Here’s what’s open and closed in Calgary this long weekend

The August long weekend is almost here, and if you’re sticking around Calgary, you might be wondering what’s open and what’s closed. A day off is always a great excuse to slow down, spend time with family and friends, or finally tackle that errand list you’ve been putting off, but holiday hours can sometimes make planning a little tricky.

Falling on the first Monday in August, Heritage Day celebrates Alberta’s diverse community and the stories that make the province unique. And while some businesses will remain open, others will be taking the holiday off or operating on reduced hours.

So before you head out, here’s a look at what’s open and closed this Heritage Day in Calgary.

What’s open

• Calgary Transit (operating on a Sunday service schedule)
• City of Calgary Golf Courses
  • Confederation Park
  • Lakeview
  • Maple Ridge
  • McCall Lake
  • Shaganappi Point
• Cineplex and Landmark Theatres
• Grocery stores (hours vary by location)
  • Walmart
  • Superstore
  • Safeway
  • Freshco
  • Save-on foods
  • Costco
• Pharmacies
• Malls (with adjusted hours)
  • CF Chinook Centre: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • CF Market Mall: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • SouthCentre Mall: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Cross Iron Mills: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• Calaway Park: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• Heritage Park: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Calgary Zoo/Wilder Institute: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Telus Spark Science Centre: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Granary Road: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

What’s closed

• Leisure centres
• Calgary Public Libraries
• Animal service centres
• Post offices
• Banks
• Government offices

Now that you know what’s open and closed this Heritage Day, you can start making your weekend plans with a little less guesswork. And if you’re still trying to decide what to do with your day off, we’ll be sharing some of the best things to do around Calgary this long weekend.

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