What’s Open at U of G on Victoria Day Weekend 2025

The University’s normal business operations will be reduced on Monday, May 19 for Victoria Day. Normal operations resume Tuesday, May 20.  

What’s open

Service areas open on Monday, May 19 include: 

  • Athletics Centre 
    • Reduced hours 
  • Ontario Veterinary College Health Sciences Centre, including the Companion Animal and Large Animal Clinics and the Farm Service Clinic 
    • Emergency referrals only 
  • Smith Lane Animal Hospital 
    • Hospital is closed. For after-hours emergencies during the holiday period, please call 519-823-8830 for further instructions on obtaining emergency care.   
  • Animal Health Lab 
    • AHL will have routine Saturday service. 
    • On Sunday, May 17 and Monday, May 18, the laboratory is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. to receive samples only (no testing performed). Sample drop-off in vestibule is available 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. 
  • The Arboretum 
    • Grounds are open, buildings are closed 
  • Residence Desks – East Desk is open 24/7 

What’s closed 

  • The University Centre is closed this weekend, beginning at 5 p.m. on Friday, May 16 and ending on 6:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 20 for construction. The UC will be closed to the public for the entire period, only accessible to essential staff and construction workers. 
  • All Hospitality Services locations will be closed for the weekend, reopening on Tuesday, May 20.  
  • The McLaughlin Library is closed Saturday, May 17 to Monday, May 19.

For additional units and services, please check their websites for hours of operation. 

Campus Safety Officers are on duty all day, every day, all year, including during statutory holidays. They may be reached at 519-824-4120, Ext. 52000, in case of emergencies and at Ext. 52245 for non-emergency calls. 

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