As with any long weekend, several businesses and services in and around Ontario’s Barrie and Simcoe County region will have altered hours for the Victoria Day weekend. Here’s a look at what is open and what is closed on Monday, May 20.
Barrie residents are permitted to use fireworks on the Victoria Day holiday — Monday, May 20 only, until 11 p.m.
Public facilities
- Barrie City Hall will be closed on Monday.
- Barrie Public Library will be closed from Sunday, May 19 to Monday, May 20.
- City of Barrie recreation facilities are closed on Monday.
- Downtown parking (on street and lots) in Barrie is free on statutory holidays, including Victoria Day.
- The Simcoe County Administration Centre will be closed to the public on Monday, including the Service Simcoe Contact Centre.
- The Simcoe County Museum is open regular operating hours Monday between 10 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
- All Ontario Works offices are closed Monday.
Garbage collection
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- There will be no change to the garbage, organics, recycling or yard waste collection in Barrie on Monday.
- There will be no changes to the Simcoe County regular curbside waste collection schedule.
- All Simcoe County was drop-off facilities will be closed on Monday.
Transit
- Barrie Transit will not be operating on Monday.
- GO Transit will be operating on its Saturday schedule for Monday.
- LINX Transit will not operate on Monday, except for Route 4, which will operate on a Sunday schedule on Monday.
Malls
- Georgian Mall will be closed on Monday.
- Tanger Outlets will be open Monday, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Park Place hours may vary depending on the store
Other services
- All LCBO stores will be closed on Monday.
- Most Beer Stores will be closed on Monday, with select stores open throughout the province.
- Rexall and Shoppers Drug Mart hours may vary depending on location. People can check store hours at iamsick.ca.
- Hours at restaurants and other service outlets may vary over the holiday. People are advised to check websites or call ahead before heading out.
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