Special Events
Canada Day at The Forks presented by Rogers
This day-long birthday party is the place to be on July 1. From activities and a wide variety of big stage music and entertainment to a spectacular fireworks display - make sure you bring the whole family.
On site programming 1:00pm - 10:00 pm
Family-friendly activities all day long including clowns, musicians, buskers, crafts and entertainment all over.
Scotiabank Stage 2:45 pm - 11:00 pm
The Stage fires up with local up and coming high school bands, followed by the winners of Power 97\'s Rockin\' the 204 contest featuring 3 of Manitoba\'s finest indie bands, next the dynamic and captivating Winnipeg based Duhks take to the stage and the evening is capped off with an exhilarating performance by the full Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra.
Fireworks at 11:00 pm
Canada Day Picnic in the Park at Assiniboine Park
FOLKLORAMA: 40 Years of Celebrating Diversity:
Enjoy multicultural entertainment, meet Pavilion Ambassadors and say \'Hi\' to the Folklorama Llama!
Fun-Tastic FIREWORKS
set to music by Winnipeg\'s own Archangel Fireworks, the 2007 & 2008 HSBC Celebration of Lights Grand Champion.
Fun with the Kids: 1 pm - 6 pm
Children\'s entertainment, magicians, clowns, face painting, balloons, inflatable rides, organized games.
Food & Beverage Vendors On Site
Lots of Ice Cream, Hot Dog, Snack and Drink Vendors on site.
Canada Birthday Celebration: 3:30 pm
Opening Ceremonies, Citizenship Ceremony, followed by FREE Canada Day Birthday Cake.
Mayor\'s Family Day at the Zoo
The Zoo is FREE all day courtesy of Mayor Sam Katz.
The Lyric Stage
Great Entertainment from 1:00 pm - 10:30 pm. Wushu Manitoba Training Centre, Rusalka Ukranian Dance Ensemble, Hinode Taiko Group, Asham Stompers, Papa Mambo, Tropical 99, Caraballo, Eagle and Hawk, Keith and Renee.
\"If I Am Lost\" Service provided by Variety, the Children\'s Charity.
Park\'n\'Ride
Park your vehicle at the Canadian Mennonite University and Asper Jewish Community Campus and ride Winnipeg Transit to the Park... Free of Charge!
Join Ronald McDonald® July 1st at 3pm
Brought to you by your local Winnipeg McDonald\'s®
Osborne Village
Osborne St. in Osborne Village will be closed to traffic for Canada Day, and will be filled with merchants, entertainment, and fun!
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Shopping Malls
Portage Place - closed July 1st, 2009
Polo Park Shopping Centre - closed July 1st, 2009
St. Vital Centre - closed July 1st, 2009
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City of Winnipeg Offices
All civic offices are closed Wednesday, July 1, 2009.
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Water and Waste
Changes to Recycling/Garbage Collection on Wednesday, July 1, 2009:
Single-family Homes
There will be no recycling or garbage collection on Wednesday, July 1, 2009. Collection will resume on Thursday, July 2, 2009 - Day 5 on the five-day cycle.
Multi-family Apartments
Recycling and garbage collection will continue as normally scheduled.
Hours of operation for the Brady Road Landfill during the holiday week:
Tuesday, June 30 - 5:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday, July 1 - 5:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Thursday, July 2 - 5:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
The Recycling/Garbage Collection Calendar and information on Brady Road Landfill is at the back of the MTS White Pages Phone Book and at http://www.winnipeg.ca/waterandwaste
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Winnipeg Transit
Winnipeg Transit will operate on a Sunday Schedule. As well, certain buses will be re-routed to accomodate Canada Day activities.
Special Canada Day Service: FREE Canada Day Shuttle
Winnipeg Transit will be operating a FREE Canada Day Shuttle linking Downtown, The Forks and Osborne Village. The FREE shuttle service begins at 12:00 p.m. and runs until 12:00 a.m.
11 Portage Extra Service
Winnipeg Transit will be operating EXTRA bus service on Route 11 Portage for travel between The Forks and Assiniboine Park.
The EXTRA service begins at 12:00 p.m. and runs until 11:00 p.m.
Regular transit fares apply.
Post-Fireworks Departure
Leaving The Forks:
Buses to all parts of the city will be available northbound on Main Street at York.
Leaving Assiniboine Park:
Extra buses will be parked eastbound Portage at Overdale to take passengers downtown.
2 extra buses will be parked westbound Portage at Overdale to provide service to the St. James Assiniboia area.
For more information call 311 or visit winnipegtransit.com
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Libraries
All Libraries are open for regular operating hours on Monday, June 29 and Tuesday, June 30. All branches are closed on Wednesday, July 1. Please check the library web site for branch hours.
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Assiniboine Park
Zoo: Open 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Admission is FREE on July 1st, the Mayor\'s Family Day at the Zoo
Conservatory: Open 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
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Swimming Pools
Indoor Pools
All indoor pools will close on Wednesday, July 1 except the Pan Am Pool. The Pan Am will be open 11:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.. Please visit the web site at winnipeg.ca for pool schedules or call 311.
Outdoor Pools
Al outdoor pools will be open July 1. Pool times vary with most pools open noon-7:30 p.m.
Wading Pools
Weather permitting, the following wading pools will be open on Wednesday, July 1: Amherst Park, Brock Cordova Park, Dakota Water Park, Elmwood Park, JH Bruns Park, John M King, Home Playground, Keenleyside Park, Kildonan Park, McKittrick Park, Norquay CC, Northwood CC, Pascoe Park, Pirates Park, Vimy Ridge Park, and Westdale Wading Pools.
Hours vary; however, most are open 11:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. The regular season schedule is in effect July 2. For schedule information, please call 311 or view the wading pool schedule on-line at winnipeg.ca.
Spray Pads
All spray pads are open from 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. and include: Fort Rouge Park, Lindenwoods CC, Provencher Park, River Heights CC and St. Norbert CC.
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Leisure Centres
All Leisure Centres are closed on Wednesday, July 1. Please visit the web site at winnipeg.ca for facility schedules.
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Animal Services Agency
The Animal Services Agency will be closed on Wednesday, July 1, but open for regular business hours on Monday, June 29 and Tuesday, June 30.
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Golf Courses
All municipal courses are open from dawn to dusk. Call now to book your tee times.
John Blumberg - 311
Kildonan Park - 311
Windsor Park - 311
Crescent Drive - 311
Harbour View - 222-2751 |
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