What's open, what's closed, what's happening on the Civic Day long weekend?
Waterloo Region – Here’s a list of Region of Waterloo service changes for the Civic Day long weekend, Monday, August 5, 2019.
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 5
Plan ahead and pick up a Day pass (single or family) at Ainslie transit terminal.
August 5: 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 5 regular hours.
Monday, August 5, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
KidSummer – Travel Through Time
KidSummer is a fun family day where kids of all ages can have some good old fashioned fun. Enjoy gallery activities, games, and a horse-drawn wagon ride in the Village.
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. Enjoy a Taste of 1914 and sample recipes from the turn of the century.
Schneider Haus National Historic Site
Monday, August 5, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Monday Make and Take
Explore a time when everything was handmade and “make” a piece of history to take home. From dairying and woodworking, to toy making and rope making, there’s something for everyone. Make and Take all day at Schneider Haus on Monday, August. 5th. Butter making, toy making, crafts and games!
McDougall Cottage Historic Site
Visit the Cottage on Sunday, August 4, 4 to 4:30 p.m. to hear the enchanting and beautiful piping music of Jim MacPherson. Donations to piper are welcome.
Closed Monday, August 5. Regular hours are 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 5, please have items out for collection by 7 a.m. Both the Cambridge and Waterloo waste sites are closed.
What’s Closed:
All Regional Administrative Offices (99 Regina – Waterloo, 150 Frederick – Kitchener, 150 Main – Cambridge, Airport Administrative offices) – Closed Monday August 5.
All Region of Waterloo Library branches– Closed Monday, August 5
Region of Waterloo Children’s Centres – Closed from July 29 to August 9
Sunnyside Home Reception and Administration – Closed Monday, August 5
Sunnyside Wellness Centre – Closed Monday, August 5.
Community Alzheimer Day Program - Kitchener, Waterloo and Cambridge. – Closed Monday, August 5
Cambridge and Waterloo waste sites are closed for residential drop-off on Monday, August 5.
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For more information please contact: Linda Zavarella, Corporate Communications Specialist 519-575-4008