Canada Day: What’s open and closed in Ottawa
Posted Jun 28, 2013 05:00:20 AM.
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OTTAWA – Canada Day 2013 falls on Monday, July 1, and the celebration of our country’s 146th birthday means closures around the city.
Shopping/attractions:
Most grocery stores, malls and retail outlets in Ontario and Quebec are closed Monday, with some exceptions.
Stores in the Byward Market and Rideau Centre are open Monday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The Loblaws and Metro grocery stores on Rideau Street are open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Most LCBO stores and Beer Stores are closed Monday, while in Quebec; most SAQ liquor stores remain open.
Banks are closed on Monday.
Client services:
- Ottawa City Hall and all seven Client Service Centres, including the Government Service Centre located at 110 Laurier Ave. west, will be closed on Mon, July 1 for Canada Day. Business will resume as usual on Tues, July 2.
- The City’s Provincial Offences Court, located at 100 Constellation Cres., will be closed on Mon, July 1. Business will resume as usual on Tues, July 2.
- The City’s 311 Contact Centre will be open for urgent matters requiring the City’s immediate attention.
Garbage, green bin and recycling collection:
- There will be no curbside green bin, recycling or garbage collection on Canada Day, with pick-up taking place on Tuesday, July 2. In addition, the collection of green bin, garbage and recycling materials will be delayed by one day for the rest of the week.
- There will be no Multi-residential green bin and recycling container collection on Canada Day, with pick-up taking place on Tuesday, July 2. Collection will also be delayed by one day for the rest of the week. However, multi-residential garbage container collection is not delayed and collection will take place on its regularly scheduled day.
- The Trail Waste Facility is closed on Canada Day.
Parking:
- All City of Ottawa parking regulations and restrictions will apply on Canada Day.
Transit service:
- OC Transpo is offering free service on Canada Day and operating a special holiday schedule with extra service during the day and after the fireworks. Routes 101, 120, 123, 137, 150, 151, 161, 173, 178 and all peak period routes will not operate on Canada Day. For more information, holiday schedules and travel planning, visit octranspo.com.
- The OCTranspo Information Centre (613-741-4390) will be closed on July 1, with the exception of the Rideau Centre office, which will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- OC Transpo Customer Relations Department (613-842-3600) will be closed on Canada Day.
Recreation services:
- Some outdoor pools, indoor pools and fitness centres will be open for public swimming, and fitness classes with modified schedules. Please check with ottawa.ca or the facility of your choice for details.
- All beaches, splash pads and some wading pools, will be open weather permitting.
Ottawa Public Health:
- Ottawa Public Health Information Line (OPHIL) and AIDS line – closed
- Sexual Health Centre – The site office at 179 Clarence St. will be closed for Canada Day, however, the site mobile van will be operating from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Dental Clinics – Closed
- Well Baby Drop-in – Closed
Ottawa Public Library:
- All branches, departments and services of the Ottawa Public Library will be closed for Canada Day. Business will resume as usual on Tues, July 2.
