What’s open, what’s closed, what’s up in Winnipeg on Thanksgiving 2026
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Happy Thanksgiving weekend!
The Free Press is not publishing a print or e-edition on Monday, Oct. 12, but readers can visit our website for the latest news and information.
Here’s a round-up of hours of business for services and things to do on Thanksgiving Day.
GOVERNMENT SERVICES
Civic, provincial and federal offices are closed on Monday, Oct. 12.
There is no mail delivery. Canada Post offices are closed, but post offices operated by the private sector will be open according to the hours of service of the host business.
City cemetery grounds are open 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. The administration office at Brookside Cemetery will be closed.
Winnipeg Transit operates on a Sunday schedule on Oct. 12. Plan your specific route and see service alerts on the Winnipeg Transit site.
ADVANCE VOTING
The polling station at City Hall is closed on Monday, Oct. 12. More information on advance voting for the upcoming civic election.
RECYCLING AND TRASH
Recycling and garbage will be collected as usual.
The Brady Road landfill is open.
The 4R Winnipeg depot at the Brady landfill is open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Monday. The 4R depots on Panet Road and Pacific Avenue are closed.
RECREATION AND LEISURE
Winnipeg Public Library branches are closed on Oct. 12. From Oct. 11 to Oct. 17, branches will feature a display to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Winnie-the-Pooh. Find your great next read in our Books section.
All City of Winnipeg indoor arenas are closed.
All leisure centres are closed, except the Cindy Klassen Recreation Complex, which is open 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Margaret Grant Pool is open from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., and Pan Am Pool is open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. All other City of Winnipeg indoor pools will be closed.
Major movie theatres are open on Monday. Not sure what to see? Find news and reviews in our Movies section.
The Assiniboine Park Zoo is open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Leaf is open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. See what’s on. Boo at the Zoo is closed on Monday and Tuesday.
The Canadian Museum for Human Rights is closed. See current exhibits and events.
The Manitoba Children’s Museum is open 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Check out their featured events.
The Manitoba Museum is closed. See upcoming events at the museum and planetarium.
The Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Upcoming events.
The Winnipeg Art Gallery-Qaumajuq is closed. Current exhibitions.
FortWhyte Alive is open every day of the year except Christmas Day. Calendar of events.
The Crescent Drive, Kildonan Park, Windsor Park, Harbour View and John Blumberg golf courses are open, weather permitting.
SHOPPING
Most larger chain grocery stores are open, but you might want to call ahead to check the hours at your preferred shop.
CF Polo Park, Garden City Shopping Centre, Kildonan Place, Outlet Collection Winnipeg and St. Vital Centre are open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 12.
Grant Park Shopping Centre is open 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Portage Place is closed.
The Forks Market is open 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Liquor Mart stores in Winnipeg are open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., except for the True North Square location, which is closed. Check hours at your preferred store.
Beer vendors and private wine stores set their own hours for holidays, so call ahead.
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