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

Photo via Fort Edmonton Park / Facebook

Another Long weekend is nearly here and you better believe there’s a whole lot to see and do! Before we jump into things, however, you’ll need to take note of a few things.

Eager to kick things off? You’ll need to know what’s open and what’s closed on Labour Day in Calgary this year.

Here’s what to know before Monday!

Open

Movie theatres

Want to catch a flick on Labour Day Monday? Landmark Cinemas and Cineplex locations across the city will all be open so pop some corn and settle in!

The Landfill

Good news, errand-doers, the Landfill will also be open this year on Monday. Check out their hours here.

Malls

Though we’d recommend checking their hours before heading out, West Edmonton Mall, Kingsway, Southgate Centre and Edmonton City Centre malls will be open.

Edmonton-owned golf courses

Whether you were hoping to check out Riverside, Rundle Park or Victoria Park all Edmonton-owned golf courses will also be open this Labour Day – Check out the link here to make a tee time now

Grocery and liquor stores

Having a BBQ? Need milk or need to do a last-minute beer run before you head to your campsite? You’re in luck. Though (again) we’d recommend checking your local stop hours, most liquor and grocery stores will be open on Monday.

Telus World of Science

Science rules! This Labour Day treat yourself to a movie inside the IMAX or a little light show in the Zeidler Dome at the Telus World of Science. There’s so much to see and do!

Where: 11211 142 St NW, Edmonton

Fort Edmonton Park

Fort Edmonton Park is the place to be this Labour Day! Offering a mix of midway rides, restaurants, and exhibitions all focused on the history of Alberta, you won’t regret taking your family to this living history museum.

Where: 7000 143 St NW, Edmonton

Museums

Learn one thing a day! This Labour Day you will be able to visit several Edmonton museums like the Royal Alberta Museum and the Alberta Aviation Museum.

U of C Botanic Garden

This Monday, check out U of A Botanic Garden where you can wander acres of flowers and grass under the heat of the sun.

Where: 51227 AB-60, Parkland County

City-owned Recreation Facilities and Leisure Centres

Want to go for a swim? The following facilities will be open on Labour Day with special hours!

ACT Aquatic and Recreation Centre
Bonnie Doon Leisure Centre
Clareview Community Recreation Centre
Commonwealth Community Recreation Centre
Confederation Leisure Centre
Dr. Anne Anderson Community 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

Closed

Post Offices

Whether it’s an Amazon return or an invitation – it’ll have to wait! This Labour Day (and every stat holiday) the post office will be closed.

Costco

While grocery and convenience stores will be open this Friday, Costco will be closed this Labour Day Monday. Looks like you’ll have to get your massive hot do fix before September 2nd.

Government Offices

From the passport office to the DMV, all government offices will be closed on Labour Day.

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