The new year begins this Sunday, and if you're looking to head out and perhaps get a jumpstart on your resolutions, here's what's open and what's closed in Vancouver on New Year's Day, to help you better plan out your day.
Similar to Christmas weekend, because New Year's Day falls on a Sunday this year, many offices, businesses, and stores are also closed on Monday, January 2 to make up for the statutory holiday.
However, plenty of grocery stores and attractions will remain open, so there are still plenty of options when it comes to things to do!
When in doubt, double-check hours before you head out. Most importantly -- Happy New Year, Vancouver!
What's Closed in Vancouver on New Year's Day
- Government Buildings (also closed on Monday, January 2)
- Canada Post (also closed on Monday, January 2)
- Banks (also closed on Monday, January 2)
- ICBC (also closed on Monday, January 2)
- Public Libraries
- BC Liquor Stores
- Costco
- Vancouver Art Gallery
- Granville Island
What's Open in Vancouver on New Year's Day
Transit
- TransLink SkyTrain and Buses(but not the West Coast Express)
- SeaBus (Sunday / Holiday schedule)
Shopping and Groceries
- Metrotown(11:00 am to 7:00 pm)
- The Amazing Brentwood (10:00 am to 5:00 pm)
- Pacific Centre (11:00 am to 6:00 pm)
- Nordstrom Pacific Centre (11:00 am to 6:00 pm)
- Guildford Town Centre (11:00 am to 7:00 pm)
- Richmond Centre (11:00 am to 6:00 pm)
- Walmart
- Superstore
- Save-On-Foods
- London Drugs
- Shopper's Drug Mart
Attractions
- Cineplex Theatres
- Robson Square Ice Rink (9:00 am to 9:00 pm)
- Science World (10:00 am to 5:00 pm)
- Vancouver Aquarium(9:30 am to 5:30 pm)
- Museum of Vancouver (10:00 am to 5:00 pm)
- Vancouver Lookout (10:00 am to 4:00 pm)
- FlyOver Canada (10:00 am to 9:00 pm)
- Greater Vancouver Zoo (9:00 am to 4:00 pm)
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