What’s open and closed in Montreal this Canada Day long weekend

Are you looking for something to do this Canada Day long weekend, but aren’t sure what’s open and closed?

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Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered:

What’s open

Montreal ecocentres will be open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. in keeping with regular summer schedules.

Pickup services for household garbage, green waste, kitchen waste, recyclables and bulky items will take place following regular schedules.

Public markets, including Jean-Talon, Maisonneuve and Atwater, will be open Sunday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. to allow you to celebrate the culinary arts of the province. Check here for schedules.

The Bonsecours Market will be open Sunday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

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The Pointe-à-Callière Montréal Museum of Archaeology and History will be open Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The Botanical Garden and the Insectarium will be open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The Rio Tinto Alcan Planetarium will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

SAQ locations will be open July 1 unless located in a mall that is closed for the holiday.

Outdoor aquatic facilities will be open, with most boroughs offering extended hours due to the anticipated heat wave. Check with your borough for schedules.

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What is Closed

Most municipal offices will be closed Sunday through Monday, including borough offices, Accès Montréal and other points of service.

The municipal courthouse on Gosford Street will be closed Sunday and Monday. For information, call: 514 872-2964.

Canada Post offices will be closed Sunday and Monday with no collection or delivery of mail on July 2. Corporate post office locations will be closed on July 1 and 2.

Large grocery stores, most retail stores and malls will be closed Sunday.

Banks will be closed both Sunday and Monday.

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Transport

The STM, will be observing the legal holiday on Monday, July 2. Check the STM website to avoid any unpleasant surprises.

The STL will be running on a Sunday schedule on July 1, while the RTL buses will be running on a Sunday schedule for both Sunday and Monday.

Parking meters are still operational and parking restrictions apply.