What’s open, closed this long weekend
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This article was published 17/02/2023 (1113 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.
Monday is Louis Riel Day, and a chance to reflect on the legacy of who many call the father of Manitoba.
The long weekend also kicks off the annual Festival du Voyageur, which returns to fully in-person programming this year. It began Friday evening and runs until Feb. 26.
The Free Press is not publishing a print edition Monday, but will publish an e-edition that’s free to all subscribers. Readers can also visit winnipegfreepress.com for the latest news and information.
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The long weekend also kicks off the annual Festival du Voyageur.
RUTH BONNEVILLE / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS ENT/LOCAL - Festival du Voyageur Media kickoff Festival du Voyageur press conference prior to its opening. Natasha Turenne (14yrs) Julie Turenne, Gab-Riel Turenne and Martin Turenne (16yrs) L-R, , sit atop one of the snow sculpture lookouts on the Festival du Voyageur grounds Thursday. One of the Festival new attractions this year is their snow sculpture lookouts, offering stairs up to the top of select sculptures allowing people to get photos and better views of all the activities taking place on the festival grounds. The winter festival runs from Feb. 17-26. Feb 16th, 2023
Many businesses and government services change their hours over the long weekend. Here’s a selection:
COVID-19 TEST SITES
The Dakota Medical Centre will offer COVID-19 tests booked by appointment from 6-10 p.m. Monday.
The Minor Illness and Injury Clinic testing site on Corydon Avenue is closed on holidays.
The last provincially-run COVID-19 vaccine site at 1680 Notre Dame Ave. will remain open until Feb. 25.
SHOPPING
C.F. Polo Park, Outlet Collection mall, Garden City Shopping Centre, St. Vital Centre and Kildonan Place are open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday. Grant Park Shopping Centre is open noon to 5 p.m.
The Forks Market is open.
Most grocery stores, including Safeway, Sobeys, Superstore and Walmart, are open.
Manitoba Liquor Mart stores in Winnipeg operate from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. For details on exceptions and rural Liquor Mart hours, visit LiquorMarts.ca.
Beer vendors and private wine stores set their own hours for the holiday, so Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries Corp. suggests the best way to find out if the one near you will be open is to call.
ENTERTAINMENT
The Assiniboine Park Zoo is open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and features a unique set of activities for the day.
The Canadian Museum for Human Rights is closed Monday.
The Children’s Museum is 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The Manitoba Museum is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Winnipeg Art Gallery is open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., with special programming throughout the day, including a beading workshop and guided exhibition tours.
Movie theatres are open.
RECYCLING AND TRASH
Recycling and garbage will be collected as normally scheduled Monday.
The Brady Road landfill is open 5:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
LEISURE ACTIVITIES
Pan Am Pool is open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Margaret Grant Pool is open 1-5 p.m., and Cindy Klassen Recreational Complex is open 2-6 p.m. All other city-owned pools, arenas, fitness centres and leisure centres are closed Monday.
WINNIPEG TRANSIT
On Monday, buses will operate on a Sunday schedule.
For route and schedule details, visit Winnipeg Transit or contact 311.
LIBRARIES
All Winnipeg Public Library branches are closed Monday.
For detailed information on library hours, call 311 or visit the Winnipeg Public Library website.
CEMETERIES
Brookside, St. Vital and Transcona cemetery grounds are open 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Cemetery offices will be closed on the holiday.
For more information on city cemeteries, visit the municipal cemeteries branch online or contact 311.
GOVERNMENT SERVICES
Civic and provincial offices are closed Monday.
The Winnipeg Parking Authority is closed until Feb. 27.
The Winnipeg Animal Services Agency is closed Monday.
Mail delivery and collection continues as regularly scheduled Monday.