What’s open & closed over New Year’s & transit info
Posted December 22, 2012 11:46 am.
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It’s the most wonderful time of the year but it can also be the busiest. Here’s a look at all of the information you need to know about what’s open and closed during the Christmas and New Year’s period.
Shopping
Jan. 1: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Jan. 1: closed
Jan. 1: closed
Pacific Mall
Open 365 days a year.
Jan. 1: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Jan. 1: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
LCBO/Beer Stores
LCBO
Dec. 31: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Jan. 1: closed
Click here for individual store hours.
Beer Store
Dec. 31: 9:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Jan. 1: closed
Government offices, libraries:
- Government offices will be closed New Year’s Day.
- Toronto Public Library branches will be closed New Year’s Day.
Toronto garbage collection:
Click here for more information on local pickup schedules.
Canada Post
No delivery or collection on Jan. 1.
Transit:
Dec. 31: Travel FREE after 10 p.m.
Subway and most routes start at 6 a.m. Free parking at most TTC lots after 3 p.m. Subway, most bus and streetcar service extended until 4 a.m. Click here for more New Year’s Eve information.
Jan.1: Fare increase takes effect. Sunday service with most routes starting at 9 a.m.
Dec. 31: Free service after 8 p.m. Earlier homebound, minor adjustments and late evening departures for some GO Train and Bus routes, on all corridors.
Jan.1: Sunday schedule.
Click on the following links for more information on other GTA transit systems:
VIVA/YRT
Mississauga Transit
Brampton Transit
Durham Transit
Halton Transit
Local attractions:
Most attractions, including the ROM, AGO, the Ontario Science Centre and CN Tower, are open on New Year’s Day.
Click here for the holiday operating hours for City of Toronto skating rinks.
