Remembrance Day 2026 closures and events in Winnipeg, Digi Mart USA News (Winnipeg, Manitoba): The Winnipeg Free Press is not publishing a print or e-edition on Nov. 11, but readers can visit its website for the latest news and information. Here is a round-up of hours for services and activities on Remembrance Day.
Most businesses are required by provincial law to be closed from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
on Remembrance Day. A Remembrance Day service and Winnipeg Garrison Remembrance Day parade is scheduled at Vimy Ridge Park at 821 Preston Ave., starting at 10:30 a.m.
Ceremonial gunfire usually rings out on the grounds of the Manitoba Legislature to mark the day. Provincial officials say the guns are not available, so the 21-gun memorial salute will not take place this year.
A Remembrance Day service will be held at the RBC Convention Centre. Doors open at 9:30 a.m., and attendees must be seated by 10:15 a.m.
for the entrance of the Lieutenant Governor of Manitoba. The Poppy Blanket, a 26-metre blanket made of more than 8,000 handmade poppies, will be displayed on the Grand Staircase in the Legislative Building until it is moved to the RBC Convention Centre on Nov. 11.
The Minto Armoury at 969 St. Matthews Ave.
remains closed. The Queen’s Own Cameron Highlanders are set to participate in the service at Vimy Ridge Park.
Many other ceremonies are planned throughout the province, and Royal Canadian Legions also host their own events.
The St. Norbert Remembrance Day committee will host an event at the cenotaph in the St.
Norbert Cemetery at 847 Ste. Therese Ave., which will also be livestreamed on YouTube at 10:45 a.m.
on Nov. 11. Nature Manitoba is hosting a Remembrance Day service at Bruce Park and the St.
James Legion. The Royal Canadian Legion’s annual ceremony at the National War Memorial in Ottawa can be viewed on its Facebook page.
Civic, provincial and federal offices are closed. There is no mail delivery on Remembrance Day.
Canada Post offices are closed, while post offices operated by the private sector will open according to the hours of the host business.
Brookside Cemetery, St. Vital Cemetery and Transcona Cemetery are open from 8 a.m.
to 4:30 p.m., though the administration building at Brookside Cemetery will be closed. Winnipeg Transit will operate on a Sunday schedule.
Armed forces veterans, currently serving personnel, including cadets and reservists, and one companion ride free on all transit services, including on-request and Transit Plus. Free service is also provided to those wearing a military uniform or presenting military identification at boarding.
Recycling and garbage will not be collected on Remembrance Day, and all 4R Recycling depots in Winnipeg are closed. All Winnipeg Public Library branches will be closed.
Leisure centres will be closed, except Cindy Klassen Recreation Complex, which is open from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
City of Winnipeg swimming pools will also be closed, except the Cindy Klassen pool, which is open from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Major movie theatres will be open in the afternoon. The Assiniboine Park Zoo and The Leaf will be open from 1 p.m.
to 4 p.m. The Canadian Museum for Human Rights will be open from 1 p.m.
to 5 p.m. The Manitoba Children’s Museum will be open from 1 p.m.
to 4:30 p.m. The Manitoba Museum and the Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada will be closed.
The Winnipeg Art Gallery-Qaumajuq will be open from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m.
FortWhyte Alive is open every day of the year except Christmas Day. Most larger chain grocery stores open at 1 p.m., though shoppers may want to call ahead.
CF Polo Park, St. Vital Centre, Garden City Shopping Centre and Outlet Collection Winnipeg will be open from 1 p.m.
to 9 p.m., and Grant Park Shopping Centre will be open from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.
The Forks Market will be open, though vendor hours may vary.
Most Liquor Mart stores in Winnipeg will open at 1 p.m., and the True North Square location will be open from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Beer vendors and private wine stores set their own holiday hours, so customers should call ahead.
