What’s Open And Closed In Halifax This Thanksgiving Long Weekend 2016
As we wind down this Friday afternoon in anticipation of the long weekend ahead, all of Canada is abuzz with Thanksgiving cheer. Everyone is making potluck plans and picking up beer in bulk (most craft beer stores will remain open all weekend, don't worry).
Monday, October 10th is a national holiday, so almost every business in town will be shut. But if you’re like me and just realized that it takes an entire DAY (?!?) to cook a turkey, you’re going to need a backup plan to feed your hungry friends.
We did some research and found all the spots in Halifax that will be open on Monday for your food, shopping, transportation and partying needs. Pro tip - parking enforcement officers have Monday off, so all parking in the city will be free!
For Your Food
Sobey’s – CLOSED on Monday
Atlantic Superstore – CLOSED on Monday
Farmer's Market – CLOSED on Monday
The Westin – OPEN all weekend, does Thanksgiving dinner
Prince George – OPEN all weekend, with a special Thanksgiving brunch
Ardmore Tea Room - OPEN all weekend, does Thanksgiving dinner
Xtreme Pizza – OPEN all weekend
Smokes Poutine – OPEN all weekend
For Your Alcohol
NSLC – CLOSED on Monday
Propeller Brewery – OPEN all weekend including Monday
Garrison Brewery – OPEN all weekend including Monday
Bishop’s Cellar – OPEN all weekend including Monday
Moosehead Cold Beer Store – OPEN all weekend including Monday
Things To Do
Emera Oval - OPEN all weekend including Monday
Halifax Public Library – CLOSED on Monday
Goodlife Fitness - OPEN all weekend including Monday
Oxford Theatre - OPEN all weekend including Monday
The Boardroom Café - OPEN all weekend including Monday
Art Galley of Nova Scotia - OPEN all weekend including Monday
Shopping (or lack thereof it would seem)
Halifax Shopping Centre - CLOSED on Monday
Mic Mac Mall - CLOSED on Monday
Park Lane Mall - CLOSED on Monday
Scotia Square - CLOSED on Monday
Urban Outfitters - CLOSED on Monday
American Apparel - OPEN on Monday
Transit
Macdonald Bridge – CLOSED on Monday (as usual)
City Buses – Will operate using their Sunday/holiday schedule
Alderney Ferry – Will operate using their holiday schedule
MetroLink busses – Won’t be running
Woodside Ferry – Won’t be running
Government Services
Mail – Post offices will be closed
Garbage/Recycling – Won’t be picked up
Parking enforcement – All parking is free Monday!
Miscellaneous
Banks - CLOSED on Monday
Shoppers Drug Mart - OPEN all weekend including Monday
Lawtons - OPEN all weekend including Monday