While we are all honouring Canada’s birthday on Tuesday, here’s a comprehensive, helpful guide to what’s open and what’s closed in Toronto on Canada Day (July 1, 2025). Here you will find all the important info on shopping, transit, attractions, to keep in mind when planning your national holiday.
Okay let’s go, or don’t go in some cases.
Shopping Malls & Retail
Open (Holiday hours):
- CF Toronto Eaton Centre: 11 am–7 pm
- Square One (Mississauga): 11 am–6 pm
- Pacific Mall: 11 am–8 pm
- CF Markville, Promenade, Toronto Premium Outlets, Vaughan Mills: Open (typically 11 am–7 pm)
Closed:
- Yorkdale, Sherway Gardens, Scarborough Town Centre, CF Shops at Don Mills, Fairview Mall, Dufferin Mall
Grocery Stores & Alcohol
Open:
- Rabba, The Kitchen Table, Farm Boy, T&T, Galleria Supermarkets: select locations, many open early until evening
- Whole Foods (Yorkville, Square One): 10 am–6 pm
- Pusateri’s Fine Foods: select locations (e.g., 1539 Avenue Rd) 7–8 pm
- Loblaws (60 Carlton St): ~7 am–8 pm
- 24‑hour stores: Rabba, Galleria, The Food Depot remain open
- Beer Store & Wine Rack: Most locations open 11 am–6 pm; Wine Rack also open
Closed:
- LCBO: All outlets closed
- Most grocery chains: Costco, Metro, No Frills, Zehrs, many Shoppers Drug Mart locations
Transit & Services
- TTC: Holiday (Sunday-style) schedule starting 6 am. Buses to beach/fireworks (Line 2 + routes 22, 92) start noon
- GO Transit: Runs Saturday schedule
- Canada Post, banks, government offices, ServiceOntario: All closed
- Toronto Public Libraries: Closed
Attractions & Activities
Open (holiday hours):
- CN Tower: 9:30 am–9 pm
- Royal Ontario Museum (ROM): 10 am–5:30 pm; free admission
- Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO): 10:30 am–4 pm
- Casa Loma: 9:30 am–5 pm
- Ripley’s Aquarium: 9 am–11 pm
- Canada’s Wonderland: 10 am–10 pm
- Toronto Zoo: 9–7 pm
- Hockey Hall of Fame, St. Lawrence Market, Bata Shoe Museum, Aga Khan Museum, Gardiner Museum, MOCA, High Park zoo, Toronto Islands & beaches (with lifeguards 10:30 am–7:30 pm), splash pads, city pools (noon–8 pm), golf courses: All open
Restaurants & Bars
- Chinatown and many Chinese-owned restaurants: Typically open, capitalizing on holiday traffic
- Craft breweries/bottle shops: Many open; local breweries are a safe bet
- Chain restaurants & grocery-attached eateries: Vary—some locations open, others closed; check their social media channels before venturing out!
Fireworks & Private Use
- City-run fireworks displays occur at Ashbridges Bay, Woodbine Park, and several other neighbourhood parks around 10 pm.
- Private fireworks are permitted until 11 pm but require city permits; report misuse to 3‑1‑1
Summary
| Category | Open | Closed |
|---|---|---|
| Malls | Eaton Centre, Square One, Pacific Mall, Markville, Vaughan Mills | Yorkdale, Sherway, Scarborough Town Centre, Don Mills |
| Grocery | Rabba, Farm Boy, Loblaws, Galleria, Whole Foods (some) | Costco, Metro, most Loblaws/No Frills, LCBO |
| Alcohol | Beer Store, Wine Rack, craft breweries | LCBO |
| Transit | TTC (holiday), GO Transit (Sat schedule) | — |
| Attractions | CN Tower, ROM, AGO, Zoo, Wonderland, Casa Loma, museums, beaches, parks | St. Lawrence Market |
| Lunch/Dinner Out | Chinatown, craft breweries, select chains | Varies—many usual chains may be closed |
| Libraries/Services | — | Libraries, banks, banks, government offices |
HOT Tips
- Transit is easiest: TTC and GO run relaxed schedules; avoid driving downtown
- Need groceries or booze? Head to Rabba, Pusateri’s, T&T, The Beer Store, craft breweries, or Chinatown instead of relying on LCBO
- Attraction planning: Start early if hitting major spots like CN Tower or ROM—they open mid-morning and attract crowds quickly on sale days
Have a fantastic Canada Day, Toronto!
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