Manitoba Thanksgiving: What’s Open and Closed This Weekend

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Manitoba Thanksgiving: What’s Open and Closed This Weekend

As the Thanksgiving long weekend approaches, many Manitobans are making plans for October 13. While some businesses will remain open, others will close their doors in observance of the holiday. Here’s a detailed guide on what to expect.

What’s Open and Closed in Manitoba for Thanksgiving

Grocery and Liquor Stores

Several grocery and liquor stores will be available for last-minute purchases. Key details include:

All Liquor Mart locations in Winnipeg and Brandon will operate from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., except True North Square, which will be closed.
Rural liquor stores will also be open, but hours may vary by location. Check their website for details.
Most grocery stores will maintain regular or reduced hours. Verify with local stores for specific times.

Malls and Shopping

Shopping centers in Winnipeg will feature different hours:

Garden City Shopping Centre: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Kildonan Place: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
St. Vital Centre: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Polo Park: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Outlet Collection Winnipeg: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Grant Park Shopping Centre: 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Shoppers Mall in Brandon: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Activities and Attractions

While most recreation centers in Winnipeg will be closed, the following will operate on limited hours:

Pan Am Pool: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Margaret Grant Pool: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Cindy Klassen Recreation Complex: 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Weather permitting, municipal golf courses such as Crescent Drive, Kildonan Park, and Windsor Park will remain open. The Assiniboine Park Zoo will function from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., while the Children’s Museum will be open from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada will welcome visitors from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. However, the Canadian Museum for Human Rights, Manitoba Museum, and Winnipeg Art Gallery-Qaumajuq will be closed.

Fall Suppers and Community Dinners

During this festive weekend, fall suppers will be taking place throughout Manitoba, from Winnipeg to The Pas. For a list of community dinners, refer to the Travel Manitoba website.

Transit Services

On October 13, Winnipeg Transit will follow a Sunday schedule. Brandon Transit will operate similarly, with buses running at hourly intervals from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Garbage and Recycling Collection

For those in Winnipeg, garbage and recycling collection will proceed as usual for Monday pickups. Key operational hours for the Brady Road landfill include:

Open for residential customers: 5:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Brady 4R depot: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
The Pacific and Panet 4R depots will be closed.