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What's open and closed this Easter long weekend in Windsor

Easter weekend is here. Whether you're planning on heading to an Easter egg hunt or making a big family meal, this is what’s open and closed for the weekend. 

The WFCU will be offering a free skate over the long weekend

A closed sign hanging in a window
A closed sign hangs in a store window in a file photo (Adrian Wyld/The Canadian Press)

Easter weekend is here. Whether you're planning on heading to an Easter egg hunt or making a big family meal, this is what's open and closed for the weekend. 

City services

The 311 customer care centre will be closed Good Friday and Easter Monday, April 18 and 21. 

City of Windsor administrative offices will also be closed both days. For municipal emergencies outside of business hours, contact 519-255-6326.

The city says 211 services will remain available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. 

There will be no residential garbage collection on Friday, April 18, so collection in zones 4A and 4B will be delayed by one day. Residents should refer to their collection calendar, Recycle Coach app or the city's web page for more information. 

The public drop-off and household chemical waste depots at the northeast corner of Central Avenue and North Service Road East will be closed both Good Friday and Easter Monday. 

The Homelessness and Housing Help Hub will be open regular hours: 24 hours a day, even days a week, all weekend. Call (519) 253-3806 for information. 

Municipal parking ticket payment offices will be closed on Good Friday and Easter Monday. 

Transit Windsor buses will be operating on a Sunday or holiday schedule on Good Friday and Easter Sunday, and will operate on their regular schedules Saturday and Monday. The customer service office at 300 Chatham St. W. will be open reduced hours, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Good Friday and Easter Sunday and regular hours Saturday and Monday.

City parks, recreation and entertainment

Arenas and community centres will be closed on Good Friday and Easter Sunday, with the exception of pre-booked rentals or events. 

The WFCU centre will be open on Friday and Sunday for ice rentals and will be offering free skating from noon to 2 p.m. The pool at the WFCU Centre will be offering a recreation swim on Sunday from 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Central registration and booking will be closed Friday through Sunday. 

The city's after-school program will also be cancelled on Friday, April 18 and Monday, April 21. 

The Windsor International Aquatic and training Centre will be closed Friday and Sunday. The facility will be open Saturday, April 19 and Monday, April 21. City the city website for details and hours. 

Adventure Bay Family Water Park  will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Good Friday, April 18, and on Saturday April 19 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Easter Monday they will be open from noon to 4 p.m. 

The Lakeview Park Marina office, fuel docks and ramps will be open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on all weekend. 

All branches of the Windsor Public Library will be closed Good Friday, Easter Sunday and Easter Monday. The Central branch will be open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday; all other branches will be closed. 

Museum Windsor locations are closed on Monday in keeping with their regular hours. The Chimczuk Museum will be closed on Friday, April 18 and the François Baby House will be closed Friday to Sunday.