ULTIMATE "What's open & what's closed" thread for ALL holidays! (TO Centric)

[_Allan_]

RFD has nothing to do with this thread, other then I'm posting it, because damn it, I'm sick of you all asking every year, what's open/closed, when there are already dozens of threads! I will maintain this list as I can. Hopefully a mod/admin will sticky it to the Off Topic section - note, that while it says "TO Centric", most items are applicable across the country. For local store hours, check your local news paper or CP24. For local transit, check their websites. Tourist areas are usually open all year.

ALL STAT HOLIDAYS:
Yonge St. is a designated tourist area, and businesses there are allowed to open on a stat. So if you want to do any shopping in the city, you'll have to head downtown. The area runs from Richmond St. north to Grosvenor and from Bay to just east of Yonge, and includes the Eaton Centre.

MOST PUBLIC TRANSIT SYSTEMS operate on holiday or modified service. For FULL information on GTA Transit system scheduals, I suggest you visit Transit Toronto's website where they have very detailed info from TTC to Hamilton to Durham and even Kitchener area's transit plans.

Gas Stations, Resturants, and Variety/Conveiance Stores are on "per owner decision'. They can open if they want, but don't have to.

NEW YEARS DAY

Eaton Centre Noon - 5pm and some stores around the area

FAMILY DAY (Monday closest to Feb 15)

The LCBO and The Beer Store will be closed on Monday. All municipal and provincial government services, banks and the Toronto Stock Exchange will also be closed.

Canada Post offices are open, except for those located in a retail outlet, such as Shoppers Drug Mart, that is closed.

All Toronto Public Library branches will be closed on Monday.

Most malls in the GTA are closed on the Monday, but Eaton Centre will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Vaughn Mills, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Square One, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Pacific Mall, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

The CN Tower will be open from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Monday. A $35 Family Day admission pass, good for three visitors, is being offered the whole weekend.
The Art Gallery of Ontario will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Monday. Visitors can pick up Family Day activity packs.
Other attractions, such as the Ontario Science Centre and the Royal Ontario Museum, and movie theatres will be open.

[_Allan_]

EASTER FRIDAY / SUNDAY / MONDAY (varies by year, check the calendar)

Supermarkets, malls, banks, schools, libraries and the TSX will be closed on Good Friday.
Canada Post will be closed on both Friday and Monday. Some schools will remain closed on Easter Monday.
The Eaton Centre will be open Good Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., but will be closed on Easter Sunday.
All LCBO outlets and Beer Stores will be closed, but a case is still within reach — Steam Whistle Brewing will be open on Good Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
The St. Francis of Assisi Church Good Friday parade takes place closing several roads throughout the afternoon.
The parade will assemble at 2 p.m., at the intersection of Grace St. and Mansfield Ave., start at 3 p.m. and should wrap up by 6 p.m.


VICTORIA DAY (third Monday of May)

Supermarkets, Canada Post, some malls, banks, schools, libraries and the TSX will be closed.

Victoria Day is also the unofficial start of the gardening season for many. Some garden stores stay open during the holiday, but check with the one nearest you to be sure.
Metro Most stores in what used to be called Dominion are closed but there are a few exceptions. As well, 11 of the stores with garden centres will be open.
Loblaws All stores closed for the holiday.
Sobeys A few scattered stores may be open. Check to see if the one you go to is on that list.
Home Depot All their stores will be shut down for the day, but gardening centres throughout most of the GTA will be in full bloom from 7am-5pm.
---The Wine Rack/Sobey's Queen's Quay West (416) 861-3044
---Food Depot (Dupont and Davenport) and Rabba grocery stores (various locations)
---The Eaton Centre, Pacific Mall, Vaughan Mills and Square One shopping malls
---Most shops on Yonge Street between Gerrard and Queen Street
---The Toronto Zoo, ROM, Science Centre, Ontario Place, and Canada's Wonderland (who will be hosting fireworks on Sunday)

[_Allan_]

CANADA DAY

Public Transit: see Transit Toronto Blog

What’s Open:
* Bramalea City Centre
* Eaton Centre
* Square One
* Pacific Mall
* Many stores on Yonge Street, between Richmond and College, will also be open.
* Royal Ontario Museum
* Ontario Science Centre
* Toronto Zoo
* Vaughan Mills

What’s Closed:
* Beer and liquor stores
* Most chain supermarkets
* Yorkdale Mall
* Banks
* Post Offices
* Government buildings

Fireworks:
Comprehensive list Provided by City of Toronto

First Monday of August

Simcoe Day in Toronto (in honour of the first Lieutenant-Governor of Upper Canada and the promulgator of the Act Against Slavery)
Civic Holiday in MB, NWT, NU, PEI,
Heritage Day in AB,
British Columbia Day in BC,
New Brunswick Day in NB,
Natal Day in Halifax NS,
Saskatchewan Day in SK

Special Info in Ontario: August Civic Public Holiday - first Monday in August. This is not a statutory holiday, and, as such, only federal employers are required to give the day off.
Transits run on different schedules, check http://Transit.Toronto.on.ca.

