Monday, October 13, marks Thanksgiving in Canada, a holiday that commemorates the harvest and occurs annually on the second Monday of October. Here is an overview of what will be open and closed in Ottawa, although it is advisable to verify directly with businesses or services beforehand.
**Shopping and Attractions:**
– **Grocery Stores:** While most grocery stores in the city will be closed on Monday, a few exceptions include Whole Foods at Lansdowne Park, Farm Boy at Rideau Centre, Loblaws on Isabella Street, and Metro on Rideau Street.
– **Alcohol:** Beer Store and LCBO locations will be closed, but alcohol may still be available at select rural LCBO convenience outlets and some open grocery stores.
– **Pharmacies:** Some pharmacies will remain open, but it is recommended to confirm their holiday hours.
– **Malls:** Bayshore, Place d’Orléans, and St. Laurent malls will be closed, while Rideau Centre and Tanger Outlets will be open, with individual store hours varying.
– **Museums and Galleries:** The National Gallery of Canada and various museums focusing on agriculture, aviation, history, nature, science, and war will be open. However, the Ottawa Art Gallery and Diefenbunker will be closed.
**Services:**
– **Waste Management:** There will be no curbside green bin, recycling, or garbage collection on Monday, with collection resuming on Tuesday and delayed by one day for the rest of the week.
– **Libraries:** All Ottawa Public Library branches will be closed.
– **Municipal Child Care:** Municipal child-care centers will be closed.
– **Recreation:** Many recreation facilities will be closed, although some spaces may operate on modified schedules.
– **Ottawa Public Health:** Certain services, such as the Site program office, supervised consumption services, Sexual Health Clinic, and dental clinics, will be closed or have limited operations.
– **Banks:** Most bank branches will be closed, but access to some ATMs may still be available.
– **Other Services:** City Hall, client service centers, and the provincial court will be closed, while the city’s 311 contact center will remain open for urgent matters.
**Getting Around:**
– **Parking:** All City of Ottawa parking regulations and restrictions will be enforced.
– **Transit:** OC Transpo will operate on a Sunday schedule, with the Rideau Centre customer service center open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Para Transpo regular bookings will be cancelled, and riders can rebook trips through My Para Transpo or by calling 613-560-5000. Taxi coupon services and the 57272 Para Transpo text line will remain operational.
