Closures and cancellations

Find program cancellations, learn about large events that may affect your visit and check holiday hours.

Holiday closures – December 24 to January 1

Last updated on December 15, 2025.

Holiday hours for city facilities
Facility Dec 24 Dec 25 and 26 Dec 31 Jan 1
Albert McCormick Community Centre (AMCC) Closed at noon Closed Closed at 3 p.m. Closed
Bechtel Park Manulife Soccer & Sports Centre Closed at noon Closed Closed Closed
Moses Springer Community Centre Closed Closed Closed at 3 p.m. Closed
RIM Park Manulife Sportsplex and Healthy Living Centre Closed at noon Closed Closed at 3 p.m. Closed
Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex and Swimplex (WMRC)

Swimplex closed at 11:45 a.m. 

Building closed at noon

Closed

Swimplex closed at 1 p.m. 

Building closed at 3 p.m.

Closed
WMRC Community Pavilion Closed at noon Closed Closed Closed

Waterloo City Hall

Note: City Hall services are closed December 29 and 30, but the building remains open for tenant offices.

City offices closed at noon

Building closed at 2 p.m.

Closed

City offices closed at noon

Building closed at 2 p.m.

Closed

Waterloo Service Centre

Note: From December 22 to January 5, the customer service counter is closed for construction. In-person payments are not available.

Closed at noon Closed Closed Closed
Waterloo Public Square outdoor rink Closed at 6 p.m. Closed Open – weather permitting Open – weather permitting

Program cancellations

Program cancellations last updated on December 4, 11:30 a.m.

Program cancellations and closures
Date Facility Program Time
December 16 Uptown rink Closed for special event All day

ActiveWaterloo guide changes

ActiveWaterloo guide changes last updated: December 4, 11:30 a.m.

ActiveWaterloo guide changes
Course Code Notes
Crochet – Beginner; Crochet – Projects 87230, 87231 Programs cancelled
Little Chefs 87624 Location is WMRC