Calgary forecast and open and closed

Calgarians are used to braving all the elements for the unofficial start of summer, but what exactly should people be preparing for this May long weekend?

CityNews 660 Meteorologist Kevin Stanfield says gusty winds will cool with the expected rain on Friday and more rain is possible Saturday and Sunday.

Friday will see temperatures near 10 degrees, and daytime highs should hover around the mid- to low-teens for the rest of the weekend. The city could still see its share of sunny breaks on Saturday and Sunday.

Extended forecast and latest weather updates for Calgary can be found here.

A weekend in May also marks the start of camping season in Alberta, and Carol Henke with the Calgary Fire Department (CFD) is out with a few words of advice for those looking to enjoy the great outdoors.

He said it all starts with checking fire bans and warnings.

“Because of the high risk of fire, if you can't make a fire, you should bring an alternative cooking and heating device with you,” he says.

Information on fire restrictions and advisories in Alberta can be found here.

Weekend warriors may begin to leave town on Thursday. Listen to CityNews 660 for the latest traffic updates every 10 minutes.

What's open and closed in Calgary on Victoria Day 2024

What's Opening Indoors in Calgary on Victoria Day Monday:

ATTRACTIONS

BANKS

Banks are closed on Monday

CALGARY PUBLIC LIBRARY

Calgary Public Library locations are closed on Monday

CANADA POST

Canada Post locations are closed on Mondays and no mail is delivered

FOOD AND BEVERAGE

Most grocery stores and liquor stores will be open on weekends, though some may have reduced hours. Check your local store for more details.

Costco locations are closed on Monday.

RECREATION/RECREATION CENTERS

Pools Southland Recreation Center and Village square recreation center closed on Monday.

All other arenas, indoor pools and fitness centers in Calgary will be closed on Monday.

SHOPPING PLACES

• The CF Chinook Center is open Friday and Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and Saturday and Monday from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
• CF Market Mall is open Friday and Sunday from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm, Saturday from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm, and Monday from 10:00 am to 9:00 pm.
• CORE Shopping Center – CLOSED Sunday, open Friday 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM, open until 10:00 AM. until 6:00 p.m. on Saturdays and Mondays
• CrossIron Mills is open Friday, Saturday and Monday from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM and Sunday from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
• Marlborough Mall – open Friday 11am to 5pm, Saturday and Monday 10am to 7pm, Sunday 11am to 6pm.
• Southcentre – open Friday and Sunday 11am to 6pm, Saturday and Monday 10am to 8pm.
• Sunridge Mall is open Friday and Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and Saturday and Monday from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

TRANSIT

Calgary Transit buses and CTrains will operate on a Sunday schedule on Monday. Read more can be found here.

There will be no CTrain service downtown on the long weekend. Blue Line trains will not operate between Sunalta and Breedland stations, Red Line trains will not operate between 39 Avenue and Sunnyside stations. During the closure, shuttle buses will run instead of trains. More information can be found here.