What's closed for Victoria Day in Waterloo Region
Many consider the Victoria Day weekend the official start to summer and, so far, it looks like the warm weather will be sticking around.
Whatever you have planned, keep in mind that it won't be business as usual on the holiday Monday.
Here is a quick look of what’s open and closed on May 20.
What’s closed
Malls – Fairview Park Mall, Conestoga Mall, Cambridge Centre and Stone Road Mall
All libraries in Waterloo Region
Most chain grocery stores, such as Loblaw, Walmart, Food Basics and Costco, will be closed. Some location may be open on Monday so check online before you go.
LCBO stores
All regional administrative offices
City Halls
Community centres
Arenas – Don McLaren, Grand River, Lions and Sportsworld
Sleeman Centre
River Run Centre
Pools (with the exception of Forest Heights Pool)
Cambridge and Waterloo small vehicle transfer stations for residential waste drop-off
What’s open
Grand River Transit will be operating on a holiday schedule
Guelph Transit will be operating on a holiday schedule
GO Transit will be operating on a Saturday schedule
Some splash pads
Golf courses – Doon Valley and Rockway
Activa Sportsplex (including Lyle S. Hallman walking track)
The Aud
Budd Park indoor soccer facility will be open for rentals
Region of Waterloo Museums
Most movie theatres
The Beer Store says select locations will be open on Monday, including the following:
- Brantford - 280 Murray St. (11 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
- Brantford - 300 King George Rd. (11 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
- Brantford - 50 Market St. S. (11 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
- Cambridge - 200 Franklin Blvd.
- Cambridge - 150 Holiday Inn Dr. (Drive-thru only)
- Guelph - 111 Silvercreek Pkwy. N.
- Kitchener - 250 Bleams Rd.
- Kitchener - 875 Highland Rd. W.
- Kitchener - 1120 Victoria St. N.
Regular curbside collection for garbage, recycling, green bin and yard waste
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