What’s open, what’s closed, what’s up in Winnipeg on Terry Fox Day By: Free Press staff Posted: 12:30 PM CDT Friday, Jul. 31, 2026 Last Modified: 3:03 PM CDT Friday, Jul. 31, 2026 Updates

The first Monday in August marks Terry Fox Day in Manitoba, honouring the legendary Canadian who was born in Winnipeg in 1958.

When Fox was 18, cancer claimed one of his legs and he wore a prosthetic.

Moved by the suffering of children he met while undergoing cancer treatment — and inspired by a one-legged runner in the New York marathon — Fox decided to run across Canada to raise money and awareness.

Beginning in St. John’s, Nfld., in 1980, Fox ran 5,373 kilometres across six provinces. He was forced to stop Sept. 1 of that year in Thunder Bay after the cancer returned and spread to his lungs. He died 10 months later on June 28, 1981, at 22 years old.

The Free Press is not publishing a print or e-edition on Monday, 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 Terry Fox Day.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Folklorama kicks off this long weekend, starting Sunday, Aug. 2 and continuing for the next two weeks, through Aug. 15. Pavilions are open on the holiday Monday. Check the festival schedule here.

The annual Terry Fox Run is set for Sept. 20, 2026. Join a run here or check out our coverage of last year’s Winnipeg event here.

GOVERNMENT SERVICES

Civic, provincial and federal offices are closed.

There is no mail delivery on Aug. 3. 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 will operate on a reduced, Sunday schedule on Monday, Aug. 3.  Plan your specific route and see service alerts on the Winnipeg Transit site.

RECYCLING AND TRASH

Recycling and garbage will be collected as usual.

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

All 4R Recycling depots will be closed, including the one at the Brady landfill.

RECREATION AND LEISURE

Winnipeg Public Library branches will be closed. (Find your great next read in our Books section.)

Arenas will be closed.

Leisure centres and indoor swimming pools will be closed. Most City of Winnipeg outdoor swimming pools will be open, including:

• Fort Garry Lions Pool and Freight House Pool (1 to 7 p.m.),
• Kildonan Park Pool (9 a.m. to 7 p.m.),
• Provencher Pool (1 p.m. to 7 p.m.),
• St. Vital Pool (12:30 to 7 p.m.),
• Transcona Aquatic Park (11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.),
• Westdale Pool (noon to 7 p.m.),
• Windsor Park Pool (1 p.m. to 7 p.m.)

Major movie theatres will be open. (Not sure what to see? Find news and reviews in our Movies section.)

The Assiniboine Park Zoo will be open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and The Leaf will be open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.  See what’s on.

The Canadian Museum for Human Rights will be closed.

The Manitoba Children’s Museum will be open 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.  Check out their featured events.

The Manitoba Museum will be open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.  Upcoming events at the museum and planetarium.

The Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada will be open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.  Upcoming events.

The Winnipeg Art Gallery-Qaumajuq will be open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.  Current exhibitions.

FortWhyte Alive is open every day of the year except Christmas Day.  Calendar of events.

The city-owned Canoe Club, Crescent Drive, Kildonan Park and Windsor Park golf courses will be open.

SHOPPING

Most larger chain grocery stores are open, but you might want to call ahead or look onine to check the hours at your preferred shop.

CF Polo Park will be open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Garden City Shopping Centre, Kildonan Place, St. Vital Centre and Outlet Collection will be open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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

Portage Place will be closed.

The Forks Market will be open; vendor hours may vary.

Most Liquor Mart stores in Winnipeg will be open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., except for the True North Square location, which will be closed. Check hours at your preferred store.

Beer vendors and private wine stores set their own hours for holidays, so call ahead or look online.

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