An exterior view of the residential school in Fort Alexander northeast of Winnipeg is shown in this handout image provided by the archives of the Société historique de Saint-Boniface. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Archives of the Société historique de Saint-Boniface)
Here’s a roundup of what’s open, closed or operating on a reduced schedule in Winnipeg for the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
For Thursday, September 30…
Shopping Centres
Kildonan Place — 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Grant Park — 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Outlet Collection Winnipeg — 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Polo Park — 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
St. Vital Centre — 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Civic offices
All civic offices are closed on Thursday, September 30.
Liquor Marts
Winnipeg Liquor Mart locations are open from 10 a.m. onward Thursday, September 30. For specific hours, visit LiquorMarts.ca/hours.
Manitoba Museum
The Manitoba Museum will be open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and is offering free admission until October 3.
Assiniboine Park Zoo
Open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Thursday, September 30.
Canadian Museum for Human Rights
The CMHR will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with special programming.
Recycling/Garbage Collection
Recycling, garbage, and yard waste will be collected as normally scheduled for those with Thursday as their collection day.
Brady Road Landfill (commercial customers only) — 5:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Brady 4R Winnipeg Depot — 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Pacific 4R Winnipeg Depot — Closed
Panet 4R Winnipeg Depot — Closed
Winnipeg Transit
On Thursday, September 30, Winnipeg Transit operate on a regular weekday schedule.
Arenas, Fitness & Leisure Centres
The following fitness centres will be open on Thursday, September 30:
Cindy Klassen Recreation Complex — 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Pan Am — 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
All other arenas, and fitness and leisure centres will be closed.
Indoor Pools
The following city-operated indoor pools will be open on Thursday, September 30:
Margaret Grant — 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Cindy Klassen Recreation Complex — 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Pan Am — 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
All other indoor pools will be closed.
Libraries
The following Winnipeg Public Library branches will be open on Thursday, September 30:
Harvey Smith Library — 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Millennium Library — 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
St. Boniface Library — 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Animal Services Agency
The Animal Services Agency will be closed on Thursday, September 30.
Cemeteries
Brookside, Transcona, and St. Vital cemeteries are open from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily.
Municipal Golf courses
Crescent Drive, Harbour View, Kildonan Park, and Windsor Park golf courses are open, weather permitting.
