Here’s what is open and closed in Ottawa this weekend

The unofficial first long weekend of summer is kicking off, which means some grocery stores and recreation centres will be closed.

The May long weekend is set to bring thunderstorms and showers and sticky, humid weather to the nation’s capital. Friday afternoon temperatures could reach 33 C, including the humidex, with a risk of a thunderstorm.

Saturday looks to be a wet day, with showers expected in the morning and Environment Canada noting up to 25 millimetres of precipitation could fall over the day. Temperatures are supposed to cool off by Sunday, with a high of 15 C expected.

The rainy wet weather is supposed to last until Monday when a mix of sun and cloud is expected, the weather agency’s forecast notes.

Here’s what is open and closed in Ottawa this Victoria Day long weekend.

Grocery and alcohol

LCBO locations will be closed on Monday. Select Beer Store locations will remain open.

Most big chain grocery stores will be closed on Monday, but some select locations will be open. Check with your local grocer for hours of operation.

Farm Boy locations across the city will be closed on Monday, except for the one at 50 Rideau Street, which will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on the holiday.

Select Shoppers Drug Mart and Rexall locations will also remain open. Check your local area for other pharmacy store hours.

OC Transpo

Train lines 1, 2 and 4 and buses will run on a Sunday schedule for the holiday Monday, May 19. Line 1 will run from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. and lines 2 and 4 are open from 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.

The rural shopper route 301 will not be running, the City of Ottawa said.

Residents are encouraged by the municipality to take advantage of the 2-for-1 DayPass where two riders 10 years and older can hop on any mode of transportation for $12.

Para Transpo bookings on Monday are cancelled.

Pools and libraries

Recreation centres and facilities have altered drop-in schedules. The city asks people to check the location pages for hour details.

All Ottawa Public Libraries are closed on May 19, as are any city-run museums and theatres.

Garage pick-up

No curbside pick-up for green bin, recycling or garbage on Monday. Instead, pick-up will shift one day to May 20. The rest of the collection for the city will be delayed for one day the rest of the week.

The Trail Waste Facility Landfill is open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.