Monday, September 7, 2020 is Labour Day in Ottawa and that means it’s a long weekend for most people.
Labour Day is a time each year to spend time with friends and family, and reflect on the ways that workers’ achievements have improved our life and society. According to The Canadian Encyclopedia: “Labour Day has its roots in an 1872 printers’ strike in Toronto. Fighting for a nine-hour work day, the strikers’ victory was a major milestone in the changing relations between Canadian workers and their government.”
Anyway, here’s a list of what’s open and closed in case you were wondering…
Shopping & attractions:
While most grocery stores and retail outlets in Ontario are closed, if you do need last-minute groceries, many Shoppers Drug Mart, IDA stores, and Rexall Pharma Plus open on the holiday and have basic groceries. Metro on Rideau remains open 24 hours. There are also grocery stores open nearby in Perth and Smiths Falls.
Rideau Centre is open from 10am-6pm, along with many of the shops in the Byward Market . Other malls in the region are closed, including the malls in Gatineau.
The Parkdale Market is open (Wellington @ Parkdale)
Acorn Farm (between Kanata and Carp) is open and they sell fresh produce.
Most (but not all) Bridgehead locations are open.
Most (but not all) Starbucks, Tim Hortons and A&W locations that aren’t in shopping malls are open.
Some museums are open, check in with your favourite one to confirm hours and admission (some are selling tickets a week in advance and don’t do walk-ins at this time.)
Most SAQ’s (liquor stores) are open in Quebec, unless they’re inside a shopping mall.
LCBOs and Beer Stores are closed on Monday.
If you need beer, try the Mill Street Brew Pub near Lebreton Flats, or Big Rig near the IKEA, or Clocktower. They sell beer that you can take home with you.
Movie theatres are open
Banks are closed.
Need a doctor or emergency care?
You can find healthcare services open during holidays by checking iamsick.ca
City / government services:
City of Ottawa on-street parking regulations are in full effect, even though it’s a holiday. Regular weekday restrictions apply.
Government offices are closed.
OC Transpo operates on a Sunday schedule.
City Hall and Client Service Centres are closed
Ontario Provincial Offences Court is closed
There will be no curb side green bin, recycling or garbage collection. Monday’s pickup will take place on Tuesday. In addition, the collection of garbage, green bin, leaf and yard waste and recycling materials will be delayed by one day for the rest of the week.