Whether you’re trying to do some last-minute shopping or just get out of the house for a family activity, here’s what you need to know about where you can go on Christmas Day.
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Beer, wine & booze | Transit | Attractions | Malls | Services | Events
Grocery stores
Missing that one last ingredient for the big feast on Christmas Day? There aren’t many options left, but you’re not entirely out of luck
Rabba: Open 24 hours, even on Christmas. “We never close,” a store manager told Global News. Click here for a list of stores across the GTA.
Loblaws
Dec. 24: Most stores open from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Click here to find your local store.
Dec. 25: Closed
Longo’s
Dec. 24: Most stores open from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Click here to see the schedule at your local store.
Dec. 25: Closed
Metro
Dec. 24: Non-24-hour stores open at 7 a.m., all stores closed at 6 p.m.
Dec. 25: Closed
No Frills
Dec. 24: Most stores open 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. Check here for local store hours
Dec. 25: Closed
Sobeys
Dec. 24: Most stores open from 12 a.m. to 6 p.m. Click here to check the hours at your local store.
Dec. 25: Closed
Beer, wine and booze
LCBO
Dec. 24: Stores open at regular hours and close at 6 p.m.
Dec. 25: Closed
Check the LCBO store locator for specific store hours
Beer Store
Dec. 24: Stores open at regular hours and close at 6 p.m.
Dec. 25: Closed
Check the Beer Store website to see store schedules.
Wine Rack
Dec. 24: 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Dec. 25 : Closed
Transit
GO Transit
December 24: Early homebound service
December 25: Sunday service
Check specific schedules here.
TTC
December 24: Weekday service. Free parking at TTC lots after 3 p.m.
December 25: Sunday service: subways open at 9 a.m.
Attractions
Casa Loma
Dec. 24: 9:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Dec. 25: Closed
CN Tower
Dec. 24: 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Dec. 25: Closed
Art Gallery of Ontario
Dec. 24: 10:00 AM – 3:00 p.m.
Dec. 25: Closed
Ontario Science Centre
Dec. 24: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Dec. 25: Closed
Royal Ontario Museum
Dec. 24: 10:00 AM – 5:30 p.m.
Dec. 25: Closed
Toronto Zoo
Sorry, the baby pandas need their rest.
Dec. 24: 9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Dec. 25: Closed
Malls
Are you a last-minute shopper? Try not to be too last-minute since most shopping centres are closing by 6 p.m. on Christmas Eve. And if you wake up in a cold sweat on Christmas morning, remembering that you forgot to buy for someone, your options are very limited.
Pacific Mall
Open year-round
Dixie Mall
Dec. 24: 9:30 AM – 6:00 p.m.
Dec. 25: Closed
Eaton Centre
Dec, 24: 8:00 AM – 6:00 p.m.
Dec. 25: Closed
Fairview Mall
Dec. 24: 8:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Dec. 25: Closed
Scarborough Town Centre
Dec. 24: 8:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Dec. 25: Closed
Sherway Gardens
Dec. 24: 8:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Dec. 25: Closed
Shops at Don Mills
Dec. 24: 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Dec. 25: Closed
Square One
Dec. 24: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Dec. 25: Closed
The Promenade
Dec. 24: 8:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Dec. 25: Closed
Toronto Premium Outlets
Dec. 24: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Dec. 25: Closed
Vaughan Mills
Dec. 24: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Dec. 25: Closed
Yorkdale Mall
Dec. 24: 8:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Dec. 25: Closed
Services
Garbage collection
Dec. 24: Pickup as usual
Dec. 25: No service. Pickup is pushed back one day, so if your usual collection falls on Christmas Day, get your stuff out to the curb on Boxing Day.
Canada Post
Dec. 24: Post offices open, but hours vary. Check here for specific locations
Dec. 25: Closed
Events
So, plenty of things are closed. But what’s actually open? Here’s a short selection of venues and activities you can enjoy on Christmas Day.
Public skating
City rinks at Nathan Phillips and Mel Lastman squares are open on Christmas Day from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
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Unfortunately, the unseasonably warm temperatures have basically melted the rink at Nathan Phillips Square, forcing it to close on Christmas Eve. City crews are hoping to reopen it for Christmas Day.
Ripley’s Aquarium
The downtown aquarium is one of the few tourist attractions open on Christmas Day. Ripley’s remains open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on both December 24 and 25.
Movies
If you’re planning to catch Star Wars or another movie – yes, there are other movies out these days – you have no shortage of options. Most major theatres are open for business and a number of high-profile new flicks, including Quentin Tarantino’s The Hateful Eight and Jennifer Lawrence’s new one Joy, are opening that day. Some repertory and second-run cinemas are closed.
Festivus
The Drake Hotel is hosting a trivia night and dinner in honour of the Seinfeldian airing of grievances. Some feats of strength could help combat that Christmastime calorie intake.
READ MORE: 18 years on, it’s still a ‘Festivus for the rest of us!’
Disney on Ice
Snow White, Rapunzel, Cinderella and other Disney favourites strap on their skates in Dare to Dream at the Rogers Centre.
Free food!
Plenty of restaurants are open Christmas Day, some serving traditional Christmas meals and other goodies. The Japanese eatery Hapa Izakaya is offering a free buffet dinner from 8-10 p.m. on Christmas Day in case you haven’t had enough to eat already.
Christmas flower show
The annual show at Allen gardens features a dazzling array of seasonal flora, including over 40 different types of poinsettias. It’s open from 10-5 on Christmas Day and admission is free.
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