It’s the last major holiday of summer vacation, as the Labour Day long weekend gets set to arrive in Waterloo Region.
With the holiday marking the turn from August to September, it’s one of the last opportunities to enjoy the summer sun before autumn makes its 2025 debut.
The good news is, there’s plenty of sunshine and warmer weather in the forecast, with temperatures expected to kick up to 24 C by Sunday.
Keep an eye on the roads, though, and expect some traffic delays throughout the region, as move-in weekend is set to be underway across those local colleges and universities, lasting through to Sunday.
There’s plenty to keep in mind heading into the long weekend, with a series of closures and changes to watch out for that could impact your weekend in Kitchener, Cambridge, Waterloo and the townships.
What’s closed or changed across the region on Labour Day?
Administrative/Services:
- Waterloo Region museums
- Regional health clinics
- Home child care offices
- Operational facilities across Kitchener, Cambridge, and Waterloo have modified hours
- Administrative buildings, including city halls across the region
- Waste transfer stations
Attractions/Recreational:
- City of Kitchener community centres
- Region of Waterloo libraries
- Kitchener Memorial Auditorium (Open the rest of the weekend for Fan Fest)
- Budd Park indoor sports facility
- RIM Park Manulife Sportsplex
- Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum
- Schneider Haus
- McDougall Cottage Historic Site
Transit:
- Grand River Transit will be operating on its holiday schedule, impacting times throughout Monday
Liquor/Beer:
- LCBO locations will be closed
- Select Beer Store locations will be open on a modified schedule from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Stores/Malls:
- Most grocery stores closed; check local locations for changes.
- Majority of restaurants and movie theatres
- Conestoga Mall
- Fairview Park Mall
Other:
- Banks throughout the region
- No mail delivery, will resume Tuesday
What’s open or staying the same on the holiday Monday?
Administrative/Services:
- Waste collection, including garbage, recycling, green bin, and yard waste, will continue as scheduled
- Region of Waterloo Service First Call Centre
Attractions/Recreational:
- Kitchener outdoor pools and splash pads
- Cambridge pools operating on modified hours
- City of Kitchener golf courses
- Cooling spaces in Kitchener and Cambridge
- Castle Kilbridge
- RIM Park (Opening at 4 p.m.)
Airport:
- The Region of Waterloo International Airport will remain open, with flights not impacted, but administrative offices at the airport will be closed.
