What’s open and closed in Ottawa this Thanksgiving long weekend

As we approach the Thanksgiving long weekend, there are some closures and schedule changes to be aware of around the nation's capital. 

Retail and attractions:

Most grocery stores are closed Monday, with some exceptions:

• The Metro on Bank Street is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• The Wholefoods at Lansdowne is open 7 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, along with most Ottawa museums and the National Gallery of Canada.

Malls are closed Monday, with the exception of the Rideau Centre which is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. 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.

City of Ottawa schedule changes:

 

Ottawa Public Health:

Visit the OPH COVID-19 Vaccine page(link) for vaccination clinic hours and availability.

Visit the OPH COVID-19 Testing Information page(link) for hours of operation and to book appointments at assessment centres and care clinics in Ottawa. Some testing locations will have adjusted operating hours on Monday, October 11. Please review your local testing site's hours(link) before booking an appointment.

 

Public Health Services:

The Sexual Health Clinic and satellite clinics will be closed.

The Site program office and supervised consumption services at 179 Clarence Street will be closed. The Site mobile van will operate from 5 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.

The Ottawa Public Health Information Centre and COVID-19 Information Line will be closed.

The Ottawa Public Health COVID-19 Vaccine Booking line at 613-691-5505 will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Monday, October 11.

Dental clinics will be closed.

The Baby Help Line will be closed.

 

Green bin, recycling and garbage collection:

There will be no curbside green bin, recycling or garbage collection. Pickup will resume on Tuesday, October 12 and collection will be delayed by one day for the rest of the week.

Multi-residential garbage containers will be collected on the regular scheduled day.

Multi-residential recycling, green bin and bulky-item collection will be delayed by one day for the rest of the week.

The Trail waste facility will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday.

 

Transit:

All bus service, including R1 replacement bus service and O-Train Line 2 buses, will operate on a Sunday schedule on the Thanksgiving Monday.

Use OC Transpo's Travel Planner(link) to plan your trip.

The OC Transpo Customer Service Centre in the Rideau Centre will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and you can call 613-560-5000 to book an appointment.

All other OC Transpo Customer Service Centres are currently closed.

Para Transpo operations:

Para Transpo will operate a holiday service and customers can book their trip by calling 613-560-5000 or using the online web form. (link) Regular scheduled trips are automatically cancelled on Monday.

The reservations line will be open from 7 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Monday and the trip cancellation line will be open from 6 a.m. until 12:30 a.m.

For more information on Thanksgiving Day transit service, visit octranspo.com(link) or call 613-560-5000.

 

Recreation services:

Some indoor and outdoor pools will be open for public swimming, with modified schedules.

Some weight and cardio rooms with be open with modified schedules.

Some drop-in fitness and sports activities will be offered on a modified schedule. Check with your facility to confirm.

Most registered programs will be cancelled. Check with your facility to confirm as some exceptions will apply.

 

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 and 255 Centrum Boulevard and the City's Provincial Offences Court at 100 Constellation Drive will be closed.

 

Parking:

All parking restrictions will remain in effect. Unsigned overtime restrictions have a six-hour limit on statutory holidays.

 

Community and Social Services:

The Tom Brown respite centre, at 141 Bayview Station Road and the Bernard Grandmaître respite centre, at 309 McArthur Avenue will be closed. The centres will reopen on Tuesday, October 12 during regular operating hours.

 

Municipal child care:

All Municipal Child-Care centres will be closed.

 

Library Services:

All Ottawa Public Library branches will be closed.