What’s open and closed in Toronto on Thanksgiving

Many businesses are closing up shop on Thanksgiving, while transit, tourist destinations such as the CN Tower and even some malls will continue operating on the holiday.

Here’s a roundup of what’s open and closed on Monday, Oct. 8 in Toronto.

What’s open

• The TTC is running on a holiday schedule on Monday, and Line 1 is closed between Finch West and Lawrence West stations on Saturday and Sunday. GO Transit is running on a Sunday schedule.
• Many tourist attractions, museums and other family-friendly destinations generally stay open on holidays.
• If you forgot an ingredient or two for your Thanksgiving dinner, several grocery stores are open. Rabba Fine Foods locations are open all year-round. Loblaws at Maple Leaf Gardens is also open.
• A few malls are remaining open including CF Toronto Eaton Centre, Square One, Upper Canada Mall, Toronto Premium Outlets, and Pacific Mall.
• Bars, restaurants, small retail locations and gas stations can stay open on holidays — best to call ahead. Retail operations in designated tourist areas are also permitted to stay open under Toronto’s bylaws.
• Movie theatres will be open.

What’s closed

• Banks, most malls and grocery stores, the LCBO and Beer stores.
• Government offices are closed.
• Toronto Public Library branches are closed on both Sunday and Monday.
• Mail collection and delivery is cancelled.