Here’s What Will Be Open & Closed In Toronto This Victoria Day Long Weekend

The 3-day weekend is finally here!

Here’s What Will Be Open & Closed In Toronto This Victoria Day Long Weekend
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The long weekend is here, and you can finally turn off your alarm and enjoy an extra morning of sleep.

Many places will be closed on Victoria Day so everyone can enjoy the holiday, and here's what will be open and closed around Toronto.

What major retailers will be open on Monday?

While many stores and businesses will be closed this holiday Monday, you'll still be able to shop at some major retailers. Select locations of Loblaws, Metro, Sobeys, Whole Foods, and Longo's will be open for your grocery needs.

You'll also be able to purchase alcohol from select Beer Store and Wine Rack locations.

Retailers including Shoppers Drug Mart, Rexall, Dollarama, Walmart, Canadian Tire, Indigo, and Home Depot will have some stores open on the holiday Monday.

What else will be open?

Aside from retailers, some outdoor amenities such as golf courses, driving ranges such as The Docks Driving Range, and tennis courts will be open.

Parks such as Rouge National Urban Park are open to enjoy the fresh air and sunshine.

Go Transit and the TTC will operate on holiday schedules, as will the Centre Island Ferry.

What will be closed?

Get your shopping done in advance because the LCBO and Costco will be closed on Monday. Malls including Sherway Gardens, Yorkdale Mall and Dufferin Mall will also be closed on this day.

Banks, public libraries, Canada Post and municipal buildings will not be operating on Victoria Day, and the Toronto Botanical Gardens will be closed.

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    Madeline Forsyth is a Toronto-based Lead Writer for Narcity Media. After earning her B.A. (Hons) at Queen's University, she spent a year travelling much of the world as a flight attendant. Now, she uses her experience in the travel industry and passion for writing to share stories about buzzworthy events and adventures across Canada and the globe. Madeline has been published in PopSugar and has interviewed sports and entertainment personalities for Narcity. She has covered and photographed restaurant openings as well as event launches such as the world premiere of the Dr. Seuss Experience. Some of her favourite things to write about include charming small towns and anything to do with Harry Potter.

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