Open establishments and closures in Toronto on the holiday Monday
Civic Holiday Monday in Toronto: A Guide to Openings and Closures
On Civic Holiday Monday in Toronto, most shopping centres, grocery stores, restaurants, and major tourist attractions will be open, though many may operate on reduced or holiday hours. Public transit, including TTC and GO Transit, will run on holiday or Saturday schedules.
Openings
- Most shopping malls, grocery stores, pharmacies (some Shoppers Drug Mart and Rexall locations), restaurants, movie theatres, public transit (holiday schedule), ferry service to Toronto Island, select Beer Store locations (11 a.m. to 6 p.m.), and Ripley's Aquarium will be open[1][3][5].
- The Gardiner Museum, CN Tower, Casa Loma, High Park Animal Display and Riverdale Farm, Aga Khan Museum, Fort York National Historic Site, Scarborough Museum, Ontario Science Centre at Harbourfront Centre, Bata Shoe Museum, Art Gallery of Ontario, Centreville Amusement Park, Distillery Historic District, Toronto Zoo, Allan Gardens Conservatory and Centennial Park Conservatory, Arcadia Earth, Little Canada, and Hockey Hall of Fame will also be open[1][2][3][4].
- Some shopping centres, including Eaton Centre, Scarborough Town Centre, Fairview Mall, Dufferin Mall, Sherway Gardens, Yorkdale, Bayview Village, Shops at Don Mills, The Well, and Stackt Market, will have adjusted hours on Civic Holiday Monday[6].
- City of Toronto outdoor pools, wading pools, and splash pads will be open on Civic Holiday Monday[3].
- Ripley's Aquarium will be open from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Civic Holiday Monday[1].
Closures
- Banks, government offices and services, libraries, post offices, St. Lawrence Market, LCBO stores, community centres, and indoor pools will be closed[1][3][5].
- Toronto Public Library branches will be closed on Sunday and Monday[3].
- Canada Post will not deliver mail on Civic Holiday Monday[3].
- Select Toronto History Museums and City of Toronto cultural centres will be closed on Civic Holiday Monday[1][3].
Important Notes
- Because hours can vary by individual business, it is advisable to check directly with specific stores or attractions before visiting.
- Fireworks are not permitted without a permit on Civic Holiday in Toronto[1][3].
- GO Transit will operate on its Saturday schedule[1].
- Some Beer Store, LCBO, and Wine Rack locations will be open on Civic Holiday Monday[3].
[1] - Toronto.ca [2] - TTC.ca [3] - City of Toronto News Release [4] - Attractions Ontario [5] - Shoppers Drug Mart Holiday Hours [6] - Mall Hours
Sports stores may open during Civic Holiday Monday in Toronto as some shopping centres, like Eaton Centre or Yorkdale, will have adjusted hours. However, it's advisable to confirm directly with specific stores as hours can vary. On the other hand, home-and-garden stores, such as those found in shopping centres like The Well or Stackt Market, might be open, but lifestyle products might not be delivered by Canada Post on this day since they do not deliver mail on Civic Holiday Monday.