What's Open
Malls
* Eaton Centre
* Square One
* Pacific Mall
* Yorkdale Mall
* Vaughan Mills

Tourist attractions
* The Royal Ontario Museum
* Fort York
* The Art Gallery of Ontario
* The Ontario Science Centre
* The Toronto Zoo

What’s closed
* Banks
* Schools
* Government buildings
* public libraries
* Most LCBOs (see a list of open stores)
* Most beer stores (see a list of open stores)

[_Allan_]

LABOUR DAY

With summer winding down, city dwellers can still make the most of the season by taking in one of the many events toronto has to offer this labour day weekend.

Here’s a list of what’s happening and what’s open and closed:
• FOR GTA Transit Info for this weekend (as far away as Hamilton, and sometimes Guelph!), visit http://Transit.Toronto.on.ca
Labour Day marks the unofficial end to summer, one last chance to take in what the city has to offer. Most of Toronto is still up and running but banks, government offices and the post office are all closed Monday. Here's what's open around the city on Labour Day Monday.
TIP: Be sure not to miss the last day of the CNE, including the Canadian International Air Show.

ATTRACTIONS
Canada’s Wonderland
Monday: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
CNE
Gates are open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., rides 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and the grounds itself until 10 p.m.
The ROM
Monday: 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
AGO
Monday: Closed
Ontario Science Centre
Monday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
TIFF Bell Lightbox
The Lightbox is open with films screening from 8 a.m. to midnight all weekend.
Casa Loma
Monday: 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Toronto Zoo
Monday: 9:30 am to 6:30 pm (last admission 5:30 p.m.)

MALLS
CLOSED:
Yorkdale
Fairview
Sherway Gardens
Scarborough Town Centre
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OPEN:
The Eaton Centre
Monday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Vaughan Mills
Monday: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Bramalea City Centre
Monday: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Bloor-Yorkville
Holt Renfrew is open 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., and Hazelton Lanes is open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Pacific Mall
Regular Hours

SERVICES
LCBO
All LCBO stores are closed.
Toronto Public Library
All branches are closed on Monday.

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THANKSGIVING (Monday)

LCBO and The Beer Store will be closed on Thanksgiving Monday.
Store locations will be open during their regular weekend hours on Saturday & Sunday

On MONDAY some shopping malls in the GTA will be open: The Eaton Centre will be open from 10 a.m. To 6 p.m.; Vaughan Mills, 10 a.m. To 7 p.m.; and Square One, 11 a.m. To 6 p.m., stores on Yonge Street downtown, Pacific mall will be open as well. Most other places are closed.
24/7 Shoppers Drug Marts are open.
For the rest, check their websites or phone the store.

Other attractions, such as the ROM and CN Tower, will be open on Monday.

ALL MGTA (Much Greater Toronto Area, including Hamilton, Guelph etc.) VISIT TRANSIT: Visit http://Transit.Toronto.on.ca

All government services, the Toronto stock exchange, banks, libraries and post offices will be closed.

[_Allan_]

(2012) CHRISTMAS EVE/CHRISTMAS DAY

Shopping malls

Most shopping centres will be closed on Christmas Day.

The Toronto Eaton Centre will close at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 24 and will remain closed on Christmas Day. The mall will provide extended shopping hours on Boxing Day, staying open from 7 a.m. until 10 p.m.

The Pacific Mall, located on Steeles Avenue near Kennedy Road in Markham, is the largest indoor Asian mall in North America and takes pride in being open 365 days a year.

Movie theatres
Most of Toronto's movie theatres are open on Christmas Day but give yourself plenty of time if you are heading to an evening show. Theatres are a popular destination for those unwinding after a long day with family.

LCBO/Beer Stores
These stores will remain closed on Christmas Day and Boxing Day, so make your way down there ahead of time if you care to share a bottle of wine with your holiday feast.

Libraries, museums and attractions
Stock up on titles from your reading list by Saturday morning because all Toronto library branches close at 1 p.m. on Dec. 24 and remain closed through Dec. 27.

While the Ontario Science Centre is normally open seven days a week, it will be closed on Dec. 25.

