What's open and closed this Easter weekend in Ottawa
Here's a look at what's open and closed in Ottawa this Easter long weekend.
More changes on Friday and Sunday than on Monday
Here's a look at what's open and closed in Ottawa this Easter long weekend.
Good Friday, April 18
Shops
- Bayshore, Place d'Orléans, CF Rideau Centre, St. Laurent and Tanger Outlets malls are closed.
- Most grocery stores are closed. Some smaller grocery stores and some specific locations of larger chains can open on some holidays, so check with specific stores.
- LCBO and Beer Store locations are closed.
City services
- Curbside waste collection and most multi-unit waste collection moves to Saturday. Multi-unit garbage pickup will go ahead.
- There are no city services at City Hall, Ben Franklin Place, 255 Centrum Blvd., or the provincial court at 100 Constellation Dr.
- All Ottawa Public Library branches and services are closed.
- The city's 311 contact centre is open for urgent matters.
- The Trail Road Waste Facility is open for restricted hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- City child care centres and dental clinics are closed.
- The Sexual Health Clinic and satellite clinics are closed.
- The Site program at 179 Clarence St. is closed, but the van operates from 5 to 11:30 p.m.
- All four employment and social services offices will be closed.
Parking and transit
- All City of Ottawa parking regulations and restrictions apply.
- OC Transpo runs on a Sunday schedule.
- OC Transpo's customer service desk at the Rideau Centre is closed.
- Para Transpo regular trips and recurring bookings have been cancelled. Riders can call 613-560-5000 or use My Para Transpo to book.
- The OC Transpo lost and found at St-Laurent Station will be closed.
Recreation
- City pools, arenas and fitness centres are on modified schedules. The city suggests reaching out directly to facilities for specifics.
- Meridian Theatres @ Centrepointe, Ottawa Art Gallery and Shenkman Arts Centre are closed.
- The National Gallery and the agriculture, aviation, history, nature, science and war museums are open.
Easter Sunday, April 20
Shops
- Bayshore, Place d'Orléans, CF Rideau Centre, St. Laurent and Tanger Outlets malls are closed.
- Most grocery stores are closed. Some small ones and stores in certain areas can open on certain holidays, so check with specific stores.
- Beer Stores and LCBOs are closed.
Recreation
- City pools, arenas and fitness centres are on modified schedules. The city suggests reaching out directly to facilities for specifics.
- The Ottawa Art Gallery and Shenkman Arts Centre are open. Meridian Theatres @ Centrepointe is closed.
- The National Gallery and the agriculture, aviation, history, nature, science and war museums are open.
City services
- All Ottawa Public Library branches and services are closed.
Parking and transit
- Normal city parking regulations and restrictions are in place.
- OC Transpo is on a normal Sunday schedule.
- OC Transpo's customer service desk at the Rideau Centre is closed.
- Regularly scheduled Para Transpo trips on Sunday are not automatically cancelled. Customers are reminded to suspend regular bookings if they do not need their trip.
- The OC Transpo lost and found at St-Laurent Station will be open.
Easter Monday, April 21
Shops
- Bayshore, Place d'Orléans, Rideau Centre, St. Laurent and Tanger Outlets malls are open.
- Most grocery stores are open.
- Beer Stores are open, as are select LCBOs.
City services
- Curbside waste collection and most multi-unit waste collection moves to Tuesday. All curbside collection moves back a day for the rest of the week. Multi-unit garbage pickup is happening its regular day.
- There are no city services at City Hall, Ben Franklin Place, 255 Centrum Blvd., or the provincial court at 100 Constellation Dr.
- All Ottawa Public Library branches and services are closed.
- The city's 311 contact centre is open for urgent matters.
- The Trail Road Waste Facility is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- City child care centres and dental clinics are closed.
- The Sexual Health Clinic and satellite clinics are closed.
- The Site program at 179 Clarence St. is closed, but the van operates from 5 to 11:30 p.m.
- All four employment and social services offices will be closed.
Parking and transit
- All City of Ottawa parking regulations and restrictions apply.
- OC Transpo's customer service desk at the Rideau Centre is open.
- OC Transpo will operate on a "reduced weekday" schedule.
- Para Transpo regular trips have been cancelled. Riders can call 613-560-5000 or use My Para Transpo to book.
- The OC Transpo lost and found at St-Laurent Station will be closed.
Recreation
- City pools, arenas and fitness centres are on modified schedules. The city suggests reaching out directly to facilities for specifics.
- Meridian Theatres @ Centrepointe, the Ottawa Art Gallery and Shenkman Arts Centre are closed.
- The National Gallery and the agriculture, aviation, history, nature, science and war museums are open.
