Labour Day

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Sat 4 Sep – Mon 6 Sep is a 3-day weekend with no leave needed.

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Where to go for Labour Day

Labour Day, the first Monday of September, is a national holiday and the last long weekend of summer, before the school year begins. Late-summer weather makes it a good time for a city or lake trip.

Mid-range

• Montréal · Québec

  Montréal-style bagels and smoked meat, late-summer produce at Jean-Talon Market, the cobbled streets of Old Montréal and walking trails on Mount Royal give a mix of food, history and green space.

  Typically around 6 September: high 25°C (77°F), low 14°C (57°F), rain on 39% of days.

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• Halifax · Nova Scotia

  A harbour city with a waterfront boardwalk, the star-shaped Citadel on the hill, the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 and plenty of seafood. Peggy's Cove and its lighthouse make an easy day trip.

  Typically around 6 September: high 21°C (69°F), low 15°C (59°F), rain on 41% of days.

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• Kelowna · British Columbia

  On Okanagan Lake in a warm, dry valley, with beaches, orchards and many wineries close to town. The old railway trestles of Myra Canyon on the Kettle Valley Rail Trail suit a walk or bike ride.

  Typically around 6 September: high 22°C (72°F), low 8°C (47°F), rain on 24% of days.

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• Jasper · Alberta

  Jasper National Park offers Maligne Canyon, boat trips on Maligne Lake and the Icefields Parkway toward the Columbia Icefield. Wildlife viewing is common, and the park is a designated dark-sky preserve.

  Typically around 6 September: high 14°C (57°F), low 3°C (37°F), rain on 50% of days.

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Trip ideas chosen by Public Holidays World, not sponsored. “Typically” lines are past averages, not forecasts; when the date is within about 9 days, a forecast is shown too.