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What’s open, closed in Barrie and Simcoe County on Victoria Day 2024

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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.

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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.
Downtown Barrie, Ont. waterfront April 6, 2024. Sawyer Bogdan / Global News

Garbage collection

  • 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
Spirit Catcher and harbour along waterfront in Barrie Ont., Aug. 14, 2022. Sawyer Bogdan / Global News

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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