Here’s what’s open and closed in Calgary on Thanksgiving
As Albertans join their loved ones at the table to celebrate Thanksgiving Monday, the cities of Calgary and Edmonton are advising of some service disruptions.
Posted Oct 9, 2025 1:50 pm.
Last Updated Oct 13, 2025 8:50 am.
As the leaves turn and the air gets crisp, Calgarians prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving on Monday.
Temperatures are expected to take a turn over the weekend — whether you’re planning a cozy dinner inside or a day out with family, here’s a guide to what’s open and closed across the city:
Attractions
- Calgary Zoo/Wilder Institute: Open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. (last entry at 5 p.m.)
- Heritage Park Historical Village: Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with special Thanksgiving programming
- TELUS Spark Science Centre: Open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with Halloween-themed exhibits
- Calgary Tower: Open with regular hours
- Studio Bell – National Music Centre: Open
Thanksgiving events and activities
- Thanksgiving Dinner at Heritage Park: Available at Wainwright Hotel and The Selkirk with festive menus (reservations recommended)
- Calgary Hitmen Game: Home game at Scotiabank Saddledome on Thanksgiving Monday
Transit
- Calgary Transit buses, CTrains, and On Demand: Operating on a Sunday schedule
Parking
- On-street ParkPlus zones: Free on Monday
- Calgary Parking parkades and surface lots: Weekend rates apply
Banks and government services
- Banks: Closed on Monday
- Canada Post: No mail delivery; post offices closed
- Government offices: Closed
Calgary Public Library
- All branches: Closed
Grocery and liquor stores
- Most grocery and liquor stores: Operating with reduced hours. Check local listings before heading out
- Costco: Closed on Monday
Leisure and recreation centres
- Open:
- Acadia, Killarney, and Renfrew Leisure Centres: Free public swimming from 1–2:30 p.m. and 3–4:30 p.m.
- Village Square Leisure Centre: Open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. with public skating from 1–2:15 p.m.
- Closed:
- Southland Leisure Centre
- Olympic Oval
- Other city arenas, pools, and fitness centres
Shopping malls
- CF Chinook Centre: Open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- CF Market Mall: Open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Southcentre Mall: Open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Sunridge Mall: Open 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- The CORE Shopping Centre: Open 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
- CrossIron Mills: Open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
