What's open and closed over Christmas in Winnipeg
CBC News | Posted: December 24, 2015 5:16 PM | Last Updated: December 24, 2015
Everything you need to know about what’s closed on Christmas Day and Boxing Day in Winnipeg
Banks, grocery stores and malls, including Polo Park and St. Vital Shopping Centre, are closed Christmas Day.
Winnipeg Regional Health Authority:
- All hospitals are open.
- QuickCare clinics open Christmas Day and Boxing Day, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
City of Winnipeg services:
- All civic offices closed Christmas Day and Monday, Dec. 28.
Recycling and garbage collection:
- Normal pickup schedule on Christmas Eve.
- No recycling and garbage collection on Christmas Day; for single-family homes pick-up day moves to Saturday, Dec. 26 (Boxing Day).
Winnipeg Transit:
- Christmas Day: Sunday schedule.
- Boxing Day: Sunday schedule.
Winnipeg Parking Authority:
- Closed Christmas Day to Dec. 28.
Leisure Centres and swimming pools:
- All leisure centres and pools are closed on Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
Public libraries:
- All libraries closed Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
- Libraries operate regular hours on Sunday, Dec. 27.
- All libraries closed Monday, Dec. 28.
- Downloadable eBooks, catalogue searching and holds/renewals are available anytime online.
City of Winnipeg 311 services are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including throughout the holiday season. Contact the city by dialing 311 or email 311@winnipeg.ca.