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Which Edmonton city services are open and closed over the holidays

The holiday season is upon us, and the City of Edmonton will be making some minor adjustments to city services over the next few weeks.

Here’s what is set to be open and closed over the holidays in Edmonton.

Transit

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ETS scales back service on statutory holidays and the days surrounding Christmas each year to match the drop in ridership over the season.

Key dates or periods over the holidays that will have specific service reductions or additions include:

From Monday, Dec. 22 to 24, all buses will run on reduced weekday service.
On Thursday, Dec. 25, buses and the LRT will run on reduced Sunday schedules.
On Friday, Dec. 26, buses and LRT will operate using Saturday schedules, and there will also be additional service on Route 4.
On Dec. 29 and 30, all buses will run on reduced weekday service.
On Wednesday, Dec. 31, from the start of service to 6 p.m., all buses will run on reduced weekday service. From 6 p.m. until the end of service, all transit riders can board buses, LRT and DATS for free. Some routes will also have extended service until 3 a.m.
On Thursday, Jan. 1, buses and the LRT will run on reduced Sunday schedules.
On Friday, Jan. 2, all buses will run on reduced weekday service. Regular weekday service resumes on LRT, while on Monday, Jan. 5, Regular weekday service resumes on buses.

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City attractions

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Between Friday, Nov. 28 and Sunday, Jan. 4, the Edmonton Valley Zoo will be open daily for Zoominescence during the hours of 4:30 to 9 p.m., except on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, when the zoo will be closed.

The Zoominescence evening hours will be the only time the zoo is open during this time period.

The Muttart Conservatory is open daily with the exception of Christmas Day.

Recreation facilities

City recreation centres will be closed on Dec. 25 and operate on reduced hours on Dec. 26 and Jan. 1. Check facility webpages for specific operating hours.

Christmas tree collection

Christmas trees are no longer being collected at the curb, and the City now asks residents to take natural trees free of decorations to any Eco Station, Edmonton Waste Management Centre or any Recycling Depot after the holidays. Drop-off is free of charge.

So there you have it.

That’s what services are open and closed this holiday season in Edmonton. If you have some time off, be sure to check out the best Christmas light displays in and around the city. It’s guaranteed to get you into the festive spirit!

With files from Laine Mitchell