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What’s open, what’s closed, what’s happening on the August 6 Civic Day long weekend?

Waterloo Region – Here’s a list of Region of Waterloo service changes for the Civic Day long weekend, Monday, August 6, 2018.

What’s open/not affected:

Regional of Waterloo Customer Service line Open 24/7-  519-575-4400

Grand River Transit will be operating on a Sunday Schedule on Monday, August 6

Plan ahead and pick up a Day pass (single or family) at either the Charles or Ainslie transit terminals.

Charles Street Terminal: 

August 6: Open - building hours: 8:10 a.m. – 1:00 a.m. Ticket sales 8:15 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Ainslie Street Terminal 

August 6: Open - building hours: 7:30 a.m. – 1:00 a.m. Ticket sales 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. (Closed 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.) 

GRT Customer Service – 24/7 at 519-585-7555

Employment Resource Centres (99 Regina, 150 Main, and 235 King) Open August 6 regular hours.

Waterloo Region Museum

Monday August 6, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.


KidSummer 
We’re throwing a summer party! Enjoy a horse drawn wagon, try your hand at crokinole and horseshoes and see many steps you can take on a pair of stilts!

Free admission for up to two children ages five to 12 with each $11 adult admission.
Doon Heritage Village
Take a stroll through our 60 acre historic village and visit with our farmyard friends. 


Schneider Haus National Historic Site
Monday, August 6, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Laundry and Hygiene

Roll up your sleeves and learn how the Schneiders made soap, did the washing, ironing and cleaning, all without modern appliances.

McDougall Cottage Historic Site
Closed. Opened Wednesday to Sunday, noon to 5 p.m.

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

Waste, recycling, green bin and yard waste  
 
There is regular curbside collection on Monday, August 6,  please have items out by 7 a.m. 
   
Cambridge and Waterloo waste sites are closed for residential drop-off on Monday, August 6.

 What’s Closed:

All Regional Administrative Offices (99 Regina – Waterloo, 150 Frederick – Kitchener, 150 Main – Cambridge, Airport Administrative offices) – Closed Monday August 6. 

All Region of Waterloo Library branches– Closed Monday, August 6

Region of Waterloo Children’s Centres – Closed from July 30 to August 10

Sunnyside Home Reception and Administration – Closed Monday, August 6

Sunnyside Wellness Centre – Closed Monday, August 6.

Community Alzheimer Day Program - Kitchener, Waterloo and Cambridge. – Closed Monday, August 6

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For more information please contact: Linda Zavarella, Corporate Communications Specialist 519-575-4008