You blink, and it's August, which means that the Civic Holiday is nearly upon us. For some, this means a long weekend; for all, it means access to certain services, businesses, and attractions will be limited on Monday.

While many businesses will close their doors on Monday, August 5, some shopping centres, grocery stores, and pharmacies will remain open, albeit with reduced hours. It's best to check with individual stores for their holiday hours. Most major attractions will open to the public as well, so there will be plenty of options for some long weekend entertainment.


Here’s what’s open and closed in Toronto on the August Civic Holiday.

What's Closed In Toronto On The August Civic Holiday

  • Banks
  • Government offices and services, including Service Canada
  • Libraries
  • Post offices and mail delivery services

What's Open In Toronto On The August Civic Holiday

Services:

  • GO Transit will operate on a Saturday Schedule
  • The TTC will operate on a holiday service schedule

Shopping:

  • CF Fairview Mall (10 a.m. to 6 p.m.)
  • CF Markville (11 a.m. to 6 p.m.)
  • CF Sherway Gardens (10 a.m. to 7 p.m.)
  • CF Shops at Don Mills (10 a.m. to 9 p.m.)
  • CF Toronto Eaton Centre (11 a.m. to 7 p.m.)
  • Bayview Village Mall (10 a.m. to 6 p.m.)
  • Dufferin Mall (10 a.m. to 6 p.m.)
  • Pacific Mall (11 a.m. to 8 p.m.)
  • Toronto Premium Outlets (10 a.m. to 9 p.m.)
  • Vaughan Mills (11 a.m. to 7 p.m.)
  • Scarborough Town Centre (11 a.m. to 6 p.m.)
  • Yorkdale Shopping Centre (11 a.m. to 6 p.m.)
  • Select Shoppers Drug Mart and Rexall locations

Groceries:

Attractions:

  • Art Gallery of Ontario (10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
  • Royal Ontario Museum (10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.)
  • Canada's Wonderland (10 a.m. to 10 p.m.)
  • Casa Loma (9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
  • Bata Shoe Museum (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
  • CN Tower (9:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.)
  • High Park Zoo (9 a.m. to 7 p.m.)
  • Hockey Hall of Fame (10 a.m. to 6 p.m.)
  • Ontario Place (6 a.m. to 11 p.m.)
  • Ripleys Aquarium of Canada (9 a.m. to 11 p.m.)
  • Riverdale Farm (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
  • Toronto Zoo (9 a.m. to 7 p.m.)
  • Fort York (11 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
  • Cineplex Theatres (regular hours)
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