What’s open and closed on Victoria Day 2024 in Toronto

The Victoria Day long weekend is here, and if your plans include staying in the city, you should be OK weather-wise, despite some initial uncertainty in the weekend forecast.

Saturday and Sunday featured sunshine, with temperatures in the low to mid 20s. The forecast calls for a high of 26 C on holiday Monday.

Toronto police held a press conference on Thursday morning to discuss some Victoria Day long weekend safety measures, including enforcement that will see officers patrolling various parks and waterfront areas to ensure compliance with the fireworks bylaw. 

Toronto’s splash and spray pads will open for the season on Friday. Splash pads operate daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Beaches are expected to be busy, and the city reminded members of the public that bonfires are not permitted.

Fireworks

The City of Toronto says a fireworks display will be held at Ashbridges Bay Park on Monday at 10 p.m. Fireworks on Victoria Day and Canada Day are allowed until 11 p.m. without a permit for residents on private property. 

Canada’s Wonderland will host a fireworks display a day earlier on Sunday at 10 p.m., when it closes.

Fireworks over Niagara Falls will begin on Friday and take place every night at 10 p.m. until October 14.

Closed

Banks, government offices, libraries and mail delivery services.

Transit

GO Transit will operate on a Saturday schedule on Monday.

The TTC will operate on a holiday schedule, with most routes and subway service starting at 6 a.m.

The UP Express will operate on its weekend schedule.

Grocery and alcohol

LCBO locations will be closed on Monday. Select Beer Store locations will remain open.

Most big chain grocery stores will be closed on Monday, but some select locations will be open. Check with your local grocer for hours of operation.

Rabba Fine Foods stores will be open.

Select Shoppers Drug Mart and Rexall locations will also remain open. Check your local area for other pharmacy store hours.