The Simcoe Day holiday will see many retail businesses stay open, while government offices will be closing up shop. Here are the details on what’s open and closed on Aug. 6 in Toronto.
What’s open
- Most shopping malls, big box stores and supermarkets will remain open on Monday, as Simcoe Day is not one of the nine holidays of the year that Toronto retail businesses (with some exceptions) must close. Call ahead for hours.
- 420 LCBO locations and many Beer Store locations are open
- The TTC is running on a holiday schedule. GO Transit is running on a Saturday schedule.
- Toronto Island Park (and the ferry), outdoor pools, tennis courts, Riverdale Farm, High Park Zoo, city-run golf courses, Allan Gardens and Centennial Park conservatories
- Movie theatres and many tourist attractions, museums and other family-friendly destinations generally stay open on holidays.
What’s closed
- Government offices and banks
- All Toronto Public Library branches are closed on Sunday and Monday
- Canada Post mail collection and delivery is cancelled