What’s open and what’s closed on Heritage Day

Heritage Day is Monday.

This year, Nova Scotia will mark the 10th anniversary of the Landscape of Grand-Pré becoming a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Here's a look at what will be open and closed this weekend in the Halifax area.

BUSINESSES

Heritage Day is a designated retail closing day in Nova Scotia.

This means you can expect most stores and businesses to be shut down Monday, including grocery stores, NSLCs and malls.

Many pharmacies will be open, however some may have reduced hours of operation Monday. It's best to check with an individual store for more details.

Expect banks to be closed Monday.

Several other businesses may be closed or have reduced operating hours. Call ahead or check the website or social media of a specific business to get more information.
 
TRANSPORTATION

Halifax Transit buses and ferries will be operating on holiday service on Heritage Day.

The Alderney Ferry service will run every half hour on Monday, with the first crossing departing the Alderney terminal at 7:30 a.m. and the final crossing departing the Halifax terminal at 11:45 p.m.

There will be no Woodside ferry service on Monday.

On-street parking spaces will be free on Monday, however drivers are reminded to abide by other posted signage.

RECREATION

All locations and departments of Halifax Public Libraries will be closed on Monday

The Emera Oval will be open on Monday, weather and ice conditions permitting. It is operating with a reduced capacity and access will be provided on a first come first serve basis. Residents must show full proof of COVID-19 vaccination and identification, practice physical distancing, as well as wear a mask at all times including on the ice and in the Oval Pavilion.

Several municipal recreation facilities will be closed on Heritage Day, residents are asked to call their facility for more specific information.

The Sackville Sports Stadium will be open regular hours on Monday with regularly scheduled activities.

SERVICES

Canada Post will be collecting and delivering mail on Monday.

HRM says there will be no municipal solid waste collection services Monday. If that's your day, put your garbage, organics and recyclables curbside on Saturday.

The Otter Lake Waste Management Facility and Municipal Recycling Plant will be closed on Monday, but will be open during regular operating hours on Saturday. 

The Household Special Waste Depot in Bayers Lake will be closed this Saturday and will re-open for regular operating hours next Saturday, Feb. 26.

The 311 Contact Centre will be operating regular hours on Monday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

The three in-person Customer Service Centres will be closed on Monday.