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The Thanksgiving long weekend is upon us.

For those heading out on Thanksgiving Monday, keep in mind that while some businesses are open on the holiday, others are either closed or operating on reduced hours.

Retail and attractions:

Most grocery stores are closed Monday, with some exceptions:

  • The Metro at 754 Bank Street is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • The Wholefoods at Lansdowne is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • The Loblaws on Rideau Street is open 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
  • The Loblaws on Isabella Street is open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

 

Shops and restaurants in the ByWard Market and Lansdowne are permitted to open.

Malls are closed Monday, with the exception of the Rideau Centre which is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and on the Quebec side, Les Galleries de Hull, Les Promenades de l’Outaouais and Costco are open.

Many drug stores remain open on Monday.

LCBO and Beer Store locations are closed Monday, while some Wine Rack locations are open.

There are also a number of city services either unavailable or operating reduced hours on Monday.

City of Ottawa schedule changes: 

Green bin, recycling and garbage collection:

  • There will be no curbside green bin, recycling or garbage collection. Pickup will resume on Tuesday, Oct. 10 and collection will be delayed by one day for the rest of the week.
  • Multi-residential garbage containers will be collected on the regularly scheduled day.
  • Multi-residential recycling, green bin and bulky-item collection will be delayed by one day for the rest of the wee.
  • The Trail waste facility will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday.

 

Transit:

  • OC Transpo will operate on a Sunday schedule.
  • O-Train Line 1 service will run from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. and Line 2 bus service will run from 7:15 a.m. to 11 p.m..
  • OC Transpo Customer Service (613-560-5000) will be open from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m..
  • OC Transpo’s Rideau Centre Customer Service Centre will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • OC Transpo Lost and Found (Heartwood House) will be closed.
  • Para Transpo will operate on a holiday service.

 

Recreation services:

  • Some indoor pools, arenas as well as recreation and fitness centres will operate on modified schedules. Please check ottawa.ca for details.
  • Please note that some regular public swims may be cancelled on short notice due to a shortage of lifeguards. It is recommended you confirm by checking with the facility before leaving home.
  • All art centres, theatres, galleries, archives, and museums will be closed

 

Client services:

  • The City’s 3-1-1 Contact Centre will be open for urgent matters only. Please visit ottawa.ca/311 for more information.
  • The Client Services Centres at Ottawa City Hall, Ben Franklin Place, 580 Terry Fox Drive, 255 Centrum Boulevard and the City’s Provincial Offences Court at 100 Constellation Drive will be closed.
  • The Business Licensing Centre at 735 Industrial Avenue will be closed.

 

Parking:

  • All parking restrictions will remain in effect.

 

Municipal child care:

  • All municipal child-care centres will be closed.

 

Library Services:

  • All Ottawa Public Library branches will be closed.