What's open and closed in Ottawa for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Ottawa is preparing for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, with most city services closing while some museums and transit remain operational. Federal employees will have the day off, and specific road closures are planned for events on Parliament Hill.
Why it matters
Provides essential logistical information for residents navigating public service disruptions during a significant national commemorative day.
Ontario and Quebec have decided not to make it a provincial holiday, the same approach those provinces take to other holidays such as Remembrance Day.
Here's a list of what will be open and closed in Ottawa on Wednesday. This is a broad overview, so it's best to confirm with specific businesses or services.
The city will close its client service centres, employment and social service offices, municipal child-care centres, Site program, dental clinics and sexual health centres Wednesday.
Seven Ottawa Public Library branches will be open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The others will be closed.
City waste collection will go ahead as normal, and city recreation and cultural facilities will be open.
The agriculture, aviation, history, nature, science and war museums are open and offering free admission, as is the National Gallery of Canada, which opens at noon.
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