What’s Open and Closed on Canada Day – July 1st

What’s Open and Closed on Canada Day - Canadian flags over a closed for Canada Day sign.

Publié le 28 June 2024 Par Jobillico

^{July 1st is Canada Day, marked by celebrations and}^{special events}^{across the country. As}^{a statutory holiday}^,^it’s^{also a}^{day off from work}^{for many people.}^{Despite this,}^it’s^{common to find some businesses such as bars and restaurants open. As a result, many wondering}^what’s^{open and closed on Canada Day.}^Here’s^{a short list}^{to he}^{lp you plan your day.}

^{Please note that it is essential to check the opening and closing times of establishments on the official websites of the}^{various services}^{before visiting}^.

^{Looking for a French version of this article? Here it is.}

^Closed

^{The following will be closed on Canada Day:}

^{Government agencies/buildings}

^Libraries

^Banks

^{Post Offices}

^{LCBO locations (Ontario only)}

^Most^privately^{-owned businesses}

^{Federal and Provincial service centers, such as Service Ontario}

^Retail

^{The majority of}^retail^{stores will be}^{closed or}^operating^{under reduced hours. Stores}^located^{in tourist-heavy areas may still be open for business}

^{Some malls, including the Rideau Centre}^{in Ottawa}^{and the Eaton Centre}^{in Toronto}^{will be open for limited}^hours

^Most^groceries^{stores are closed, with some operating on a reduced schedule}

^Select^pharmacies^will^{be open for limited}^{, such as}^specific^{Shoppers Drug Mart and Rexall}^locations

^Restaurants^/Food

^Ce^{rtain restaurants/bars will be open for in-person dining on the holiday, especially in populated areas and cities}

^{In Quebec, some SAQ locations will}^operating^{under limited hours}

^{In Ontario, select Beer Store locations will be open for limited hours}

^{Public Services}

^{Public transportation will be}^operating^{, but under}^{a reduced schedule}^{in many areas}

^{There will be no}^curbside^garag^e^or^recycling^pick-up

^{There will be no}^mail^delivery

^{Public parks, pools and splash pads are open in many areas}

^Important

^{The exact list of businesses that will be open and closed on July 1st will differ between specific cities and provinces. Please be sure to check with your local businesses and with places in your community to be sure of all closures on Canada Day. The exact list of businesses that will be open and closed on July 1st will differ between cities and provinces. Please be sure to check with your local businesses and with places in your community to be sure of what’s open and closed on Canada Day.}

^{The information available on official websites – such as bus timetables, which you can check on the websites of your local transport company – is often updated regularly to reflect these changes, so you can be sure of having the most}^accurate^{and up-to-date data. This can also help you avoid unnecessary travel and plan your visits more efficiently. Official websites can also provide useful}^additional^{information, such as how to get there, what services are available, and any restrictions in force during the holiday.}

^{Happy Canada Day to everyone celebrating!}