whats open on christmas day toronto

What's open and closed on Christmas Day in Toronto 2018

What's open on Christmas Day in Toronto for 2018 is vital information to navigate the city when it seems like everything is closed. December 25 is one of the few days of the year where most the city shuts its doors. There are, however, a number of exceptions.

Here's what's open and closed on Christmas Day in Toronto for 2018.

General
 
Closed
  • Government office and banks
  • Libraries
  • Mail delivery
  • Banks
Open
  • The TTC will run on a Sunday service schedule.

Christmas Day Toronto

Popbox MicroMrkt will be one of the few grocery stores open for business. Photo by Jesse Milns.

Food and Drink
 
Closed
  • Most major grocery chains will be closed on Christmas Day with a few confirmed exceptions listed below.
  • The Beer Store
  • LCBO
Open

Christmas Day Toronto

Pacific Mall will be the only mall to visit on Christmas Day. Photo by Hector Vasquez.

Malls
 
Closed
  • Bayview Village Shops
  • CF Fairview Mall
  • CF Markville
  • CF Sherway Gardens
  • CF Toronto Eaton Centre
  • Dufferin Mall
  • Hillcrest Mall
  • Promenade
  • Scarborough Town Centre
  • Square One Shopping Centre
  • Toronto Premium Outlets
  • Vaughan Mills
  • Yorkdale Shopping Centre
  • Yorkville Village
Open

Christmas Day Toronto

Unlike previous years, the CN Tower will be open on December 25. Photo by Hector Vasquez.

Attractions
 
Closed
  • Art Gallery of Ontario
  • Bata Shoe Museum
  • Canada's Wonderland
  • Gardiner Museum
  • Hockey Hall of Fame
  • Ontario Science Centre
  • Royal Ontario Museum
  • Toronto Zoo
Open
Lead photo by

Hector Vasquez


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