November 10, 2025
RED FM News Desk
Calgarians will see several changes to city services on Tuesday as residents mark Remembrance Day and pay tribute to those who served and sacrificed for Canada.
Calgary Transit will operate on a Saturday schedule on Nov. 11. Parking will be free in all on-street ParkPlus zones, while weekend rates will apply at city-run parkades and surface lots.
Regular rates will remain in effect at partner lots, including the Calgary Stampede, TELUS Spark, the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo, and Heritage Park.
Veterans will be able to ride transit for free by showing veteran identification or wearing a uniform. Vehicles with veteran licence plates will also receive free parking in all city-managed surface lots and parkades.
The Calgary Parking Contact Centre and the Impound Lot will be closed for the day.
Road closures and ceremonies
The Field of Crosses memorial on Memorial Drive will lead to road closures between 4 Street N.E. and 10 Street N.W. from 9 a.m. to noon. The city says crews working on the Sunnyside flood barrier are coordinating with event organizers to ensure attendees can access the site and find parking.
The Calgary Highlanders’ annual Remembrance Day parade around Central Memorial Park will also result in road closures from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., including:
- 13 Avenue S.W. between 2 and 5 Street S.W.
- 12 Avenue S.W. between 2 and 4 Street S.W.
- 4 Street S.W. between 12 and 13 Avenue S.W.
More information on ongoing road closures is available on the City of Calgary’s website.
Facility hours and free recreation
Several city recreation facilities will offer free admission on Remembrance Day.
Free swimming will be available from 1 to 2:30 p.m. and from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at the following pools:
- Canyon Meadows Aquatic and Fitness Centre (89 Canova Rd. S.W.)
- Inglewood Aquatic Centre (1527 17 Ave. S.E.)
- Shouldice Aquatic Centre (5303 Bowness Rd. N.W.)
The city is asking residents to attend only one swim session due to high demand. Pools will be cleared between time slots to accommodate new visitors.
Free skating will take place from 1 to 2:15 p.m. at:
- Ernie Starr Arena (4808 14 Ave. S.E.)
- Shouldice Arena (1515 Home Rd. N.W.)
- Stu Peppard Arena (5300 19 St. S.W.)
The Village Square Leisure Centre (2623 56 St. N.E.) will offer paid swimming from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and paid skating from 1 to 2:15 p.m.
The following city facilities will be closed on Nov. 11:
- All indoor pools, fitness centres and arenas (except those listed above)
- Calgary Soccer Centre
- North Mount Pleasant and Wildflower arts centres
- Animal Services Centre
The city says all registered and drop-in programs, including swimming lessons, will be cancelled for the day.
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