Sunday, December 29, 2013

What's Open and Closed in Waterloo Region on New Year's Day - and some activities

Here’s a look at what’s open and closed over the New Year’s holiday. For specific hours of operation, please contact the locations directly or check their websites.
                           
Grand River Transit — service changes through Jan. 2 are listed at GRT.ca. Free service will be offered on New Year’s Eve from 6 p.m. to the end of service, with extended service on late evening routes.                    
        
Some attractions are open certain dates and times to Jan. 1, including Themuseum, K-W Art Gallery, Bingemans and Castle Kilbride.
                           
Shopping malls — Fairview Park Mall, Conestoga Mall and the Cambridge Centre close at 5 p.m. on Dec. 31 and are closed Jan. 1.
                           
LCBO and Beer stores close at 6 p.m. Dec. 31. They’re closed Jan. 1.  You can try the Brick Brewery in Waterloo...they might be open?
                           
Drug and grocery stores — Check individual locations for hours
                           
Southworks in Cambridge closes at 4 p.m. Dec. 31. It’s closed Jan. 1.
Most stores in St. Jacobs are closed Jan. 1. Outlet stores close at 4 p.m. Dec. 31 and remain closed Jan. 1.
                           
Libraries in Kitchener close at 1 p.m. Dec. 31, and are closed Jan. 1. Waterloo libraries close at 1:30 p.m. Dec. 31, and are closed Jan. 1-2. In Cambridge, libraries close at 4:30 p.m. Dec. 31 and are closed Jan. 1.
                           
Kitchener City Hall offices will be open until noon Dec. 31. Waterloo City Hall closes at noon Dec. 31, and will be closed Jan. 1-3. In Cambridge, city hall offices will be closed until Jan. 4. 
                           
There’s no change to waste collection over the holidays. Christmas tree collection runs from Jan. 3-14 in Kitchener, Waterloo and Cambridge on the same day as regular garbage collection. Township residents should consult their collection calendar for options.
                           
Kitchener’s Civic Square skating rink will be open from 8 a.m. to midnight Dec. 31, and from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Jan. 1.
                           
Tim Hortons is sponsoring free public skating throughout the region. Visit TimHortons.com and click on the Free Holiday Skating link for more information.

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