Believe it or not, June is nearly over, and Canada Day is almost here. But before you start hatching any grand plans, make sure you check what’s open and closed in Calgary this Canada Day.
While it’s a bit of a bummer that the holiday falls on a Tuesday this year, a day off is a day off. Besides, there are a ton of fun events happening around the city, from the Indigenous Spotlight and Powwow to the countless activities at St. Patrick’s Island. Of course, it wouldn’t be Canada Day without the fireworks that launch from Stampede Park at approximately 11 p.m.
Whether you plan to catch the fireworks or just enjoy some family time, here’s what will be open and closed for Canada Day around the city.
City of Calgary Services
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City of Calgary landfills will be open on July 1.
If you’re attending any festivities downtown, on-street ParkPlus zones and Calgary Parking parkades will be free. Weekend rates apply at Arts Commons parkade and surface lots, with regular rates in effect at partner lots, like TELUS Spark, University District, Calgary Zoo, and Heritage Park.
If you can, try taking public transit, biking, or carpooling to avoid the parking headache downtown.
Road Closures
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Keep an eye out for road closures between 6 a.m. and midnight on July 1. It’s also important to note that Olympic Plaza will not be an event location for Canada Day 2025 due to the Olympic Plaza Transformation.
These are the routes to avoid, according to the City of Calgary’s latest updates:
8th Avenue SE from 4th Street SE to 6th Street SE
6th Street SE from 9th Avenue SE to 8th Avenue SE
5th Street SE from 9th Avenue SE to 7th Avenue SE
For the most up-to-date information on incidents, road closures, and detours, check the City of Calgary’s traffic report online.
Canada Post
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Canada Post will be closed on Tuesday, July 1, 2025. There will be no collection or delivery of mail on that day.
Calgary Public Library
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While most library locations in Calgary are closed on Canada Day, you can pick up any books you’re itching to read on your day off at the Central Library on July 1, 2025, between noon and 5 p.m.
Malls
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Calgary’s biggest malls will be open on Canada Day, with special holiday hours.
- CF Chinook Centre: Open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, July 1, 2025.
- CF Market Mall: Open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, July 1, 2025.
- The CORE Shopping Centre: Open noon to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, July 1, 2025.
- Southcentre Mall: Open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, July 1, 2025.
Leisure Centres
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Both Southland Leisure Centre and Village Square Leisure will be closed on Tuesday, July 1, 2025.
Movie Theatres
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Cineplex Entertainment, Landmark Cinemas, and Canyon Meadows Cinemas will be open on Canada Day for anyone who wants to catch a movie and gorge on popcorn.
For your closest movie theatre showtimes, you can visit Cineplex’s website, Landmark Cinemas’ website, and Canyon Meadows Cinemas’ site.
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.