We're here with what you need to know about Canada Day in Metro Vancouver for 2026.
To start, public transit will be operating on holiday schedules. According to TransLink, buses will run on a holiday/Sunday schedule, while SkyTrains and SeaBuses will all run on modified versions of the Sunday/holiday schedule. West Coast Express will not operate.
TransLink customer service offices will also all be closed both days. Holiday fares will be in effect on Wednesday, which means you only need to pay a one-zone fare to travel across all zones.
Here's a deeper dive into what's open and closed on Canada Day:
What's Closed in Vancouver on Canada Day
- Government buildings
- Canada Post
- Banks
- ICBC
- Public libraries
- BC Liquor Stores
- Costco
What's Open in Vancouver on Canada Day
Shopping and Groceries
- Metrotown (11:00 am to 7:00 pm)
- The Amazing Brentwood (10:00 am to 8:00 pm)
- Pacific Centre (10:00 am to 9:00 pm)
- Guildford Town Centre (11:00 am to 7:00 pm)
- Richmond Centre (11:00 am to 7:00 pm)
- Walmart
- Superstore
- Save-On-Foods
- London Drugs
- Shopper’s Drug Mart (select locations)
Attractions
- Cineplex Theatres
- Vancouver Aquarium (10:00 am to 5:00 pm)
- Vancouver Lookout (10:00 am to 7:00 pm)
- FlyOver Canada (9:30 am to 9:00 pm)
- Greater Vancouver Zoo (9:00 am to 5:00 pm)





















