What’s open and closed in Lakeshore and Essex County this Easter weekend

By: Matt Weingarden, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Lakeshore News Reporter

Residents in Lakeshore and throughout Essex County can expect several service disruptions and closures over Easter Sunday and Easter Monday, as the region marks the holiday weekend.

Municipal offices and services

All municipal offices in Lakeshore and surrounding municipalities — including Essex, Kingsville, Tecumseh, Amherstburg and Leamington — will be closed on Easter Monday, April 1. Regular hours will resume on Tuesday, April 2.

Essential services such as fire, police and emergency medical services will continue uninterrupted throughout the weekend. For municipal emergencies, after-hours contact information is available on each municipality’s website.

Garbage and recycling collection

Garbage and recycling collection will proceed as usual in most areas over Easter Sunday and Easter Monday. Residents should continue to place waste and recycling at the curb by 7 a.m. on their regularly scheduled collection days unless otherwise notified by their local municipality.

Transfer stations and public drop-off depots will be open with regular hours on Easter Monday. Hours may vary by location, so residents are advised to check with their local public works department or waste authority for updates.

Transit

Transit Windsor will operate on a reduced Sunday schedule for Easter Sunday. Regular weekday service will resume on Easter Monday.

Leamington to Windsor Transit (LTW Transit) and Tecumseh Transit will not run on Easter Sunday. Service will resume on Easter Monday with standard weekday hours.

Grocery stores and shopping

Most major grocery stores — including Metro, Sobeys, FreshCo, and the Real Canadian Superstore — will be closed on Easter Sunday. Some may reopen on Easter Monday with reduced hours. Residents are encouraged to check with individual store locations for specific holiday schedules.

Convenience stores and some independent grocers may remain open at the discretion of their owners. Customers should call ahead to confirm availability.

Devonshire Mall in Windsor and Tecumseh Mall will be closed on Easter Sunday but open on Easter Monday. Store hours may vary.

LCBO and Beer Stores

LCBO and Beer Store locations across the region will be closed on Easter Sunday. Some stores may open on Easter Monday with modified hours. Shoppers are encouraged to check the store locator on the LCBO or Beer Store websites for specific hours.

Health care services

Hospitals in Windsor and Essex County, including Windsor Regional Hospital and Erie Shores HealthCare, will continue to offer emergency services throughout the weekend.

Outpatient services, lab testing, and non-urgent clinics will not operate on Easter Sunday or Easter Monday. Most COVID-19 and flu assessment centres, as well as vaccination clinics, will also be closed on both days.

Pharmacies will vary in hours, with some open at reduced capacity. Residents should contact their local pharmacy or consult the Ontario pharmacy locator tool online for more information.

Libraries and community centres

Essex County Library branches will be closed on Easter Sunday and Easter Monday. Regular service will resume on Tuesday, April 2.

Most municipal recreation centres and arenas in Lakeshore and surrounding communities will be closed on Easter Sunday. Select locations may offer limited programming on Easter Monday. Residents should check their municipality’s website for detailed schedules.