Windsor Essex Offices Close for Thanksgiving Holiday

Government offices, schools, financial institutions and several public facilities across Windsor-Essex will close for Canadian Thanksgiving, while some services continue with modified schedules, according to Windsor News Today. The holiday affects operations across Windsor, LaSalle and Essex County.

According to Windsor News Today, all federal, provincial and municipal government offices will be closed on Monday, and Canada Post will not provide delivery services. ServiceOntario branches and banks will also be closed, with some online services remaining available.

The four publicly funded school boards serving Windsor-Essex, St. Clair College and the University of Windsor will have no classes on Monday, according to Windsor News Today. Regular classes are scheduled to resume Tuesday.

The 311 call centre in Windsor will be closed for the holiday, although online and app access will remain available, according to Windsor News Today. Emergency issues such as downed trees, backed-up sewers or serious road damage can be reported through the after-hours line.

Retail operations will also vary across the region. Windsor News Today reported that Devonshire Mall and Tecumseh Mall will close on Monday, while Windsor Crossing outlet mall in LaSalle will operate from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

In the City of Windsor, garbage and yard waste collection will continue as usual, according to Windsor News Today. However, the public drop-off and chemical waste disposal facilities on Central Avenue will be closed.

City recreation facilities will have limited availability during the holiday. Community centres, customer care centres, arenas and indoor pools will be closed, except for previously scheduled rentals.

According to Windsor News Today, the H-4 Community Hub at the former Windsor Water World will remain open 24 hours. The WFCU Centre ice rinks will be available for rentals from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.

The Windsor Spitfires will host the Saginaw Spirit at the WFCU Centre for a Thanksgiving matinee with a 2:05 p.m. puck drop on Monday, according to Windsor News Today.

Library and transportation services will follow holiday schedules. Windsor Public Library and Essex County Library branches will be closed Sunday and Monday, while Transit Windsor buses will operate on the Sunday and holiday schedule.

Parking enforcement in the City of Windsor will not operate Sunday and Monday, according to Windsor News Today. Street-metered parking will be free, while garages and surface lots will continue to require payment.

Additional closures include the Chimczuk Museum, the Francois Baby House and Streetcar #351 at the Legacy Beacon. LCBO locations and Beer Store outlets will also be closed, while supermarkets and convenience stores selling alcohol may have reduced hours.