What’s open and closed in Halifax this Easter weekend

As Easter weekend approaches, it’s important to plan ahead and know what services and businesses will be open in the Halifax region. Here’s a detailed overview to help you navigate the holiday weekend:

Transit:
– Halifax Transit buses will be operating on holiday schedules on Friday, April 18.
– Regular weekend schedules will be in place for buses on Saturday, April 19 and Sunday, April 20.
– Alderney and Woodside ferry services will not be operating on Friday, April 18.
– Alderney ferry will run on its regular weekend schedule on Saturday, April 19 and provide holiday service on Sunday, April 20.
– Woodside ferry does not operate on weekends or holidays.
– Buses and ferries will resume their regular schedules on Monday.

Groceries:
– Sobeys and Atlantic Superstore will be closed on Friday and Sunday.
– Gateway Meat Market will be open throughout the long weekend.
– Costco and Walmart will be closed on Friday and Sunday.
– Local Source Market locations on Windsor Street and Agricola Street will be open on Saturday and Sunday, closed on Monday.

Liquor and Beer:
– NSLC will be closed on Friday and Sunday. Check their website for local store information.
– Bishop’s Cellar will be closed on Friday, but open on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday.

Malls:
– All major malls will be closed on Friday and Sunday.

Halifax Public Libraries:
– All branches will be closed on Friday, Sunday, and Monday.

Waste Collection:
– Curbside collection scheduled for Friday will take place on Saturday. Monday’s collection will remain unchanged.
– Otter Lake Waste Management Facility and Materials Recovery Facility will be closed on Friday but open on Saturday.
– The Household Special Waste Depot in Bayers Lake will be closed on Saturday, April 19, but open on Saturday, April 26.

Parking:
– On-street paid parking will be free on Friday and Monday.

311 Contact Centre:
– The 311 Customer Contact Centres will be closed on Friday and Sunday. Urgent calls can still be reported during the holidays. The centre will be open on Saturday and will resume regular operating hours on Monday.
– In-person Customer Service Centres will be closed on Friday and Monday, reopening with regular hours on Tuesday.

As you plan your Easter weekend activities, keep this information in mind to ensure a smooth and enjoyable time in the Halifax region.