Here's what's open and closed on Canada Day in Calgary
Canada Day is almost here in Calgary, and for some, that means a nice day off! Before you go ahead and make plans, you might want to see what’s open and closed.
Lots of businesses and services in Calgary will have adjusted hours on the day, and some will even be closed. Here are a few things that will be open and closed on Canada Day.
Calgary Public Library
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All branches of the public library will have adjusted hours and be open from noon to 5 p.m. on Canada Day.
Road closures
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According to the City of Calgary, there will be a few road closures and traffic restrictions in the downtown and nearby areas on Canada Day. Here are some spots that will be affected:
- 8th Avenue SE from the Central Library to 6th Street SE
- 6th Street SE from 8th Avenue to 9th Avenue SE
- 5th Street SE from 7th Avenue to 9th Avenue SE
- Temporary lane and access impacts near Macleod Trail and 8th Avenue SE
- Parking restrictions will be in place on 7th Avenue SE and 6th Street SE
For the most up-to-date information on incidents, road closures, and detours, check the City of Calgary’s traffic report online.
Leisure centres
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Leisure centres such as Village Square Leisure Centre and Southland Leisure Centre will be closed on Canada Day.
Grocery and liquor stores
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While grocery and liquor stores are considered essential services and are generally open across the city on holidays, they might be operating on adjusted hours. We advise checking your favourite location before you go, just to confirm.
- Calgary Co-op
- Costco
- IGA
- No Frills
- Real Canadian Superstore
- Safeway
- Save-On-Foods
- Shopper’s Drug Mart
- Sobeys
- Walmart
- Ace Liquor Discounter
- Co-op Wine Spirits Beer
- Crowfoot Wine & Spirits
- Liquor Depot
- Sobeys Liquor
- Willow Park Wines & Spirits
Canada PostÂ
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Canada Post will be closed on Canada Day. There will be no collection or delivery of mail on that day.
Movie theatres
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Cineplex Entertainment, Landmark Cinemas, and Canyon Meadows Cinemas will be open on Canada Day for moviegoers who want to grab some popcorn, snacks, and a comfy theatre seat.
You can check Cineplex’s website, Landmark Cinema’s website, and Canyon Meadows Cinema’s website for showtimes at the theatre closest to you.
Transit
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The City of Calgary will operate buses, CTrain, and On Demand on a Sunday level of service on Canada Day.
Malls
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Malls like Chinook Centre and Market Mall are open on Canada Day with adjusted hours from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Southcentre Mall will be open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.