What's Open and Closed in Toronto on Canada Day

Our fine country is turning 153 this Wednesday, July 1, and in true fashion, Torontonians will be celebrating, though, slightly differently year.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Canada Day will be celebrated virtually on Wednesday, with all in-person City-run events taking place online.

What's more, the restrictions implemented by the Ontario government still remain in place, meaning there will be no gathering of groups larger than 10 people and to remain two metres apart unless from the same household or social circle.

READ: Toronto Cancels All In-Person Canada Day Events and Celebrations

If you're not planning on heading to a cottage, here's what's open and closed in Toronto this Wednesday, July 1.

What's open in Toronto:

Transit

The TTC will run on a holiday service schedule
The GO Train will operate on a Saturday schedule

Malls

CF Markville (5000 Hwy 7) - 11 am to 6 pm
CF Toronto Eaton Centre (220 Yonge Street) - 11 am to 7 pm
Promenade (1 Promenade Circle) - 11 am to 7 pm
Square One Shopping Centre (100 City Centre Drive) - 11 am to 7 pm
Toronto Premium Outlets (13850 Steeles Avenue West) - 11 am to 7 pm
Vaughan Mills (1 Bass Pro Mills Drive) - 11 am to 6 pm

Attractions

Parks and green spaces. However, some amenities such as playgrounds and play structures are still closed
Splash pads are open
Six Toronto beaches are now open (Bluffer’s Park Beach, Cherry/Clarke Beach, Kew-Balmy Beach, Marie Curtis Park East Beach, Sunnyside Beach and Woodbine Beach) with lifeguards on duty from 11:30 am to 6:30 pm
On July 1, four more beaches are expected to open: Centre Island Beach. Gibraltar Point Beach, Hanlan’s Point Beach, Ward’s Island Beach
Toronto Islands are now open to the public. Tickets for ferries must be purchased online ahead of time to prevent overcrowding
Golf courses
Casa Loma — open from 9:30 am to 5 pm — tickets available online
Toronto Zoo’s Scenic Safari Drive-Thru is open, but tickets must be purchased in advance online and are timed
Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada — open daily from 10 am to 8 pm with timed ticket purchases online
Aga Khan Museum — open from 10 am to 8 pm, timed tickets must be purchased online

Food

Rabba Fine Foods
Some restaurant patios, depending on location

What’s closed in Toronto:

Banks
City Hall
LCBOs
Beer Stores
Most grocery stores
Canada Post

Attractions

High Park Zoo and Riverdale Farm – remains closed since mid-March
Art Gallery of Ontario (reopens July 2 to members and annual pass holders, and July 23 to the public)
Ontario Science Centre – remains closed since mid-March
Canada's Wonderland
CN Tower
Gardiner Museum
Hockey Hall of Fame
Movie theatres
Royal Ontario Museum

Malls

Bayview Village Shops
CF Fairview Mall
CF Sherway Gardens
Dufferin Mall
Hillcrest Mall
Scarborough Town Centre
Yorkdale Shopping Centre
Yorkville Village

Cancelled City-run events:

Fireworks at Ashbridge’s Bay, Centennial Park, Milliken Park, Stan Wadlow Park and Weston Lions Park
Canada Day celebrations on Mel Lastman Square
Scarborough’s annual Canada Day event
Centennial Park Canada Day Celebration
East York Canada Day parade and festival

Of course, if you would prefer to celebrate from the comfort of your own home, you can enjoy the virtual events taking place throughout the day.

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What's Open and Closed in Toronto on Canada Day

For those planning on staying in the city, here's a list of what's open and closed in Toronto this Canada Day.

What's open in Toronto:

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Cancelled City-run events:

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