What's open and closed this Easter weekend in Halifax
CBC News | Posted: March 29, 2024 9:00 AM | Last Updated: March 30
Most shops are closed Sunday, transit will be operating on holiday hours
Here's an overview of what's open and what's not across the Halifax region to help you plan your Easter weekend.
Transit
The Halifax-Alderney ferry will operate on Saturday and offer holiday service on Sunday.
Buses and ferries will resume their regular schedules on Monday.
Holiday schedules, bus and ferry routes can be viewed here.
Groceries
Sobeys: closed Sunday.
Atlantic Superstore: closed Sunday.
Gateway Meat Market: open throughout the long weekend.
Costco: closed Sunday.
Walmart: closed Sunday.
Luminate Co Wellness Market: open throughout the long weekend.
Local Source Market: Windsor Street and Agricola Street locations are open Saturday and Sunday. Both locations closed Monday (normal closing day).
Drugstores: some pharmacies are open but have limited hours. Check websites for details.
Liquor and beer
NSLC: closed Sunday. Delivery is unavailable all weekend. Check their website for information on local stores.
Bishop's Cellar is open Saturday, Sunday and Monday.
Malls
All major malls will be closed on Sunday.
Halifax Public Libraries
All branches are closed on Sunday and Monday.
Waste collection
Curbside collection regularly scheduled for Friday will take place on Saturday. Curbside collection services scheduled for Monday will not change.
The Otter Lake Waste Management Facility will be open on Saturday for regular business hours.
The Household Special Waste Depot in Bayers Lake will be closed on Saturday, March 30, but will be open on Saturday, April 6 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Parking
On-street parking meter spaces are free on Monday.
311 contact centre
Urgent calls can still be made during the holidays.
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