What's open and closed on Victoria Day in the Halifax area

CBC

19 May 2024 at 5:00 am·1-min read

Some services in the Halifax area will operate with reduced hours on Monday. (Anjuli Patil/CBC - image credit)

As Nova Scotians mark what many consider to be the beginning of the summer season, here's a look at what will be open and closed on Victoria Day in the Halifax area.

Although it is not a general holiday or a designated retail closing day, some services will not be available Monday and others will operate with reduced hours.

Groceries

Most grocery stores, including Costco, Sobeys and Atlantic Superstore locations, will be open regular hours.

Liquor and beer

NSLC stores will be open.

Malls

Halifax Shopping Centre: Open 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Mic Mac Mall: Open 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunnyside Mall: Open 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Park Lane Mall: Open 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Bedford Place Mall: Open.

Transit

Halifax Transit buses and the Alderney ferry will run on a holiday schedule.

The Woodside ferry will not be operating.

Parking

There will be no charge at on-street parking meters.

Motorists are reminded to abide by posted signage.

Municipal services

Many city-run facilities and community centres will be closed.

The Sackville Sports Stadium will be open regular hours, with the fitness centre and some drop-in programs being offered. Registered programs will not be offered.

All branches of the Halifax Public Libraries will be closed.

The 311 call centre will be closed, but urgent calls can still be reported. Customer service centres will also be closed.

Garbage collection

There will be no curbside collection of trash, recycling or compost.

The Otter Lake Waste Management Facility, the Halifax recycling facility and municipal composting facilities will also be closed.

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