What’s open, closed this Victoria Day

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Monday marks Victoria Day, a symbol of Canada’s connection to the British monarchy that has existed for more than a century.

The Parliament of Canada created the statutory holiday in 1901 in recognition of Queen Victoria’s birthday. It is typically celebrated on the last Monday before May 25.

Victoria was born May 24, 1819, became queen in 1837 and served until her death on Jan. 22, 1901. She is one of the longest-reigning monarch’s in British history.

The Free Press is not publishing a print edition on 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.

Many businesses and government services change their hours on Victoria Day. Here’s a selection:

SHOPPING

CF Polo Park will be open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Garden City Shopping Centre will be open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Grant Park Shopping Centre will be open from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Kildonan Place will be open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Outlet Collection Winnipeg will be open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

St. Vital Centre will be open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The Forks Market is open from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m., and the Common is open 11 a.m. until 9 p.m.

Most grocery stores, including Safeway, Sobeys, Superstore and Walmart, are open 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., although some locations might vary.

Liquor Mart stores in Winnipeg will be open 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. The True North Square location will be closed. For details on other exceptions and rural Liquor Mart hours, go to http://wfp.to/0SL. Beer vendors and private wine stores set their own hours for the holiday, so Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries 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 regular hours, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The Canadian Museum for Human Rights is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The Children’s Museum is open 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.

RECYCLING AND TRASH

Recycling and garbage will be collected as normally scheduled for those with Monday as their collection day.

The Brady Road landfill is open from 5:30 a.m. to 8 p.m..

The Brady 4R Winnipeg Depot is open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

The Panet and Pacific 4R Winnipeg Depots are closed.

LEISURE ACTIVITIES

All leisure centres are closed Monday, except Pan Am Pool (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.), Margaret Grant (1 p.m. to 5 p.m.) and Cindy Klassen Recreation Complex (2 p.m. to 6 p.m.)

The Crescent Drive, Harbour View, John Blumberg, Kildonan Park and Windsor Park golf courses will be open for regular hours — from sunrise, to sunset.

WINNIPEG TRANSIT

Buses will operate on a Sunday schedule on Monday.

For route and schedule details, visit Winnipeg Transit or contact 311.

LIBRARIES

All Winnipeg Public Library branches are closed.

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 a.m. to 9 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, provincial and federal offices are closed.

The Winnipeg Parking Authority is closed.

The Winnipeg Animal Services Agency will be closed.

There is no mail delivery Monday. 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.

— staff