Special Events
The Forks
Canada Day at the Forks, presented by Rogers
Assiniboine Park
Splash Dash Water Bus Tours
The 2012 Water Bus season kicks off on Canada Day weekend. The water buses stop at each dock about every 15 minutes. The service operates throughout the summer on a regular schedule with service to The Corydon Avenue Village, Osborne Village, The Manitoba Legislative Building, The Forks, Norwood and The Exchange District. One way fare from any dock to any other dock is $3.50. Day passes are available for $15.00 per person.
Malls and Shopping Centres
Grant Park Shopping Centre
Sunday, July 1st - Select stores will be open.
Monday, July 2nd - Mall will be closed. Empire Theatres, Shoppers Drug Mart and Manitoba Liquor Mart will be open.
Polo Park
Sunday, July 1 - Open Noon - 6:00 PM
Monday, July 2 Closed - Canada Day (Observed)
Portage Place
Sunday, July 1 - Open Noon - 5:00 PM
Monday, July 2 - Closed - Canada Day (Observed)
St. Vital Shopping Centre
Sunday, July 1 - Open Noon - 6:00 PM
Monday, July 2 - Closed - Canada Day (Observed)
Kildonan Place
Sunday, July 1 - Open Noon - 6:00 PM
Monday, July 2 - Closed - Canada Day (Observed)
Businesses open on July 2
- Restaurants
- Pharmacies
- Laundromats
- Nurseries
- Gas stations
- Boat and motor rental and repair shops
- Summer resorts
- Tourism and recreational related facilities
Celebrations in Winnipeg - Parking Limitations
The Canada Day long weekend provides many opportunities to enjoy the outdoors with a variety of events taking place throughout the city.
Large crowds will take in Canada Day celebrations and activities at a variety of locations such as: The Forks, Osborne Street Festival, including festivities and fireworks at the Assiniboine Park.
In relations to the Forks, there will be limited vehicle parking. After 5:00 p.m., vehicle access to the Forks will be limited to Waterfront Drive. Access on Waterfront Drive will be closed sometime before 7:00 p.m. based on available parking at the Forks site. After the Fireworks display at midnight, the following street closures will occur to allow for pedestrians to leave the Forks area safely.
- Main Street from Mayfair Avenue to York Avenue
- Tache Avenue from the Provencher Bridge to Rue Despins
These closures will be in place for up to 1 hour.
As a result, motorists may be impacted by delays in traffic due to congestion and these road closures. Your patience and cooperation is appreciated.
It is our hope that all members of the public enjoy a relaxing and peaceful long weekend.
Civic Offices
All civic offices are closed on Monday, July 2, 2012.
Recycling/Garbage Collection Schedule
Single-family homes
There will be no recycling or garbage collection on Monday, July 2. Collection will resume on Tuesday, July 3 – Day 2 on the five-day cycle.
Multi-family apartments
Recycling and garbage collection will continue as normally scheduled.
Brady Road Landfill hours of operation
- Saturday, June 30 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Sunday, July 1 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Monday, July 2 5:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
The Recycling/Garbage Collection Calendar and more information on the Brady Road Landfill can be found at winnipeg.ca/waterandwaste/ or by calling 311.
Winnipeg Transit Holiday Service Schedule
Sunday, July 1
Winnipeg Transit will operate on a Sunday schedule.
There will be a FREE Canada Day Shuttle linking Downtown, The Forks and Osborne Village. The shuttle will operate from 12 Noon to Midnight.
The 11 Portage Extra Service operates between The Forks and Assiniboine Park from 12 Noon to 11:00 p.m. Regular transit fares apply.
Post-Fireworks Departures
- Leaving The Forks: buses depart from Main Street at York Avenue.
- Leaving Assiniboine Park to Downtown: buses will be available at eastbound Portage Avenue at Overdale Street
- Leaving Assiniboine Park to St. James - Assiniboia areas: buses available at westbound Portage Avenue at Overdale Street
Monday, July 2
Winnipeg Transit will operate on a Saturday schedule. For route and schedule information, visit winnipegtransit.com or call 311.
Libraries
All Winnipeg Public Libraries will be closed on Sunday, July 1 and Monday, July 2. Regular hours of operation for Winnipeg Public Libraries resume on Tuesday, July 3. Online services, including catalogue searches, requests/renewals, databases, and eBooks are available anytime at winnipeg.ca/library/
Leisure Centres
All Leisure Centres are closed on Sunday, July 1 and Monday, July 2 except the Fort Rouge Leisure Centre and St. James Civic Centre which will be open on Monday, July 2.
Regular hours of operation for Leisure Centres resume on Tuesday, July 3.
Please see the Leisure Guide, call 311 or visit http://www.winnipeg.ca/cms/recreation/facilities/leisurecentres/ for Leisure Centre schedules.
Swimming Pools
Indoor Pools
All City of Winnipeg indoor swimming pools will be closed on Sunday, July 1.
Outdoor Pools
All City of Winnipeg outdoor pools will be open Sunday, July 1. Operating hours vary by pool. For more information on City of Winnipeg swimming pools visit Winnipeg.ca/cms/recreation/default.stm or call 311.
Wading Pools
Weather permitting, the following 15 wading pools will be open on Sunday, July 1:
- 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
Operating hours vary by wading pool, however most are open 11:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The regular season schedule is in effect July 2. For schedule information, please view the wading pool schedule available online at Winnipeg.ca/cms/recreation/default.stm or call 311.
Spray Pads
Spray pads will be open on Sunday, July 1 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
Operating hours vary by spray pad, however most are open 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. For schedule information, please view the spray pad schedule available online at Winnipeg.ca/cms/recreation/default.stm or call 311.
Animal Services Agency
The Animal Services Agency will be closed on Sunday, July 1 and open on Monday, July 2 from 12 noon to 5:00 p.m. Regular hours operation for Animal Services resume on Tuesday, July 3.
For more information on the City of Winnipeg Animal Services Agency, including how to purchase or renew your dog license online and a list of dogs available for adoption, visit Winnipeg.ca/animalservices
Cemeteries
Cemetery grounds at Brookside, St. Vital and Transcona Cemeteries will be open for visitation from dawn to dusk over the holiday weekend including Sunday, July 1 and Monday, July 2.
For more information on City cemeteries, visit Winnipeg.ca/ppd/cemeteries.stm or call 311.
Golf Courses
All City of Winnipeg golf courses will be open over the holiday weekend including Sunday, July 1 and Monday, July 2.
For reservations, please visit: Winnipeg.ca/ppd/golf_reservations.stm or call 311.
Weekend Safety Tips from the RCMP
With the July long weekend upon us, many will be eager to “hit the road” and head out of town to the cottage, or to visit family and friends.
Basic safety rules can make a huge difference to keep everyone safe this weekend:
- Keep your eyes on the road – a split second distractions can be devastating
- Cellular phone calls/text/BBMs can wait until you can safely pull over or until you get to your destination – no calls or message is more important than your safety or those on board your vehicle
- Wear your seatbelt – they do save lives
- Do not exceed the speed limit – speed continues to be the leading cause in crashes
- Intersections – the risk of collisions at intersection increases, pay close attention when crossing an intersection.
- Don’t drink and drive – plan ahead for a ride if you intend on consuming alcohol
- The RCMP will be out, doing extra patrols over the long weekend. The RCMP cannot do it alone. We ALL need to do our part. Don’t take chances with your life.
