What's Open and Closed in Toronto on Canada Day

Canada is turning 154 this Thursday, July 1, and many Torontonians will be celebrating Canada Day. (Though many will also choose not to.)

Either way, as the province enters the next stage of its reopening framework, it's worth noting that many tourist attractions are closed and large outdoor celebrations will not be happening.

If you have to run out for last-minute BBQ supplies many grocery stores -- but not all -- will be open, so be sure to check your local store's hours.

If you're not planning on heading to a cottage, here’s a look at what else is and isn’t open on Canada Day.

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What’s Closed in Toronto:

Government offices
Libraries
Banks
LCBOs
Beer Stores
Most grocery stores
Canada Post
Indoor attractions

What's Open in Toronto:

Transit

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

Malls

Bramalea City Centre (25 Peel Centre Drive) - 11 am to 6 pm
CF Markville (5000 Hwy 7) - 10 am to 6 pm
CF Toronto Eaton Centre (220 Yonge Street) - 11 am to 7 pm
The Pacific Mall (4300 Steeles Avenue East) - 11 am to 8 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) - 10 am to 6 pm

Attractions

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 are open to the public. Tickets for ferries must be purchased online ahead of time to prevent overcrowding.
Golf courses.
Casa Loma is open and you can dine outdoors in the garden.
Toronto Zoo: Tickets must be pre-booked with specific time slots.

Grocery stores

Food Depot (155 Dupont Street) - open 24 hours
Galleria Supermarket (7040 Yonge Street) - 8 am to 10 pm; (865 York Mills Road) - 8 am to 10 pm; (558 Yonge Street Toronto) - 8 am to 10 pm; (351 Bloor Street Toronto) - 8 am to 10 pm
Kitchen Table (10 Queens Quay West) - 6 am to midnight; (389 Spadina Road) – 7 am to midnight; (705 King Street West) - 6 am to 2 am
Loblaws (60 Carlton Street) - 7 am to 8 pm
Pusateri’s (57 Yorkville Avenue) - 8:30 am to 6 pm; (Bayview Village, 2901 Bayview Avenue) - 9 am to 6 pm; (1539 Avenue Road) - 7 am to 6 pm.
Rabba Fine Foods(various locations): open 24 hours
Whole Foods (87 Avenue Road, Toronto): 10 am to 7 pm

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What's Open and Closed in Toronto on Canada Day

For those not heading to a cottage and planning on staying in the city, here's a list of what's open and closed in Toronto this Canada Day.

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