City Services: Holiday Season 2022
We're adjusting our hours of operation for the winter holidays.
Things to do
New Year’s Eve fireworks
Ring in the New Year with fireworks set from atop the iconic Calgary Tower. Watch the fireworks live at Olympic Plaza or via a livestream video by visiting Calgary.ca/NYE. Both experiences will feature a synchronized soundtrack to the fireworks curated by CJSW 90.9 FM. The program will begin at 11:55 p.m. with a blessing from Indigenous Elder Clarence Wolfleg, followed by a countdown to midnight with Mayor Jyoti Gondek and the spectacular eight-minute fireworks display.
What else can you do:
- The outdoor public skating rink at Olympic Plaza will be open at 10 a.m. and skating hours will be extended to midnight.
- Check out VisitCalgary.com to learn about local events and activities happening near you.
Getting around
Calgary Transit
We will have adjusted service for Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. For more details including customer service, Calgary Transit Access and On Demand hours, visit https://www.calgarytransit.com/content/transit/en/home/news/holiday-service-2022.html.
Sunday, Dec. 25 Transit service is free on Sunday, Dec. 25 | CTrain: Trains will run every 15 minutes throughout the day. Trains will run every 30 minutes after 10 p.m. Service ends around 2:30 a.m.
Bus: Service every 20-45 minutes on Routes 1, 3, 8, 9, 14, 23, 38, 43, 100, 300, 301, 302, MAX Orange, MAX Yellow, MAX Teal and MAX Purple. On Demand service is closed in Carrington/Livingston and Springbank Hill.
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| Monday, Dec. 26 | Buses and CTrains operating on a Sunday level of service. On Demand service operating on Sunday schedule and level of service.
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| Saturday, Dec. 31 | CTrain: Trains will run every 15 minutes throughout the day. Service ends around 4 a.m.
Bus: Service extended for Routes: 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 22, 301, 302, MAX Orange, MAX Yellow, MAX Teal and MAX Purple. These buses will run every 30-35 minutes. Last trips will leave downtown at approximately 3 a.m.
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| Sunday, Jan. 1 | Buses and CTrains operating on a Sunday level of service. On Demand service operating on Sunday schedule and level of service. |
Road closures
For pedestrian and traffic safety on New Year’s Eve, the following roads will be closed from 11:30 p.m. Dec. 31, 2022, to 12:15 a.m. Jan. 1, 2023:
- Centre Street S.E., from 6 Avenue S.E. to 9 Avenue S.E.
- 9 Avenue S.W., from 1 Street S.W. to 1 Street S.E.
- 9 Avenue S.W. sidewalk in front of the Calgary Tower
Parking
On Dec. 25, 26, 27 and Jan. 1, payment is not required for on-street ParkPlus zones and holiday rates will be in effect in select CPA surface lots and parkades. Regular rates will remain in effect at Calgary Zoo, TELUS Spark and Heritage Park. The Municipal Impound Lot will be closed Dec. 25 and Jan. 1. Visit calgaryparking.com for more information.
Around the house
Blue, Black and Green Cart collection
There are no changes to cart collection services this year for single-family homes.
Landfill hours
Landfill hours and locations are available on calgary.ca/landfill. Hours for the holiday season are as follows:
| Spyhill | East Calgary | Shephard | |
| Saturday, Dec. 24 | OPEN 7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. | OPEN 7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. | OPEN 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. |
Sunday, Dec. 25 Christmas Day | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED |
Monday, Dec. 26 Boxing Day | OPEN 7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. | OPEN 7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. | OPEN 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. |
| Saturday, Dec. 31 | OPEN 7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. | OPEN 7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. | OPEN 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. |
Sunday, Jan 1. 2023 New Year’s Day | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED |
| Monday, Jan 2. 2023 | OPEN 7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. | OPEN 7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. | OPEN 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. |
Recreation Facilities
The following are open over the holiday season:
- Free public skate Dec. 26 from 1 to 2:15 p.m. at the following arenas: Frank McCool Arena, George Blundun/Optimist Arena, Henry Viney/Stew Hendry Arena
- Free public skate Jan. 1 from 1 to 2:15 p.m. at the following arenas: Rose Kohn/Jimmie Condon Arena, Murray Copot Arena, Henry Viney/Stew Hendry Arena
The following are closed over the holiday season:
- Arenas: closed Dec. 25, 26 and Jan. 1 apart from free public skate times listed above
- North Mount Pleasant and Wildflower Arts Centres: closed until Jan. 2
- Aquatic and Fitness Centres: closed Dec. 25, 26 and Jan. 1
- Leisure Centres: closed Dec. 25, 26 and Jan. 1
- Soccer Centre: closed Dec. 24 to Jan. 1
See facility websites for operating hours outside of these dates.