Planning to head out in Toronto on Easter Sunday? You may want to double-check before making plans as your options will be limited. In fact, you will find there are more things closed in Toronto on Easter Sunday than on almost any other day of the year! Let’s take a closer look, but we are going to tell you up front, outside of going to the movies or getting out to parks and attractions, you will not find much open here.
Unlike Good Friday, Easter Sunday (April 5, 2026) is when many businesses across Toronto actually close, thanks to strict holiday shopping rules in Ontario. While there are still things to do, your options are more limited—especially when it comes to shopping and groceries.
Here’s your complete guide to what’s open and closed across the city.
Shopping & Retail: Mostly Closed
Easter Sunday is one of the few days of the year when most retail stores must close in Toronto.
That includes:
- Major shopping malls (Yorkdale, Scarborough Town Centre, CF Sherway Gardens)
- Big-box retailers (Walmart, Costco, Best Buy)
- Most independent retail shops
Basically, don’t bother planning on a shopping day as almost all doors will be shut.
Grocery Stores & Alcohol
This is where many people, even those who have lived here for decades, can get caught off guard.
- Most major grocery stores are closed
- LCBO locations are closed
- The Beer Store is closed
Of course, a few exceptions may include:
- Select Rabba or independently owned grocers
- Some convenience stores
It is strongly advised to shop ahead on Saturday or even Thursday to avoid Saturday mayhem.
Restaurants & Cafés: Open
The good news? Toronto’s food scene is very much alive.
- Restaurants, cafés, and bars are generally open
- Easter brunch is extremely popular (and often booked up early)
- Takeout and delivery options remain widely available
Attractions & Things to Do: Mostly Open
If you’re looking for something to do, you’re in luck—many of Toronto’s top attractions stay open.
Popular spots include:
- CN Tower
- Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada
- Royal Ontario Museum
- Art Gallery of Ontario
- Toronto Zoo
- Casa Loma
👉 Easter Sunday is actually a great day for sightseeing, since attractions remain open while retail crowds disappear.
Parks & Outdoor Spaces
- City parks and trails are open
- High Park (especially popular during cherry blossom season)
- Toronto Islands (ferry service may operate seasonally)
Perfect for a spring walk—weather permitting.
Transit
- TTC runs on a holiday schedule
- GO Transit operates on a weekend/holiday schedule
Service is reliable, but slightly less frequent than usual.
What Else Is Closed
Pretty much everything including:
Government & Services
- Government offices
- City services and administrative offices
Banks & Mail
- Banks are closed
- No Canada Post delivery
Libraries & Community Centres
- Toronto Public Library branches closed
- Most community centres and recreation facilities closed
What’s Open (Limited Exceptions)
Not much! A few essential services remain available:
- Pharmacies (Shoppers Drug Mart, Rexall—hours vary)
- Convenience stores
- Some small independent grocers
- Movie Theatres
But overall, expect very limited retail options citywide but you can still go to the movies.
What You Need to Know in a Nutshell
What’s Open:
- Restaurants and cafés
- Attractions and museums
- Parks and outdoor spaces
- Movie theatres
- Transit (holiday schedule)
- Pharmacies and convenience stores
What’s Closed:
- Most retail and shopping malls
- Grocery stores
- LCBO & Beer Store
- Banks and government services
- Libraries and community centres
Easter Sunday in Toronto is one of the quietest retail days of the entire year.
While you’ll still find plenty to do—from brunch to major attractions—shopping and errands should be done in advance, as most stores across the city are closed.
See below for what is open and closed on Good Friday in Toronto.
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