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Here’s what’s open and closed on Heritage Day in Edmonton this year

Photo via Royal Alberta Museum / Facebook

This Monday, August 5th, 2024 Albertans can take a load off!

Another long weekend has arrived, but no matter who you spend it with, you’ll need to know where you can and can’t spend a morning or afternoon.

Don’t want to have a run-in with a locked door? Here is what will be open and closed on Heritage Day in Edmonton this year.

Open

Grocery and Liquor Stores

Need milk, beer or BBQ supplies? You’re in luck. Though we’d recommend checking your local stop hours, most liquor and grocery stores will be open on Heritage Day.

Museums

Hoping to learn a little something? This long weekend you will be able to visit several Edmonton museums from the Royal Alberta Museum to The Neon Sign Museum.

Movie Theatres

Pop some corn! Landmark Cinemas and Cineplex theatres will all be open on August 5th.

Edmonton-Owned Golf Courses

Whether you were hoping to check out Victoria, Riverside, or the Rundle, all Edmonton-owned golf courses will also be open on Heritage Day.

TELUS World of Science

Science rules and on Heritage Day, you can check out some amazing family-friendly exhibitions, a movie inside the IMAX, or a light show in the Zeidler Dome at Telus World of Science!

Where: 11211 142 St NW, Edmonton

Edmonton Transit

While transit will be operational on August 5th, Trains and buses will run on their Sunday schedule. Please plan ahead, Edmonton!

U of A Botanical Garden

A little road trip? Why not! Those looking to get outta town on Heritage Day can visit the U of A Botanic Garden.

Where: 51227 AB-60, Parkland County

Edmonton Valley Zoo

If, instead, you’d like to get some sun, The Edmonton Valley Zoo will also be open on Heritage Day and will make for a great family outing, especially for those with kids!

Malls

Though (again) we’d recommend checking their hours before heading out, West Edmonton Mall, Kingsway, Southgate Centre and Edmonton City Centre malls will all be open this Monday!

Where: 13315 Buena Vista Road

City-owned Recreational Facilities and Leisure Centres

This Heritage Day, the following will remain open with holiday hours:

ACT Aquatic and Recreation Centre
Bonnie Doon Leisure Centre
Clareview Community Recreation Centre
Commonwealth Community Recreation Centre
Confederation Leisure Centre
Eastglen Leisure Centre
Grand Trunk Fitness and Leisure Centre
Hardisty Fitness and Leisure Centre
Jasper Place Leisure Centre
Kinsmen Sports Centre
Londonderry Fitness and Leisure Centre
The Meadows Community Recreation Centre
Mill Woods Recreation Centre
Terwillegar Community Recreation Centre
O’Leary Fitness and Leisure Centre

Closed

Edmonton Public Library

Hoping to grab or return a book this upcoming long weekend? Unfortunately, for all of you reading worms, it’ll have to wait. The Edmonton Public Library will be closed on Heritage Day.

Parking

Good news errand do-ers! As per their website, no payment is required for on-street parking in Edmonton on Monday, August 5th, 2024, due to the holiday.

Costco

While grocery and convenience stores will be open this Monday, Costco will be unshoppable this Canada Day– Looks like you’ll have to get your massive hot dog fix before August 5th, 2024.

But there you have it. Everything that’s open/closed this Heritage Day in Edmonton Please be sure to double-check the hours of operation no matter where you’re headed and enjoy the day!