The Easter long weekend is finally here! Whether you’re planning a family brunch or just looking to enjoy a quiet day off, navigating the city on a statutory holiday can be a bit of a puzzle. Good Friday falls on April 3 this year, and while much of Toronto slows down for the long weekend, there are still plenty of ways to stay entertained and well-fed.
From iconic landmarks to the select few grocery stores keeping their doors open, here is your ultimate guide to what’s open and closed in Toronto this Good Friday:
Transit
- TTC: Operating on a holiday schedule (Sunday service starting at 6 a.m.).
- GO Transit: Running on a Saturday schedule.
Attractions & Entertainment
- CN Tower: Open 10 a.m. – 11 p.m.
- Ripley’s Aquarium: Open 9 a.m. – 11 p.m.
- Royal Ontario Museum: Open 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
- Art Gallery of Ontario: Open 10:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- Casa Loma: Open 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Toronto Zoo: Open 9:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Bata Shoe Museum & Aga Khan Museum: Open
- Cineplex: Most major movie theatres are operating on regular schedules.
Shopping Malls & Retail
- CF Toronto Eaton Centre: Open 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
- Promenade Shopping Centre: Open 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- IKEA Toronto Downtown: Open 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. (Note: IKEA Etobicoke is closed).
Grocery Stores
- Rabba Fine Foods: All locations open 24/7.
- Loblaws: Only the Carlton St. location is open (7 a.m. – 10 p.m.).
- Metro: Only the College Park location is open (9 a.m. – 8 p.m.).
- Farm Boy: Select locations open (College & Bay, Harbourfront, St. Clair, Sugar Wharf).
- Longo’s: Several locations open including Liberty Village, Leaside, and Maple Leaf Square.
- No Frills: Select locations like Ali’s (Parliament St.) and Cosimo’s (The Queensway) are open.
- Whole Foods: The Yorkville location is open 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Pharmacies
- Shoppers Drug Mart: Most locations are open, with several downtown spots operating until midnight.
- Rexall: Many locations are open with varying holiday hours; the College Park location is open until 10 p.m.
What’s Closed
Major Shopping Centres
- Yorkdale Shopping Centre
- Sherway Gardens
- Shops at Don Mills
- Scarborough Town Centre
- Centrepoint Mall
Alcohol & Services
- LCBO & The Beer Store: All locations closed.
- Banks: Closed (ATMs and online banking remain available).
- Government Services: Service Canada and ServiceOntario are closed.
- Canada Post: No mail collection or delivery, though post offices inside open Shoppers Drug Marts may be accessible.
Have a wonderful and hoppy Easter, Toronto!
