What's open and closed on New Year's Day in Waterloo region


New Year's Day falls on Sunday this year, meaning many workers will get Monday off as a holiday in lieu.


Here's what's open and closed in the region over the long weekend.


TRANSIT


Grand River Transit will operate on its winter holiday service schedule starting Monday.


Additional late-night trips were added to certain routes on New Year's Eve. Regular fees apply.


GO Transit trains and buses are free after 7 p.m. on New Year’s Eve


Special New Year's Eve train service is operating along the Kitchener GO line, but only between Georgetown and Union.


WASTE COLLECTION


Curbside waste will be collected as regularly scheduled.


The landfills in Waterloo and Cambridge will be closed to residential access on New Year's Day and Monday Jan. 2.


LIBRARIES


All libraries operated by the Region of Waterloo and cities of Kitchener, Waterloo and Cambridge will be closed New Year's Day and Monday Jan. 2


MUSEUMS


Schneider Haus National Historic Site and Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum will be closed New Year's Day to Jan. 3


THEMUSEUM is open New Year’s Eve from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and New Year's Day and Monday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.


HEALTH CLINICS


All Region of Waterloo Public Health clinics, including COVID-19 vaccine clinics are closed Monday Jan. 2.


CITY HALLS AND OFFICES


Most city halls and offices, including all Region of Waterloo administrative offices are closed Monday Jan. 2.


SHOPPING AND GROCERIES


Conestoga Mall in Waterloo, Fairview Park Mall in Kitchener and Cambridge Centre are open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on New Year's Eve and closed New Year's Day.


Most grocery stores will be closed New Year's Day.


ALCOHOL


The LCBO and Beer Store will be closed New Year's Day. Most locations will close at 6 p.m. on New Year’s Eve.


WHAT TO DO NEW YEAR’S EVE?


The City of Kitchener will be hosting a free family skate a Carl Zehr Square in front of city hall. Festivities run from 6 p.m. to midnight. There will be live DJ playing music for kids of all ages, hot chocolate and visits from fairy tale and Star Wars characters.


The City of Cambridge’s New Year’s Eve party runs from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Hespeler Arena at 640 Ellis Road. Festivities will include ice skating, a Turbo Max inflatable obstacle course, live entertainment and games.


Another family friendly celebration was set to take place in Waterloo Public Square from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., that has since been cancelled due to the weather.





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