Saturday, Canadians pay tribute to the men and women who served our country. While Remembrance Day ceremonies will take place throughout Winnipeg, stores and businesses will run on altered schedules.
- City buses will operate on a Sunday schedule Nov. 11.
- City libraries will be closed Saturday and Monday.
- Leisure centres are closed Saturday but open regular hours on Monday.
- City pools are closed Saturday with the exception of Pan Am pool and Cindy Klassen Rec-Plex; each facility will have varied hours.
- Cemeteries will be open Remembrance Day but closed on Monday.
- Most city stores, malls and shopping centres will open at 1:00 and close at their usual times.
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All City of Winnipeg offices will be closed Monday.
If you are looking for a Remembrance Day event to attend, look to your local Legion or cenotaph, with activities often starting at 10:30, ending with a minute of silence at 11 a.m.
Some of the larger events in Winnipeg are:
- RBC Convention Centre – starting at 10:15 a.m.
- Vimy Ridge Park – starting at 10:30 a.m.
- Royal Winnipeg Rifles Regimental Museum – starting at 10:30 a.m.
If you choose to stay in Saturday, tune in to Global News.
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