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Here’s a look at what’s open and what’s closed this Easter long weekend in Hamilton.
Bus service
Hamilton buses are scheduled to run on a Sunday service schedule on Friday. This means the last trip out of downtown will be at 12 a.m.. Note that routes 12 Wentworth and 42 Mohawk East will have no service on Friday. Normal route service resumes on Monday.
Waste collection
There will be no waste collection of any kind on April 3, including garbage, blue box, green bin and bulk garbage. Residents scheduled for Friday can put their garbage out on Saturday. Transfer stations and community recycling centres will be closed on Friday, but open on Saturday and Monday. Monday’s waste collection services will operate as usual.
Canada Post
Canada Post is closed Friday and Monday, including for mail collection and delivery.
Groceries, beer and liquor stores
All LCBO and Beer Store locations are closed for Friday and Sunday, but will remain open with normal hours on Saturday and Monday. Many private businesses including grocery stores are closed on Friday and/or Monday.
Malls
Hamilton’s two main malls, Lime Ridge Mall and Eastgate Square, are closed on Friday and Sunday, but will be back open and welcoming shoppers during normal weekday hours on Monday.
Housing Service Office and City of Hamilton offices
All City of Hamilton administrative offices, including City of Hamilton offices, will be closed Friday and Monday. This includes the Housing Service Office, the HSR Customer Service Centre, the Ontario Works Program and the Special Supports Program.
For more information on what City of Hamilton services are closed this weekend, visit the city’s website.
Libraries
Families should plan their weekend library trip for Saturday this week, because all Hamilton Public Libraries will be closed Friday, Sunday and Monday. Extended Access and the Bookmobile are also both unavailable.
ATS-DARTS
The DARTS Specialized Transit Service will hold holiday hours on Friday and regular weekday hours on Monday. Subscription trips are cancelled both days except for dialysis. If you need to travel on Friday or Monday, a reservation is required.
Hamilton Farmer’s Market
The Hamilton Farmer’s Market is closed for Good Friday, but will be open as usual on Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday.
Recreation centres and City of Hamilton offices
The city’s recreational facilities including all arenas will stay closed on Friday and Monday. The Gage Park Tropical Greenhouse is also closed Friday and Monday.
Families looking for outdoor activities this weekend can check out the multitude of Easter events taking place throughout the community.
