As the Easter long weekend approaches, it’s essential to be aware of the operating hours and closures of businesses and services in the Waterloo Region. Here’s a comprehensive guide to help you plan your activities:
With the Easter long weekend upon us, residents of the Waterloo Region should take note of the adjusted schedules for various businesses and services during this time. Here’s what you need to know:
Grand River Transit (GRT): On Good Friday (March 29), GRT services will run on a holiday schedule. However, regular weekday services will resume on Easter Monday (April 1).
Curbside Waste Collection: Waste collection services will continue as usual throughout the region over the long weekend. Residents are reminded to place their items on the curb by 7 a.m. for pickup.
Transfer Stations: Transfer stations for residential drop-off at the Cambridge and Waterloo waste management locations will be closed on both Friday and Monday.
Banks, Post Offices, and Liquor Stores: All regional banks, Canada Post offices, LCBO, and Beer Store locations will be closed on both Friday and Sunday. Most grocery stores will also be closed.
Shopping Malls: Fairview Park Mall in Kitchener, Conestoga Mall in Waterloo, and Cambridge Centre will be closed on both Friday and Sunday. Fairview Park Mall will additionally be closed on Monday.
Regional Administrative Offices: All regional administrative offices in the Region of Waterloo will be closed from Friday to Monday.
Museums and Libraries: Region of Waterloo museums, including the Ken Seiling Museum and Schneider Haus National Historic Site, will remain open throughout the long weekend. However, all Region of Waterloo library branches will be closed on Friday, Sunday, and Monday.
City Hall and Community Centers: City Hall offices in Cambridge and Kitchener will be closed from Friday to Monday. Community centers across Cambridge and Kitchener will also have adjusted schedules, with closures on Friday and Monday.
Swimming Pools: Indoor pools in Cambridge and Kitchener will be closed on Friday but will reopen on Sunday and Monday with adjusted hours.
Entertainment Venues: The Kitchener Rangers will have playoff games at The Aud on Friday and Sunday. However, the box office will have limited hours on these days.
Recreation Facilities: Various recreation centers, including Albert McCormick Community Centre and Moses Springer Community Centre, will have closures on Friday and Monday.
As you plan your activities for the Easter long weekend, make sure to consider these adjustments in operating hours and closures across the Waterloo Region.