What's open and closed on Victoria Day in the Halifax area

As Nova Scotians mark what many consider to be the beginning of the summer season, here's a look at what will be open and closed on Victoria Day in the Halifax area.

Although it is not a general holiday or a designated retail closing day, some services will not be available on Monday and others will operate with reduced hours.

Groceries

Most grocery stores, including Costco, Sobeys and Atlantic Superstore locations, will be open regular hours.

Liquor and beer

NSLC stores will be open.

​Malls

• Halifax Shopping Centre: Open 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. 
• Mic Mac Mall: Open 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Sunnyside Mall: Open 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Bedford Place Mall: Open 9:00 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Park Lane Mall: 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. 
• Scotia Square: Closed.

Transit

Halifax Transit buses and the Alderney ferry will run on a holiday schedule Monday. The Woodside ferry will not be operating. 

The Blue Nose Marathon also takes place May 19-21. On Sunday, there may be some route detours to accommodate the runners in the marathon.

Parking

There is no charge at on-street parking meters on Monday. Motorists are reminded to abide by posted signage.

There will also be some parking bans on Sunday for the Blue Nose Marathon.

Municipal services

Many city-run facilities and community centres will be closed Monday. All branches of the Halifax Public Libraries will be closed.

The 311 call centre will be closed, but urgent calls can still be reported. Customer service centres will also be closed.

Garbage collection

There will be no curbside collection of trash, recycling or compost on Monday.

The Otter Lake Waste Management Facility, the Halifax recycling facility and municipal composting facilities will also be closed on Monday.