On Monday, October 13, Canadians will celebrate Thanksgiving, a holiday that commemorates the annual harvest and falls on the second Monday of October each year.
In Ottawa, there will be changes in operating hours for various establishments on Thanksgiving. Here is an overview of what will be open and closed, but it is advisable to contact individual businesses or services directly for precise information.
Shopping and attractions:
– Most grocery stores in the city will be closed, but some such as Whole Foods at Lansdowne Park, Farm Boy at Rideau Centre, Loblaws on Isabella Street, and Metro on Rideau Street will remain open.
– Beer Store and LCBO locations will be closed. However, alcohol may be available at rural LCBO convenience outlets and participating grocery stores open on the holiday.
– Some pharmacies will be open, with varying holiday hours.
– Bayshore, Place d’Orléans, and St. Laurent malls will be closed, while Rideau Centre and Tanger Outlets will be open with potential variations in store hours.
– Museums like the National Gallery of Canada and certain others will be open, but places like the Ottawa Art Gallery and Diefenbunker will be closed.
Services:
– Waste collection services will be suspended on Thanksgiving, with pick-up resuming on Tuesday and delayed by one day for the remainder of the week. Multi-residential garbage containers will be collected as usual.
– All Ottawa Public Library branches will be closed.
– Municipal child-care centers will also be closed.
– Several recreation facilities will be closed, while others may operate on modified schedules.
– Ottawa Public Health services like dental clinics, the Sexual Health Clinic, and the Site program office will be closed.
Transportation:
– City of Ottawa parking regulations and restrictions will be enforced.
– OC Transpo will run 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 through My Para Transpo or by calling 613-560-5000. The taxi coupon line and Para Transpo text service will remain operational on the holiday.
Please note that this information is subject to change, and it is recommended to verify directly with specific establishments or services for the most up-to-date details.