Victoria Day: What’s open/closed and everything else you need to know

By Patricia D'Cunha

The Victoria Day long weekend is upon us — the first one we can enjoy to the fullest since the COVID-19 pandemic began in 2020.

Most attractions are open this time around, as well as fireworks to enjoy. Most mask mandates have been lifted but keep in mind that they remain in effect for public transit for those planning to take it around town.

On the holiday Monday, there will be the usual closures (scroll below for a list).

For those staying in or coming into Toronto, the City is offering various fun things over the long weekend including splash pads for the kids. Click here for the activities.

During Victoria Day, Monday, May 23, Toronto police say officers will not be enforcing on-street parking bylaws in pay-and-display/metered areas, rush-hour routes, and in areas with posted signs indicating Monday to Friday regulations. But all other areas and parking offences will be enforced.

Road closures will also be in effect in the city for ActiveTO and road work. Click here for details.

Have a safe and happy long weekend.


Victoria Day: key facts

 

Fireworks

  • Canada’s Wonderland, Vaughan: Sunday, 10 p.m.
  • Ashbridges Bay Park, Toronto: Monday, 10 p.m.
  • Nobleton Arena (outside), King Township: Monday, dusk

Related: Celebrating Victoria Day long weekend with fireworks: Safety tips from the pros


Attractions open on Monday

  • Canada’s Wonderland: Open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
  • Casa Loma: Open 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • CN Tower: Open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
  • Hockey Hall of Fame: Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Ontario Place/Trillium Park: Open 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.
  • Ontario Science Centre: Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Ripley’s Aquarium: Open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
  • Royal Ontario Museum: Open 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
  • Art Gallery of Ontario: 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Toronto Zoo: Open 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Beer/LCBO

  • Select Beer Store locations will be open on Monday, click here to locate one in your area
  • LCBO stores will be closed on Monday

Transit

  • The TTC will run on a holiday service schedule on Monday
  • GO Transit will operate on a Saturday schedule on Monday

Grocery/pharmacy stores

  • Most grocery stores will be closed but some will be open on Monday, including the Loblaws at 60 Carlton St. and Pusateri’s locations
  • Some Shoppers Drug Mart and Rexall locations will be open on Monday, call ahead

Malls

Open (Monday)

  • Eaton Centre: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
  • Markville: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Pacific Mall: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
  • Square One Shopping Centre: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Vaughan Mills: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

 

Closed (Monday)

  • Dufferin Mall
  • Scarborough Town Centre
  • Sherway Gardens
  • Yorkdale Mall

Other

  • Banks and government offices will be closed on Monday
  • No mail delivery on Monday
  • Toronto Public Library branches will be closed on Sunday and Monday

 

— With files from Michelle Morton.

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