What’s open and what’s closed over the holidays

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The holidays are here and many businesses, services and public transit in Waterloo Region have changed their hours of operation.

Here’s a quick list of what’s open, what’s closed, and what’s changing between Christmas and New Year’s Day.

Open

Curbside waste collection – No curbside waste collection on Wednesday Dec. 25 or Wednesday Jan. 1. During these two weeks your collection day moves by one day. Wednesday waste will be collected on Thursday.

Region of Waterloo International Airport – Flights are not affected

Closed

Canada Post – No deliveries on Dec. 25, Dec. 26 and Jan. 1, most post offices will also be closed

Banks – Dec. 25, Jan. 1 (please see your bank for specific changes)

Cambridge and Waterloo Transfer Stations will be closed for residential access on Dec. 25, Dec. 26 and Jan. 1.

Regional Administrative Offices – Closed Dec. 25, Dec. 26 and Jan. 1.

Kitchener Community Centres – Closed on Dec. 25, Dec. 25 and Jan. 1.

Public Health Clinics – Closed December 25, 26 and January 1

Kitchener Public Libraries – Closed on Dec. 25, Dec. 26 and Jan. 1.

Region of Waterloo Libraries – Closed on Dec. 25, Dec. 26 and Jan. 1.

Waterloo Public Libraries – Closed on Dec. 25, Dec. 26, Dec. 29 and Jan. 1.

Cambridge Idea Exchange – Closed on Dec. 24 - Dec. 26, Dec. 31 and Jan. 1.

Seniors' Services administration – Closed Dec. 25, Dec. 26 and Jan.1.

Sunnyside Wellness Centre – Closed Dec. 25, Dec. 26 and Jan. 1.

Seniors' Services Overnight Stay Program – Closed Dec. 24 to Jan. 1.

Welcome Spaces – Closed Dec. 25, Dec. 26 and Jan. 1.

Schneider Haus National Historic Site – Closed Dec. 24, Dec. 25, Dec. 26, Dec. 31 and Jan. 1.

Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum – Closed Dec. 24, Dec. 25, Dec. 26, Dec. 31 and Jan. 1.

Changes

Most grocery stores and pharmacies are operating on modified hours between Dec. 24 and Jan. 2, and many will be closed on Christmas and New Year’s Day. Check your local store for details.

Grand River Transit

Grand River Transit will be on winter holiday service between Dec. 23 and Jan. 5.

Christmas Day/Dec. 25:

• LRT Route 301 – Service every 30 minutes until 8 p.m.
• Routes 7, 51, 201, 302 - Service every 30 minutes until 6 p.m.
• Routes 1, 6, 8, 12, 50, 53, 61, 65, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206: Service every 60 minutes until 6 p.m.
• No service on the following bus routes: 3, 4, 5, 9, 10, 13, 14, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 33, 34, 35, 36, 55, 56, 57, 58, 60, 62, 63, 67, 76, 77, 78, 91 and 110.  
• All MobilityPLUS subscription trips will be cancelled.

Boxing Day/Dec. 26:

• Holiday service on all routes.
• The 302 ION bus will run on a Saturday schedule.
• No service on the following bus routes: 3, 4, 5, 14, 21, 22, 23, 26, 27, 29, 31, 33, 34, 35, 36, 57, 60, 62, 67, 76, 77, 78, 91 and 110. 

New Year’s Eve/Dec. 31:

• Extended service on routes 7, 8, 12, 51, 53, 61, 201, 202, 204, 205, 206 and the 302 ION bus.
• Route 301 ION light rail: last trains depart Conestoga Station at 12:10 a.m. and Fairway Station at 1 a.m.

New Year's Day/Jan. 1:

• Holiday service on all routes.
• No service on the following bus routes: 3, 4, 5, 14, 21, 22, 23, 26, 27, 29, 31, 33, 34, 35, 36, 57, 60, 62, 67, 76, 77, 78, 91 and 110. 
• All MobilityPLUS subscription trips will be cancelled.

Conestoga Mall

• Dec. 24 – Closes at 5 p.m.
• Christmas Day/Dec. 25 – Closed
• Boxing Day/Dec. 26 – Open from 8 a.m. – 9 p.m.
• New Year's Eve/Dec. 31 – 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
• New Year’s Day/Jan. 1 – Closed

Fairview Park Mall

• Dec. 24 – 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
• Christmas Day/Dec. 25 – Closed
• Boxing Day/Dec. 26 – Open from 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.
• New Year's Eve/Dec. 31 – 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
• New Year’s Day/Jan. 1 – Closed

Cambridge Centre

• Dec. 24 – 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
• Christmas Day/Dec. 25 – Closed
• Boxing Day/Dec. 26 – Open from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
• New Year's Eve/Dec. 31 – 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
• New Year’s Day/Jan. 1 – Closed

 

LCBO

All locations will be closed on Dec. 25 and Jan. 1.

Select stores will open on Dec. 24 and 26 with reduced hours.

More information can be found on the LCBO's website using their store locator.

Beer Store

All stores will close at 6 p.m. on Dec. 24 and remain closed on Dec. 25. Select stores open on Dec. 26 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. All stores close early on Dec. 31. Stores will be closed on Jan. 1

Select stores will be open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on December 26:

• Waterloo - 624 King Street North
• Kitchener – 1120 Victoria St. N.
• Kitchener – 250 Bleams Rd.
• Kitchener – 875 Highland Rd.
• Cambridge – 150 Holiday Inn Dr.
• Cambridge – 200 Franklin Blvd.

All stores will close at 6 p.m. on Dec. 31.

Information on other locations can be found on the Beer Store's website.