Other tourist attractions that will also be closed on Christmas include:
*Casa Loma (closed at 1 p.m. on Dec. 24)
*CN Tower (closed at 8 p.m. on Dec. 24)
*Royal Ontario Museum (closes at 5:30 p.m. on Dec. 24)
*Toronto Zoo (last admission on Dec. 24 is 3:30 p.m.; closed at 4:30 p.m.)
*Art Gallery of Ontario

Skating rinks and ski hills
All city-run skating rinks will have adjusted hours on Christmas Day and Boxing Day and skating programs will run at a reduced level. Outdoor rinks at Nathan Phillips Square and Mel Lastman Square will remain open from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. through the holiday season.

The city's two ski hills, at Earl Bales Park and Centennial Park, remain closed due to seasonally mild weather conditions and an absolute lack of snow.

City services
Toronto's garbage, recycling and green bin programs will proceed as usual through the holidays, but all transfer stations and household hazardous waste drop-off depots will be closed on Monday, Dec. 26.

Animal Service shelters will accept adoptions until 4 p.m. on Dec. 24 and remain closed on Dec. 25 and 26.

Also closed on Christmas and Boxing Day:
* Most grocery stores
* Banks
* Post office
* Government offices, services

Holiday Transit Schedule
The the Toronto Transit Commission will operate over the Christmas and weekend with the following hours:
Monday, Dec. 24 – Subway and most service routes begin at 6 a.m. and run regular Saturday services.
Tuesday, Dec. 25 – Subway and most service routes begin at 9 a.m. and run regular Sunday service.
Wednesday, Dec. 26 – Subway and most routes will start at 6 a.m. and run on a holiday service, meaning buses and subways will run less frequently.
Thursday, Dec. 27 – Subway and most routes will start at 6 a.m. and run less frequently through peak times.
The TTC will run fewer subways and buses during peak hours from Wednesday, Dec. 28 to Friday, Dec. 30.

GO Transit will be altering its schedule for Dec. 24, with an earlier afternoon rush hour. On Christmas Day and Boxing Day, it will offer its holiday schedule. On Dec. 27 and 28, it will follow a Saturday schedule.

As always, for the best Transit Info, see http://transit.toronto.on.ca ...

[EPcjay]

Not sure why Scarborough Town Centre/ Yorkdale did this, but they are Open this year on July 1st, from 11-7. Closed on July 2nd

[_Allan_]

Not sure why Scarborough Town Centre/ Yorkdale did this, but they are Open this year on July 1st, from 11-7. Closed on July 2nd

Their usual Sunday Hours were 'expanded' to 11:00-19:00 recently (from 18:00). I think because Sunday is the 1st, most places will be closed on the Monday (as legally required).
http://www.yorkdale.com/plan-your-visit/hours/
Yorkdale Shopping Centre will be closed on the following dates:

Monday February 20, 2012 - Family Day
Friday April 6, 2012 - Good Friday
Sunday April 8, 2012 - Easter Sunday
Monday May 21, 2012 - Victoria Day
Monday July 2, 2012
Monday September 3, 2012 - Labour Day
Monday October 8, 2012 - Thanksgiving Day
Tuesday December 25, 2012 - Christmas Day
Tuesday January 1, 2013 - New Years Day

Please note:
Monday August 6, 2012 – Civic Holiday - Mall open 10am-6pm
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Scarborough Town Centre will be closed on the following dates:
Monday February 20, 2012 - Family Day
Friday April 6, 2012 - Good Friday
Sunday April 8, 2012 - Easter Sunday
Monday May 21, 2012 - Victoria Day
Monday July 2, 2012
Monday September 3, 2012 - Labour Day
Monday October 8, 2012 - Thanksgiving Day
Tuesday December 25, 2012 - Christmas Day
Tuesday January 1, 2013 - New Years Day

[_Allan_]

Well Sunday is the First, Monday is the Stat Holiday, so to stop you all from doing a dozen "what's open?!" threads here this is back at the top.
(I still think Admin should use common sense, and sticky this, but that'll never happen.)

[yao416]

Thanks Allan!!!

[joepoonie]

Loblaws and T&T are also open on Sunday (July 1st), but closed on Monday (July 2nd).

[sprung]

FYI - the brewery's own stores (Mill St, Steamwhistle, Amsterdam, Molson) are all open on most every holiday. Enjoy responsibly.

[konfusion666]

tl;dr Basically today is a normal "Sunday" as far as shopping is concerned. I know this confuses some people because technically it's "July 1st" today and people immediately think "Canada Day = holiday".

[heyhey]

Is the TTC free all day July 1?

[joepoonie]

Is the TTC free all day July 1?

No. Why would it be?

[MacMiller]

I booked a flight around 4am sunday that leaves on July 2nd (today). I am really under packed and I thought all stores were closes yesterday for Canada day but it looks like all major shopping centrers here are closed today. Anyone know whats open? Walmart, Shoppers, ect?? My flight is at 6 and I am stressing.