Curious about what’s open and closed on Thanksgiving Monday, Oct. 12, in Ottawa? We have you covered.
Whatever you’re doing this holiday weekend, Ottawa Public Health advises staying within your household bubble whenever possible, plus one or two essential contacts.
The Ontario government also announced new restrictions aimed at curbing the spread of the novel coronavirus to come into effect on the Saturday of the long weekend.
Call ahead to see how this might affect your plans at a particular business, but in short, don’t expect to sit in a movie theatre or squeeze in a pre-dinner workout on Monday.
Food and drink
While most grocery stores are closed on Oct. 12, a handful are keeping their doors open.
The Loblaws stores on Rideau Street and on Isabella Street in the Glebe are both open from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Metro on Bank Street in the Glebe is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Whole Foods at Lansdowne Park is open from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
All regular LCBO stores are closed but some convenience outlets might still be open.
All Beer Stores in Ottawa will be closed on Thanksgiving Monday.
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Shopping
Most of Ottawa’s malls, including St. Laurent Shopping Centre, Place D’Orleans, Bayshore Shopping Centre and Tanger Outlets, will be closed to the public. The downtown Rideau Centre will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., though indoor dining at the food court is not permitted.
Some drug stores, like Shoppers and Rexall, are open, but it depends on the location. Contact a specific store to double-check its holiday hours.
Swimming and recreation
A number of indoor and wading pools in Ottawa will be open, but swimming hours at indoor pools must be reserved in advance and wading pools carry 30-minute time limits.
Indoor gyms and fitness classes are closed under the Ontario government’s 28-day order to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus.
You can find a full list of the National Capital Commission’s beaches and parkways open for walking and cycling here.
The Crown corporation’s pilot program to open up its parkways in Ottawa to pedestrians and cyclists on weekends will end after the coming weekend, though the Sir John A. Macdonald Parkway, the Sir George-Étienne Cartier Parkway and the Queen Elizabeth Driveway will all be closed off to motor vehicles on Thanksgiving Monday as well.
Tourism and entertainment
Municipal museums, art galleries and theatres will be closed on Thanksgiving Monday.
The Canadian Museum of Nature will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Canada Agriculture and Food Museum will be open from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., while the Canada Science and Technology Museum and the Canada Aviation and Space Museum will both be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Admission to each of Ottawa’s national museums requires booking an advanced ticket and time slot.
Ontario’s 28-day closure order also applies to museums with interactive exhibits with high-risks of contact, so call ahead to ensure particular activities are still running.
The National Gallery of Canada will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
All movie theatres and other indoor entertainment venues in Ottawa are closed under Ontario’s 28-day order.
Transit and parking
Buses and light-rail transit will operate according to a Sunday schedule on Thanksgiving Monday.
The Confederation Line LRT will run from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Note that the north-south Trillium Line remains closed for construction work related to Stage 2 LRT.
Trillium Line replacement buses will operate from 7:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Para Transpo will operate according to holiday service.
All City of Ottawa parking regulations and restrictions will apply on Thanksgiving Monday.
Free parking will be available at City Hall from Oct. 9 at 6 p.m. until Oct. 13 at 6 a.m.
Garbage and recycling
There will be no curbside garbage, green bin and recycling pickup on Thanksgiving Monday, though garbage pickups in multi-residential complexes will be unaffected.
All curbside pickups will be delayed by one day, as will recycling, green bin and bulky item pickups in multi-residential buildings.
The Trail Road Waste Facility will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Ottawa Public Health (OPH)
For anyone in need of a coronavirus test:
- the Moodie Care Clinic will be open during regular hours, from 9 a.m until 3:30 p.m.
- the Heron Care Clinic will be open during regular hours, from 9 a.m. until 3:30 p.m.
- the Brewer Assessment Centre will be open during regular hours, from 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
- CHEO Assessment Centre at Brewer will be open during regular hours, from 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
- the COVID-19 Drive-thru Assessment Centre on Coventry Road will be closed on Oct. 12
The supervised injection site and associated program office at 179 Clarence St. will be closed. The site’s mobile van will operate from 5 p.m. until 11:30 p.m.
The OPH Information Centre will be closed for general calls, but the COVID-19 phone line at 613-580-6744 will be open from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Thanksgiving Monday.
Also closed on Oct. 12:
- the Sexual Health Clinic and satellite clinics
- dental clinics
- OPH’s baby helpline and phone support for breastfeeding parents will not be available.
Other city services
Ottawa’s city-run child care centres will be closed on Thanksgiving Monday.
All Ottawa Public Library branches will also be closed.
Residents can still call 311 for urgent matters that require the city’s immediate attention.
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