Family Day 2016: What's open and closed in Toronto
It's Family Day again, a holiday in many provinces and territories around the country meant for relaxing and spending time with — you guessed it — family.
But since it's a holiday, a lot of places are closed, or are open for fewer hours than usual.
Here's what's open and closed on Monday:
What's closed:
Municipal buildings, malls & banks
All municipal buildings will be closed, including libraries, city buildings and schools.
Some malls are closed, including Yorkdale Shopping Centre, Scarborough Town Centre, Cloverdale Mall, Sherway Gardens, East York Town Centre and Fairview Mall.
Banks are also closed.
Groceries & booze
Most major grocery stores will be closed. All Loblaws stores will be closed except for the one on Carlton Street, which will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The LCBO and The Beer Store will be closed.
Transit
The TTC is running on holiday service, meaning that its trains, buses and streetcars will run on a Sunday schedule, starting at 6 a.m.
GO Train service will run on a Saturday schedule. Check your route to see what times your train will run.
What's open:
Museums, art galleries, zoos
- The Toronto Zoo
- High Park Zoo
- Riverdale Farm
- The Ontario Science Centre
- Ripley's Aquarium
- Hockey Hall of Fame
- Canada Post offices
Skating rinks, community centres
The City of Toronto has a list of which skating rinks and community centres, including swimming pools, will be open. There will be a Family Day skating party at Nathan Phillips Square from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
All YMCAs across the GTA will be open.
If you're looking for some greenery, Allan Gardens and the Centennial Park Conservatory will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Malls & movie theatres
- Eaton Centre: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Vaughan Mills: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- CF Promenade: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Square One: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Hillcrest: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Most large movie theatres across the city will be open. The TIFF Bell Lightbox will have special Family Day programming.
