Monday, October 13, marks Thanksgiving in Canada, a yearly celebration of the harvest that occurs on the second Monday of October. For those in Ottawa, here’s a general overview of what will be open and closed during the holiday. It’s advisable to confirm directly with businesses or services before making any plans.
### Shopping and Attractions
**Grocery Stores:** Most grocery stores in Ottawa will be closed on Monday. However, select stores such as Whole Foods at Lansdowne Park, Farm Boy at Rideau Centre, Loblaws on Isabella Street, and Metro on Rideau Street will remain open. Note that some stores may have altered hours on Sunday.
**Alcohol:** The Beer Store and LCBO locations will be closed. Alcohol may still be available at rural LCBO convenience outlets and certain grocery stores open on Monday.
**Pharmacies:** Some pharmacies will be open; it is recommended to verify holiday hours with individual stores.
**Malls:** Bayshore, Place d’Orléans, and St. Laurent malls will be closed. Rideau Centre and Tanger Outlets will remain open, with store hours potentially varying.
**Museums and Galleries:** The National Gallery of Canada and several other museums will be open, while the Ottawa Art Gallery and Diefenbunker will be closed.
### Services
**Waste Collection:** There will be no curbside green bin, recycling, or garbage collection on Monday. Collection services will resume on Tuesday, with pickup delayed by one day for the remainder of the week. Multi-residential garbage containers will be collected as scheduled.
**Libraries:** All Ottawa Public Library branches will be closed.
**Municipal Child Care:** All municipal child-care centers will be closed.
**Recreation:** Several recreation facilities will be closed, while some may operate on modified schedules.
**Ottawa Public Health:** Various services, including Site program office, sexual health clinics, and dental clinics, will be closed or have altered hours.
**Banks:** Many bank branches will be closed on the holiday, though some ATMs may still be accessible.
**Other Services:** City Hall, client service centers, and certain court locations will be closed. The city’s 311 contact center will remain open for urgent matters.
### Getting Around
**Parking:** City of Ottawa parking regulations and restrictions will be enforced.
**Transit:** OC Transpo will run on a Sunday schedule. Specific services and centers, such as the Rideau Centre customer service center, Para Transpo, and taxi coupon line, will have modified hours or procedures.
