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What's open and closed Canada Day 2025 in Toronto

What's open on Canada Day 2025  in Toronto is a bit of a mixed bag. Although most of the city has the day off, there are some notable exceptions when it comes to malls, grocery stores, and attractions.

Whether you're looking to spend the day out with your family or need to grab some last-minute drinks, let this be your guide on Tuesday, July 1. 

Here's what's open and closed on Canada Day 2025  in Toronto.

General
Closed
  • Banks
  • Government Offices
  • Toronto Public Library branches 
  • Mail delivery
Open
  • The TTC will run on a holiday schedule, with routes running on Sunday schedules starting at 6 a.m. 
  • GO Transit will run on a Saturday schedule
  • Select Shoppers Drug Mart and Rexall locations will be open (make sure to check ahead)
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Summerhill Market locations will remain open on July 1. Photo: Hector Vasquez.

Food and Drink
Closed
  • LCBO
  • Restaurants are a bit of a toss-up. Make sure to call ahead or confirm via social media if the one you're visiting is open. 
  • The majority of grocery chains will be closed, with a few exceptions listed below. 
Open
Malls
Closed
  • Bayview Village
  • CF Fairview Mall
  • CF Sherway Gardens
  • CF Shops at Don Mills
  • Dufferin Mall
  • Scarborough Town Centre
  • Yorkdale Shopping Centre 
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Some malls like the Eaton Centre will be open on Canada Day. Photo: Fareen Karim.

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Closed 
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Lead photo by

Fareen Karim


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