We’re adjusting our hours of operation for Heritage Day on Monday, Aug. 3, 2026<\/p>\n
Things to do<\/p>\n
Tee up at City golf courses<\/p>\n
Get into the swing of things at City driving ranges or tee it up at one of our seven municipal golf courses at five locations throughout the city. Visit\u00a0calgary.ca\/golf<\/a>\u00a0to\u00a0learn more and\u00a0book a tee time.<\/p>\n Visit a local farm stand\u00a0<\/p>\n Looking for fresh, seasonal food close to home this summer? The City of Calgary\u2019s Farm Stand Program connects Calgarians with local and regional producers at community locations across the city.<\/p>\n Before heading out over the Heritage Day long weekend, check the schedule for current locations, dates and times at calgary.ca\/localfood.<\/a><\/p>\n Getting around<\/p>\n Calgary Transit\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n On Monday, Aug. 3, Calgary Transit will be operating buses and CTrains and On Demand on a Sunday level of service. More information on schedules and Customer Service hours over the long weekend can be found on the Calgary Transit<\/a> website, along with our trip planner<\/a>.<\/p>\n 7 Avenue CTrain closure:\u00a0 If you\u2019re taking the Red Line:<\/p>\n transfer to a northbound train from 8 Street S.W. Station (the Red Line trains will change direction here to head back up north)transfer to a southbound train from the south platform of City Hall\/Bow Valley College Station.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re taking the Blue Line:<\/p>\n transfer to a westbound train from 7 Street S.W. Stationtransfer to an eastbound train from the north platform of City Hall\/Bow Valley College Station.<\/p>\n Full CTrain service is scheduled to resume by start of service on Tuesday, Aug. 4. Full details and shuttle route information is available at calgarytransit.com\/CTrain-service<\/a>.<\/p>\n Calgary Parking\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n Enjoy free parking in on-street ParkPlus zones on Monday, Aug. 3. Weekend rates apply at all Calgary Parking parkades and surface lots. Please note that regular rates will be in effect at partner lots such as TELUS Spark, the Calgary Stampede, the Jubilee Auditorium, Calgary Zoo and Heritage Park.<\/p>\n The Calgary Parking Contact Centre and Impound Lot will be closed on Monday, Aug. 3. For more information, please visit calgaryparking.com<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n Road construction and traffic safety\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n Below is a list of\u00a0some\u00a0of the major road closures and construction around Calgary over the long weekend:<\/p>\n Southwest<\/p>\n July 31 \u2013 Aug. 2: 14 Street S.W. at 17 Avenue S.W. \u2013 southbound road closure with two-way traffic on northbound lanes of 14 Street S.W.8 Street Project<\/a>:\u00a0 8 Street S.W. between 8 Avenue and 10 Avenue S.W. \u2013 ongoing southbound road closure.<\/p>\n Northwest<\/p>\n Sunnyside Flood Barrier<\/a>: ongoing construction impacts along Memorial Drive. Expect major delays.July 31 \u2013 Aug. 4: Charleswood Drive N.W. between Chicoutimi Drive N.W. and 24 Street N.W. \u2013 full road closure.Aug. 2 – 3: 19 Street N.W. between 25 Avenue and 27 Avenue N.W. \u2013 full road closure for paving repair.Aug. 3: Bowness Road N.W. between 62 Street and 66 Street N.W. \u2013 full road closure for Tour de Bowness event.<\/p>\n Southeast<\/p>\n July 31 – Aug. 4:\u00a0full road closure of\u00a0Ogden Road S.E. between Millican Road and\u00a050 Avenue S.E. requiring detours on Glenmore Trail, Barlow Trail and 52 Street S.E.Aug. 1 – 2 (night): Barlow Trail S.E. between Memorial Drive offramp and 26 Street S.E. \u2013 full road closure for Chasing Summer Event.6 Street Underpass<\/a>:\u00a0Lane closures on 9 Avenue S.E. between 5 Street and 8 Street S.E. for 6 Street Underpass Project.<\/p>\n Northeast<\/p>\n Aug. 1 – 3: McKnight Boulevard N.E. between Centre Street and Edmonton Trail N.E. \u2013 eastbound road closure with two-way traffic on westbound lanes.<\/p>\n Plan ahead.\u00a0Download the\u00a0Waze<\/a>\u00a0app for real-time driver info and use The City\u2019s other\u00a0traveller information<\/a>\u00a0tools. Visit\u00a0calgary.ca\/trafficinfo\u00a0<\/a>for a full list of traffic events, incidents, closures and detours.<\/p>\n Be Safe. Stay Alert.<\/p>\n On holidays and every day, we ask drivers, cyclists and pedestrians to prioritize safety and avoid distractions. Distraction is a serious issue that puts all of us at risk. Distraction includes electronic devices, but it also includes getting lost in our thoughts or having too much on our minds that we don\u2019t pay attention before it\u2019s too late.<\/p>\n Visit\u00a0calgary.ca\/besafe<\/a>\u00a0 and\u00a0calgary.ca\/traffictips<\/a>\u00a0to learn more about what you can do keep yourself and others safe on roads and pathways.<\/p>\n Around the house<\/p>\n Landfill and Eco Centre hours<\/p>\n Landfill and Eco Centre hours and locations\u00a0in Calgary are available on\u00a0calgary.ca\/landfill<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n Facility hours and closures<\/p>\n The following facilities will be\u00a0closed\u00a0on Aug. 3:<\/p>\n Programs<\/p>\n Registered programs and swimming lessons will not run on Aug. 3. Check your schedule at\u00a0liveandplay.calgary.ca<\/a>.Drop-in program schedules will not be offered on Aug 3. Check\u00a0calgary.ca\/dropin<\/a>\u00a0for more information.
All day Saturday, Aug. 1 to Monday, Aug. 3, the tracks along 7 Avenue S will be closed between City Hall\/Bow Valley College Station and 8 Street S.W. Station for scheduled work. CTrain replacement buses will provide service downtown via shuttle stops along 6 Avenue S.W. (westbound) and 9 Avenue S.W. (eastbound).<\/p>\n
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