What is open/closed New Year’s Day

It was a different start to the new year with businesses and bars remaining closed in Toronto brought on by rising COVID-19 cases, but as we wake up in 2021 there are a few essential services that remain open.

But, some of those businesses will be operating on reduced hours.

Here is a full list of the closures and business on reduced hours to keep in mind.

Note: The rest of the province joined Toronto in the lockdown at 12:01 a.m. on Dec. 26th.

Transit:

• Friday, January 1, 2021 (New Year’s Day): Sunday service

Services:

• Banks and government offices are closed New Year’s Day.
• Canada Post offices are closed on New Year’s Day.
• LCBO will be closed on New Year’s Day.
• The Beer Store is closed on New Year’s Day.

Grocery/drug stores

Most grocery stores will be closed on New Year’s Day but some local stores may be open. Call your local store before heading out.

Attractions

All attractions in Toronto, Peel Region and York Region are closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Malls

Most stores in Toronto, Peel Region, and York Region are currently closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, however some stores in the malls which provide essential services and items will be open.

Eaton Centre:

• New Year’s Day- 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Yorkdale Shopping Centre:

• New Year’s Day- closed

Fairview Park Mall

• New Year’s Day- closed

Sherway Gardens

• New Year’s Day- closed

Scarborough Town Centre

• New Year’s Day- closed

 

Ice skating

Toronto

In Toronto, people can book ice skating in 45-minute blocks at 54 outdoor skating rinks across the city. Reservations need to be made online and each time slot is limited to 25 people to ensure social distancing.

York Region

The following outdoor skating trails are open, but with limited capacity.

• Richmond Green Skate Trail (must sign up 24 hours in advance)
• Markham Civic Centre Outdoor Ice Rink (spot must be pre-booked)
• Riverwalk Commons (spots must be pre-booked)

Brampton

Outdoor skating rinks are open in Brampton. Skaters must pre-book their spot in 45-minute intervals. Here are the following rinks open for use:

• Gore Meadows Covered Outdoor Skating Rink
• Chinguacousy Park Skating Recreational Trail
• Gage Park Outdoor Skating Recreational Trail
• Mount Pleasant Outdoor Skating Rink
• Flower City Community Campus Outdoor Skating Rink
• Valleybrook Park Outdoor Synthetic Skating Rink
• Morris Kerbel Park Outdoor Skating Rink
• Earnscliffe Park Outdoor Skating Rink

Mississauga

There are two outdoor skating rinks open in Mississauga, Burnhamthorpe Community Centre and Woodhurst Outdoor Rink. Reservations must be made in order to access the skating rinks.