With another stat holiday just around the corner, we’d be willing to be your hoping to solidify a weekend’s worth of plans – but not without some preparation! This Friday, government employees and shops all over the city will be closing early or just taking the entire day off, so take note, friends, because nothing kills a vibe quicker than a locked door. Here is everything open and closed on Canada Day in Calgary – for your convenience.

OPEN

MOVIE THEATRES

Hoping to catch a flick this weekend? Landmark Cinemas, Cineplex and Calgary’s cheap theatre, Canyon Meadows, will all be open this weekend.

MALLS

Though we’d recommend checking their hours before heading out, Southcentre Mall, CrossIron Mills, CF Chinook Centre, CF Market Mall and The CORE Shopping Centre will all be open on July 1st.

THE CALGARY ZOO

 

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From themed foods, temporary tattoos and flags – The Calgary Zoo will not only be open but will be celebrating Canada Day this year.

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

CALGARY-OWNED GOLF COURSES

Whether you were hoping to check out Maple Ridge or Lakeview, all Calgary-owned Calgary golf courses will also be open this Canada Day – Check out the link here to make a tee time now!

GROCERY & 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 stops hours, most liquor and grocery stores will be open this Friday.

THE CALGARY TOWER

Views, views and more views. This Canada Day, check out the Calgary Tower, grab a bite to eat at Sky 360 and enjoy!

Where: 101 9 Ave SW, Calgary

TELUS SPARK

 

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They say you should learn one thing a day – why not head to Telus Spark on July 1st and have a ton of fun while filling your brain with funky facts.

Where: 220 St. George’s Drive NE

CALAWAY PARK

This Friday, adrenaline junkies and families looking to enjoy the sunshine can do so at Calaway Park between 10 am to 9 pm. Hold on tight and enjoy!

Where: 245033 Range Rd 33, Calgary

MUSEUMS

This Canada Day Calgarians will be able to visit several in-city museums like The Glenbow Museums popup at the Edison, Contemporary Calgary, The Hangar Flight Museum, and the Military Museum. Happy learning!

STUDIO BELL

This Friday, Pay-what-you-can at the National Music Centre in celebration of Canada Day!

Where: 850 4 St SE, Calgary

HERITAGE PARK

Go back in time this Canada Day at Heritage Park! Open between 10 am and 5 pm, Calgarians can check out old-timey buildings, shops and carnival rides.

Where: 1900 Heritage Dr SW, Calgary

CLOSED

CITY-OWNED RECREATIONAL FACILITIES AND LEISURE CENTRES

Sorry, folks – but this Canada Day, all city-owned pools, indoor and outdoor, as well as fitness and rec centres will be closed in lieu of the Stat holiday. Don’t worry though, it won’t be long until they reopen.

POST OFFICES

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

COSTCO

 

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While grocery and convenience stores will be open this Friday, Costco will be unshoppabe this Friday. Looks like you’ll have to get your massive hot do fix before Canada Day! 

GOVERNMENT OFFICES

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

But there you have it, friends. Everything that’s open/closed this Canada Day. 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.

Curiocity Staff

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