The August Civic Holiday is quickly approaching, which means most Toronto residents can expect to enjoy an extra-long weekend. But as with any holiday, you'll want to be aware of what's open and closed in Toronto this Monday, August 1.

Many businesses will either close their doors completely or be operating on a modified schedule, but thankfully most of the city's biggest attractions will remain open. If you're unsure whether a restaurant or small businesses will be open on Monday, it's best to call ahead.

The city will also be experiencing a number of road closures over the weekend, many due to the return of Caribana, so be sure to plan travel accordingly.

What’s Closed in Toronto on the August Civic Holiday:

  • Government offices
  • Libraries
  • Banks
  • LCBOs
  • Most grocery stores
  • St. Lawrence Market
  • Canada Post

What's Open in Toronto on the August Civic Holiday:

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Shopping

  • Bramalea City Centre (25 Peel Centre Drive) – 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • CF Markville (5000 Hwy 7) – 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • CF Toronto Eaton Centre (220 Yonge Street) – 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
  • The Pacific Mall (4300 Steeles Avenue East) – 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
  • Square One Shopping Centre (100 City Centre Drive) – 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Toronto Premium Outlets (13850 Steeles Avenue West) – 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
  • Vaughan Mills (1 Bass Pro Mills Drive) – 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
  • Shoppers Drug Mart: Most locations will be open in the GTA. To see if your store location near you is open, check here
  • Rexall 159 Yonge Street — 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; 250 University Avenue — 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.; 777 Bay Street — 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Attractions

  • CN Tower
  • Hockey Hall of Fame
  • Ontario Place
  • The Art Gallery of Ontario
  • The Ontario Science Centre
  • Movie theatres
  • Ripley’s Aquarium
  • Royal Ontario Museum
  • Parks and green spaces
  • Splash pads are open
  • Toronto beaches will have lifeguards on duty from 10:30 am to 7:30 pm
  • Toronto Islands
  • Casa Loma
  • Toronto Zoo

Grocery/Beer stores

  • Select Beer Stores will be open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Food Depot 155 Dupont Street – open 24 hours
  • Galleria Supermarket 7040 Yonge Street – 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.; 865 York Mills Road – 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.; 558 Yonge Street Toronto – 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.; 351 Bloor Street Toronto – 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
  • Kitchen Table 10 Queens Quay West – 6 a.m. to midnight; 389 Spadina Road – 7 a.m. to midnight; 705 King Street West – 6 a.m. to 2 a.m.
  • Loblaws 60 Carlton Street – 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
  • Pusateri’s 57 Yorkville Avenue – 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.; 2901 Bayview Avenue – 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; 1539 Avenue Road – 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Rabba Fine Foods (various locations) — open 24 hours
  • Whole Foods 87 Avenue Road — 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • FarmBoy 777 Bay Street — 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; 207 Queens Quay West — 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; 841 Brown’s Line — 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; 5245 Dundas Street West — 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; 744 Dupont Street — 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; 29 Bathurst Street — 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; 1005 Lake Shore Boulevard East — 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; 2149 Yonge Street — 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

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