Here's What's Open & Closed Over The Holidays In BC

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The holidays are right around the corner, which means some places In B.C. may have reduced hours or be closed altogether.

If you are planning on getting in a little last-minute holiday shopping or making a bank run, you might want to know what is open and closed, before you go and avoid any unnecessary frustration.

Here is what is open and closed in B.C. for Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.

What's open and closed for Christmas Eve in B.C.?

Malls

CF Pacific Centre: Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
City Square: Open 12 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Aberdeen Centre: Open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The Amazing Brentwood: Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Entertainment

Science World: Open 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Vancouver Aquarium: Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Grocery Stores

Whole Foods (Cambie): Open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Save-On-Foods: Open regular hours
Walmart (Tsawwassen): Open regular hours

Liquor Stores

BC Liquor Broadway & Maple: Open regular hours
BC Liquor 8th & Cambie: Open regular hours
BC Liquor 28th & Main: Open regular hours

Government Services

Banks: Open regular hours
Canada Post: Open regular hours
City Hall: Closed

What's open and closed for Christmas Day in B.C.?

Malls

CF Pacific Centre: Closed
City Square: Closed
Aberdeen Centre: Open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The Amazing Brentwood: Closed

Entertainment

Science World: Closed
Vancouver Aquarium: Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Grocery Stores

Whole Foods (Cambie): Closed
Save-On-Foods: Closed
Walmart (Tsawwassen): Closed

Liquor Stores

BC Liquor Broadway & Maple: Closed
BC Liquor 8th & Cambie: Closed
BC Liquor 28th & Main: Open 12 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Government Services

Banks: Closed
Canada Post: Closed
City Hall: Closed

What's open and closed for Boxing Day in B.C.?

Malls

CF Pacific Centre: Open 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
City Square: Open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Aberdeen Centre: Open 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
The Amazing Brentwood: Open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Entertainment

Science World: Closed
Vancouver Aquarium: Open 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Grocery Stores

Whole Foods (Cambie): Open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Save-On-Foods: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Walmart (Tsawwassen): 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Liquor Stores

BC Liquor Broadway & Maple: Open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
BC Liquor 8th & Cambie: Open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
BC Liquor 28th & Main: Open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Government Services

Banks: Closed
Canada Post: Closed
City Hall: Closed

What's open and closed for New Years Day in B.C.?

Malls

CF Pacific Centre: Open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
City Square: Closed
Aberdeen Centre: Open 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
The Amazing Brentwood: Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Entertainment

Science World: Open 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Vancouver Aquarium: Open 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Grocery Stores

Save-On-Foods: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Walmart (Tsawwassen): 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Liquor Stores

BC Liquor Broadway & Maple: Closed
BC Liquor 8th & Cambie: Closed
BC Liquor 28th & Main: Closed

Government Services

Banks: Closed
Canada Post: Closed
City Hall: Closed

  • Ashley Harris (she/her) is a writer from Vancouver, Canada, who is passionate about discovering the best restaurants and activities in the city. A huge foodie, she has written for multiple print and digital magazines and is also a local foodie influencer.

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