend operating hours (12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.) on Saturday, August 3, and Sunday, August 4, 2013.
