Managing Editor, Canada
Looking to give summer a proper send-off this Labour Day long weekend but unsure what’s open or closed? Don’t sweat it—our comprehensive guide is here to help you make the most of your time off in Toronto.
Labour Day falls on September 2 this year, and while some malls and attractions plan to roll out the welcome mat, others are closing up shop for a bit of R&R.
So save yourself the hassle and embarrassment of staring longingly through a darkened LCBO window, and check out this list instead.
Malls
Open
- CF Eaton Centre - 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
- Square One Shopping Centre - 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- CF Markville - 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- Vaughan Mills: 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
- Pacific Mall: 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- Toronto Premium Outlets: 9:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
- Outlet Collection At Niagara: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- Hillcres Mall: 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Closed
- Yorkdale Mall
- CF Sherway Gardens
- CF Fairview Mall
- Scarborough Town Centre
- Bayview Village
- CF Shops at Don Mills
- Dufferin Mall
- Gerrard Square Mall
- Oshawa Centre
Attractions
Open
- CN Tower - 9:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
- Ripley’s Aquarium - 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
- Casa Loma - 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Toronto Zoo - 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
- Canada’s Wonderland - 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- Royal Ontario Museum - 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
- Art Gallery of Ontario - 11:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- CNE - 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
- Aga Khan Museum - 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Closed
- Gardiner Museum
- MOCA
Labour Day 2024 is your last chance to visit the CNE this year Maya Kovacheva Photography | Dreamstime
Groceries and alcohol
Open
- Eataly (55 Bloor St. W.) - 8:00 a.m. to 10 :00 p.m.
(Shops at Don Mills) - 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
(Sherway Gardens) - 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. - The Beer Store - 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- Rabba - All locations open 24/7
- Summerhill Market - 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- Longos - Select stores open 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Whole Foods (87 Avenue Rd.) - 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
- T&T Supermarket (7070 Warden Ave., Markham) - 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
(1800 Sheppard Ave., Toronto) - 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
(715 Central Pkwy W., Mississauga) - 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Closed
- LCBO
- Many major grocery stores will be closed
- Most restaurants and bars will be closed
Eataly will remain open for the Labour Day long weekend in Toronto Photokvu | Dreamstime
Transit
- TTC: Will operate on a holiday service schedule
- GO Transit: Will operate on a Saturday schedule
Government services
Closed
- Canada Post
- Banks
- Government offices
- Toronto Public Library branches
So make sure you take note and plan your weekend accordingly, Toronto.
And if you're looking for other fun things to do on your three-day weekend, you can always look to the skies. The Canadian International Air Show is returning to Toronto from August 31 to September 2, 2024, from 12:00 p.m. to 3:40 p.m. and you can watch the planes perform some pretty amazing feats for free.
But make sure to keep an eye on the weather before heading out.