What's open and closed in Calgary over the Heritage Day long weekend
A stock photo of Calgary's Peace Bridge. (Pexels/Photo by Eddson Lens)
Here's a look at what's open and what's closed in Calgary over the Heritage Day long weekend:
Calgary Transit
Calgary Transitwill be operating on a Sunday level of service on Heritage Day (Monday, Aug. 5,) and the call centre and customer service centres will be closed.
Closure of City Hall/Bow Valley College to 39 Avenue
On Friday, Aug. 2, the northbound track at Victoria Park/Stampede Station will be closed starting at 8 p.m. until end of service. The southbound platform at Victoria Park/Stampede Station will be accessible for both directions of travel during this time.
Then, starting Saturday, Aug. 3, the Red Line will be closed between City Hall/Bow Valley College and 39 Avenue stations until the very early hours of Tuesday, Aug. 6.
Shuttle buses will provide service between these stations, and a separate Football Express shuttle will run between Chinook and Banff Trail Stations on Sunday, Aug. 4 for the Stampeders game.
The CTrains will be fully back up and running by start of service on Tuesday, Aug. 6.
Parking in Calgary parking authority spots
No payment is required for on-street parking in ParkPlus zones on Heritage Day, and weekend rates will be in effect at all Calgary Parking Authority (CPA) parkades and surface lots.
Regular rates will be in effect at Calgary Zoo, Telus Spark, Heritage Park and the University District.
The City of Calgary’s impound lot will be closed on Heritage Day.
Arenas and athletic parks
Will be closed on Heritage Day. Regular operating hours on Saturday, Aug. 3 and Sunday, Aug.4.
Soccer centre
Closed on Heritage Day. Regular operating hours on Saturday, Aug. 3 and Sunday, Aug.4.
Leisure centres
Both Village Square Leisure Centre and Southland Leisure Centre will be closed on Heritage Day.
Village Square Leisure Centre will be open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. (facility and weight room) and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (pool and steam room) on Saturday, Aug. 3.
On Sunday, Aug. 4, the Village Square Leisure Centre will be open from 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. (facility and weight room) and 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. (pool and steam room).
Southland Leisure Centre will be open on will be open from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. (facility and weight room) and 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. (pool and steam room) on Saturday, Aug. 3.
On Sunday, Aug. 4, the Southland Leisure Centre will be open from 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. (facility and weight room) and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (pool and steam room).
City of Calgary art centres
The Wildflower Arts Centre and North Mount Pleasant Arts Centre will be closed on Heritage Day.
Landfills
All three Calgary landfills will be open on Heritage Day.
City of Calgary golf courses and driving rangers
Will be open as usual on Heritage Day.
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