The August long weekend is coming up, offering the perfect opportunity to soak up the best of summer in Toronto. While the Civic Holiday isn’t a statutory holiday across Ontario, many services throughout the city will be adjusting their hours, while most top attractions remain open for long weekend fun.
Whether you’re planning a day of sightseeing, aiming to squeeze in some retail therapy, or just running last-minute errands, here is a complete rundown of what’s open and closed in Toronto this Civic Holiday Monday.
Attractions & Things To Do
Almost all of Toronto’s major tourist destinations and cultural hot spots will be welcoming visitors:
- CN Tower: Open from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.
- Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada: Open from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.
- Royal Ontario Museum (ROM): Open from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
- Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO): Open with adjusted holiday hours from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Canada’s Wonderland: Open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Toronto Zoo: Open from 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Casa Loma: Open from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Centreville Amusement Park: Open on Centre Island from 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Hockey Hall of Fame: Open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- City Outdoor Pools & Splash Pads: Operating on regular schedules.
Malls & Shopping
Most major shopping centres across the GTA will be open for business, operating on holiday hours:
- CF Toronto Eaton Centre: Open 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Yorkdale Shopping Centre: Open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- CF Sherway Gardens: Open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Scarborough Town Centre: Open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Vaughan Mills: Open 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Pacific Mall: Open regular hours from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Grocery & Alcohol
Unlike other long weekends, grabbing beer or groceries won’t be a challenge, though hours may vary by location:
- Beer & Wine: Select LCBO locations and select Beer Store spots will remain open on reduced holiday hours. Wine Rack stores will also be open.
- Grocery Stores: Most major chains, including Loblaws, Metro, Farm Boy, Longo’s, and Rabba Fine Foods, will be open, though it’s best to double-check your local store’s schedule before heading out.
What’s Closed
Because municipal and government operations take the day off, several essential services will be shut down:
- Government offices (Municipal, Provincial, and Federal)
- Banks and financial institutions
- Canada Post (no mail delivery)
- Toronto Public Library branches
Transit Services
Planning to get around the city? Both transit providers will operate on modified schedules:
- TTC: Operating on a holiday service schedule.
- GO Transit: Running on a Saturday service schedule.
