What is open/closed this Canada Day weekend
As City of Toronto staff get ready to host a Canada Day fireworks display at Ashbridge's Bay, the Toronto Police Service outlined how officers will be focusing on safety at this year's events. Nick Westoll reports.
Posted June 29, 2023 4:08 am.
Last Updated June 30, 2023 6:34 pm.
Canada Day is fast-approaching and it falls on a Saturday this year, meaning the holiday is on Monday. There will be lots of activities and events to keep you busy in the city this weekend.
You can check out a full list of activities and events here. But, keep in mind, there will be some closures for the observed holiday Monday and Canada Day this year.
Attractions open on Saturday and Monday
- Canada’s Wonderland: Open 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Splash Works: Open 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Casa Loma: Open 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- CN Tower: Open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Hockey Hall of Fame: Open 10 a.m. to 6 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 11 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 7 p.m.
Beer/LCBO
- Select Beer Store locations will be open on Saturday, click here to locate one in your area
- LCBO stores will be closed on Saturday.
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 Saturday and Monday, including some Pusateri’s locations. Check your local location for hours.
- St. Lawrence Market will be open July 1 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and July 2 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and will feature live entertainment, children’s activities and food vendors outside on the pedestrian-only Market Street.
- Some Shoppers Drug Mart and Rexall locations will be open on Saturday, call ahead or check online for your location’s hours
Malls
Open (Saturday)
- Eaton Centre: 11 a.m. to 7 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 (Saturday)
- Dufferin Mall
- Scarborough Town Centre
- Sherway Gardens
- Yorkdale Mall (However, some restaurants and the Cineplex will be open.)
- Shops at Don Mills
- Fairview Mall
Other
- Banks and government offices will have reduced hours on Saturday and closed on Monday.
- No mail delivery on Monday.
- Toronto Public Library branches will be closed on Saturday.
