May Long Weekend: Calgary forecast and what’s open and closed

Calgarians are used to braving all the elements for the unofficial start of summer, but what exactly should people be gearing up for this May long weekend.

Snow actually fell in parts of the province early Friday and there is more wet stuff on the way.

CityNews 660 meteorologist Kevin Stanfield says wind gusts will be coupled with some showers throughout the day Friday, with the possibility of more scattered showers on Saturday and Sunday.

Friday will see a high near 10 C and the daytime highs should hover around the mid-to-low teens for the rest of the long weekend. The city will likely still see it’s share of sunny breaks on Saturday and Sunday.

The extended forecast for Calgary and latest weather updates can be found here.

The May long weekend also marks the start of camping season in Alberta and Carol Henke with the Calgary Fire Department (CFD) is out with some reminders for those looking to experience the great outdoors.

She says it all starts with checking for fire bans and advisories.

“If you can’t have a campfire due to the higher fire risk, then you need to bring alternative cooking and heating appliance with you,” she says.

Information on Alberta fire restrictions and advisories can be found here.

Weekend warriors will likely be getting a head start leaving the city as early as Thursday. Listen to CityNews 660 for the latest traffic updates every 10 minutes.

What’s open and closed in Calgary on Victoria Day 2024

Here’s what’s open in closed in Calgary on the Victoria Day Monday:

ATTRACTIONS

• Calgary Zoo/Wilder Institute will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Heritage Park will be open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The park opens for the season on Friday at noon
• TELUS Spark will be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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BANKS

Banks will be closed on Monday

CALGARY PUBLIC LIBRARY

Calgary Public Library locations will be closed on Monday

CANADA POST

Canada Post locations will be closed on Monday, no mail will be delivered

GROCERY AND LIQUOR

Most grocery stores and liquor stores will be open through the weekend, some may have reduced hours. Check your local store for more details.

Costco locations will be closed on Monday.

LEISURE/RECREATION CENTRES

The pools at Southland Leisure Centre and Village Square Leisure Centre will be closed on Monday.

All other Calgary arenas, indoor pools and fitness centres will be closed on Monday.

PARKING

People can park for free in on-street ParkPlus zones on Monday, while weekend rates will apply Calgary Parking parkades and surface lots.

SHOPPING MALLS

• CF Chinook Centre – open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and Monday
• CF Market Mall – open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday
• CORE Shopping Centre – CLOSED on Sunday, open 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, open 10 am. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Monday
• CrossIron Mills – open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Monday, open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday
• Marlborough Mall – open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and Monday, open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday
• Southcentre – open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Sunday, open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and Monday
• Sunridge Mall – open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and Monday

TRANSIT

Calgary Transit buses and CTrains will operate on a Sunday schedule on Monday. More details can be found here.

There will be no CTrain service downtown over the long weekend. Blue Line trains won’t operate between Sunalta and Brideland stations, Red Line trains won’t operate between 39 Avenue and Sunnyside stations. Shuttle buses will run in place of trains along the closure. More information can be found here.