What’s open, what’s closed, what’s up in Winnipeg on Remembrance Day 2026
Here's what's open and what's closed on Remembrance Day 2026 in Winnipeg.
On Remembrance Day 2026, Winnipeg residents can find out what services and events are open or closed. According to provincial law, most businesses must be closed from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., with notable exceptions such as the Manitoba Legislative Building, where a 21-gun memorial salute will not take place due to unavailability of ceremonial gunfire.
The RBC Convention Centre will host a Remembrance Day service, with doors opening at 9:30 a.m. and attendees required to be seated by 10:15 a.m. to witness the Lieutenant Governor's entrance.
Other significant events include the display of the 26-metre Poppy Blanket on the Grand Staircase at the Legislative Building, as well as services at Vimy Ridge Park and the RBC Convention Centre. The Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders will participate in the Vimy Ridge Park service. Many ceremonies across the province will be hosted by Royal Canadian Legions, with some events livestreamed on YouTube.
Civic, provincial, and federal offices are closed, along with recycling and garbage collection. Winnipeg Transit will operate on a Sunday schedule, offering free service to armed forces veterans, currently serving personnel, and one companion. Some leisure centres and swimming pools will remain open, with major movie theatres opening in the afternoon.
The Manitoba Children's Museum and the Manitoba Museum will be open until 4:30 p.m., while FortWhyte Alive and several major shopping centres will operate from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. Some restaurants may impose age requirements, such as Christine Pattison's Miss Christine's Kitchen, which will only allow customers aged 15 and above to dine in.
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