Ottawa Easter Weekend: Plan Ahead for City Services & Transit

0:00It's April 4th. You're listening to Canada News today. AI-powered local news. I'm Corey with the story. Easter weekend hits different depending on your plans in Ottawa, but neither Sunday nor Monday are statutory holidays here in Ontario, except Monday. For federal workers. Still, expect most stores and services to shut down Sunday with some tweaks Monday. City services grind to a halt both days, including the 3-1-1 call center unless it's urgent. No curbside garbage, recycling, or green bin pickup on Monday. So that shifts to Tuesday, April 7th, and everything else slides one day through. The week. Ottawa Public Health skips most spots like sexual health clinics and drop-ins, though the harm reduction van rolls from 5 p.m. to 1130. P.m. OC Transport keeps his study with a normal Sunday schedule Easter day, then dials back to reduced weekday hours, Monday for buses, and O-Train Line 1, while lines 2 and 4 stay full weekday. Customer service runs 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days,

1:01and pair of transport auto-cancels Monday rides, so hit up. 613-560-5000 to rebook. Groceries and boo spots like LCBO and beer stores lock up tight Sunday, but most supermarkets reopen Monday with shorter hours. Mall stayed dark Sunday too, yet places like Redo Center, Tanger Outlets, and others including Bayshore, Billings Bridge, Carlingwood, St. Laurent, and Place the Orlean Swing Open Monday. Plan ahead to dodge the headaches, stock up early, and lean on transit where it flows. Keeps your holiday vibe smooth without the scramble.