July 1 is hot on our heels, and the city will celebrate with live music, cultural showcases, and fireworks, but what if you need to do a last-minute errand? Whether you’re having a BBQ or entertaining out-of-town guests, you’ll need to know what is open and what is closed on Canada Day in Calgary.

What’s open

Movie Theatres

Want to catch a flick on Tuesday? Check out Landmark Cinemas and Cineplex Theatres. They will all be open on July 1.

Malls

This Canada Day, Southcentre Mall, CrossIron Mills, CF Chinook Centre, CF Market Mall and The CORE Shopping Centre will all be open on July 1, though we’d recommend checking their hours before visiting.

The Calgary Zoo

On Tuesday, the Calgary Zoo will remain open for friends and families in town for Canada Day. Check them out!

Where: 210 St. George’s Dr. NE, Calgary

Calgary-Owned Golf Courses

This upcoming Tuesday, Maple Ridge and Lakeview, all Calgary-owned golf courses, will also be open. To make a tee time, head to the City’s website here.

Grocery and Liquor Stores

Need to make a last-minute beer run or need to stop at the grocery store? You’re in luck. Most liquor and grocery shops will be open on July 1.

The Calgary Tower

The ultimate tourist destination! This Canada Day, check out the Calgary Tower and enjoy the view.

Where: 101 9th Ave. SW, Calgary

TELUS Spark

This Tuesday, head to Telus Spark for food, funky desserts, and of course, a ton of incredible learning experiences.

Where: 220 St. George’s Dr. NE, Calgary

Museums

This Canada Day, visit one of Alberta’s many museums, including the Royal Tyrrell Museum, the Hangar Flight Museum, or the Military Museum. Happy learning!

Studio Bell

Love music? This Canada Day, you can get into the National Music Centre for free.

Where: 850 4th St. SE, Calgary

Heritage Park

This Canada Day, head to Heritage Park where not only can you check out old-timey buildings, shops, carnival rides, but special programming as well!

Where: 1900 Heritage Dr. SW, Calgary

What’s closed

City-Owned Recreational Facilities and Leisure Centres

Sorry, folks – but this Canada Day, the following facilities will be closed as a result of the holiday.

  • Acadia Aquatic & Fitness Centre
  • Bob Bahan Aquatic & Fitness Centre
  • Canyon Meadows Aquatic & Fitness Centre
  • Foothills Aquatic Centre
  • Glenmore Aquatic Centre
  • Inglewood Aquatic Centre
  • Killarney Aquatic & Recreation Centre
  • Renfrew Aquatic & Recreation Centre
  • Sir Winston Churchill Aquatic & Recreation Centre
  • Southland Leisure Centre
  • Thornhill Aquatic & Recreation Centre
  • Village Square Leisure Centre

Post Offices

From Amazon returns to invitations, your outgoing mail will have to wait. This Canada Day, the post office will be closed.

Costco

Looks like you’ll have to get your hot dog fix somewhere else on Canada Day. While grocery and convenience stores will be open, Costco will not.

Government Offices

From the DMV to the Harry Hayes, all government offices will be closed on Canada Day.

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Cassandra Stefanic

Regional Editor, Prairies –Cassandra is a Calgary-based journalist with a deep appreciation for music, film, food, travelling, and storytelling. When she’s not chasing a story, writing, or editing, you’ll likely find her in the mountains, binge-watching a new series, at a speakeasy, cooking, or getting lost in a Taylor Swift re-record.

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