How does the Family Day holiday Monday affect services at the Region of Waterloo?

Waterloo Region – Here’s a list of Region of Waterloo service changes for the Family Day holiday - Monday, February 20, 2017.

What’s open/not affected:

Charles Street Terminal Open - building hours: 7:45 a.m. – 1:00 a.m. Ticket sales 8:15 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Ainslie Street Terminal Open - building hours: 7:30 a.m. – 12:00 a.m. Ticket sales 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. (closed 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.)

GRT Customer Service – 519-585-7555 (available 24/7).

Waterloo Region Museum – Open Monday, February 20, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

Family Day Weekend: Tyrannosaurus - Meet the Family

Bring your family to meet ours at the new Tyrannosaurs: Meet the Family exhibit! 

Joseph Schneider Haus – Open, Monday, February 20, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Family Day:
Spend an afternoon at Kitchener's oldest home with treats and activities all day.

From Across Canada Exhibit, Open, Monday, February 20, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

Celebrating the diverse craftsmanship of Canada featuring pieces representing the best of Canadian folk art.

McDougall Cottage – Open, Monday, February 20, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Family Day Activities

Join us for some family friendly games, crafts, treats and tours of the Cottage. Admission is by cash donation.                                                                                        

Region of Waterloo International Airport – Open - Will not be affected. 

Waste, recycling, and green bin  Curbside collection as usual on holiday Monday, February 20. 

All waste sites closed for residential waste drop-off.   Also closed are the Admin buildings for container pick up (green bin/blue box).  

Wondering about upcoming waste changes? 

What’s running on a special schedule:

Grand River Transit will be operating on a Sunday Schedule for Family Day - Monday, February 20. 
Plan ahead and pick up a Day Pass for the family at either the Charles or Ainslie transit terminals or check grt.ca for the list of fare agents who sell the Day Pass.

What’s Closed:

All Regional Administrative Offices (99 Regina – Waterloo, 150 Frederick – Kitchener, 150 Main – Cambridge, Airport Administrative offices) – Closed 

Cambridge and Waterloo small vehicle transfer stations for residential waste drop-off - Closed

All Region of Waterloo Library locations– Closed 

Regional Daycare centres and Home Child Care offices – Closed 

Sunnyside Wellness Centre – Closed

Community Alzheimer Day Program – Kitchener, Cambridge & Waterloo – Closed

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For more information please contact: Linda Zavarella, Corporate Communications Specialist 519-575-4008 or LZavarella@regionofwaterloo.ca