Heritage Day in Calgary: What's open and closed
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Alberta Heritage Day, celebrated the first Monday in August, honours the cultural heritage of the province. The city has a full schedule of events, including the annual Heritage Day Festival at Eau Claire Plaza and Chasing Summer.
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The Red Line will be closed between Lions Park and 7 Street/8 Street stations starting Saturday, August 2, until the early hours of Tuesday, August 5. Red Line trains coming from the south and downtown will terminate at 7 Street Station for northbound travel, and trains coming from the northwest will terminate at Lions Park Station
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Check out this guide on how to get around Calgary during CTrain disruptions.
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Landfills: All City of Calgary landfills will be open on Heritage Day.
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Parking: On-street parking in all ParkPlus zones will be free on Heritage Day. The Calgary Parking contact centre and customer service centre will be closed on the holiday. Weekend rates apply at Calgary Parking parkades and surface lots.
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Leisure centres: All City of Calgary leisure centres will be closed on Heritage Day.
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Malls: CF Chinook Centre and CF Market Mall will be open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Heritage Day. Sunridge Mall will be open 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Southcentre Mall will be open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and The Core will be open 12 to 5 p.m.
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