Easter long weekend in Calgary: special events and closures
CBC News | Posted: March 24, 2016 2:37 PM | Last Updated: March 24, 2016
Free on-street parking, free swimming, regular garbage pickup and Easter eggs galore
As we head into the long Easter weekend, here is a list of what you need to know to get around town and take in the best the city has to offer.
Getting around
The City of Calgary is adjusting its public transit operations this weekend, with a Sunday level of service on Good Friday, and regular weekend service both Saturday and Sunday. Check the schedules page to find out when your bus is running.
On-street parking is free on Friday and Sunday and holiday rates are in effect at select Calgary Parking Authority surface lots and parkades.
On-street parking is free on Friday and Sunday and holiday rates are in effect at select Calgary Parking Authority surface lots and parkades.
Things to do
There are loads of family-friendly, fun festivities happening this weekend.
Show off your chicken dance moves during the Spring Sparktacular, cuddle with some furry bunnies and fill your baskets at Butterfield Acres, or hop on down to the Easter Eggstravaganza at the Calgary Zoo for cookie decorating and other Easter-themed crafts.
Free swimming will be available from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. (half hour break will be waived if capacity permits) on Sunday at the following locations:
All other aquatics and fitness centres will be closed on Sunday.
Southland Leisure Centre will be open on Friday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. but closed Sunday. The Village Square Leisure Centre will be closed on Friday, but open Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
All city-operated arenas will be closed both Friday and Sunday, except for one. The Village Square Leisure Centre Arena will be open on from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on both days, with public skating from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. on both days.
The front nine holes and driving ranges will open at McCall Lake and Shaganappi Point golf courses on Saturday.
All city-operated arenas will be closed both Friday and Sunday, except for one. The Village Square Leisure Centre Arena will be open on from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on both days, with public skating from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. on both days.
The front nine holes and driving ranges will open at McCall Lake and Shaganappi Point golf courses on Saturday.
Spring Cleaning
Regular garbage and recycling pickup will occur on Good Friday, so put out your blue and black carts as usual.
All three City of Calgary-operated landfills are open from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Good Friday but will be closed on Easter Sunday.
Other closures
All City of Calgary administrative buildings including City Hall will be closed for the long weekend.
North Mount Pleasant and Wildflower Arts Centres will be closed Friday through Monday.
The Calgary Soccer Centre will be closed be closed on Friday, March 25, and Sunday, March 27.
The Nature Centre at Inglewood Bird Sanctuary will be closed on Friday, Sunday and Monday.
The Animal Services Centre will be closed on Friday and Sunday.