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What's open and closed on Canada Day 2026 in Toronto

What's open and closed on Canada Day 2026 in Toronto is essential information you need to know if you're planning on making the most out of your day off.

July 1 is a statutory holiday here in Ontario, meaning most businesses will be taking a well-deserved day off; however, there are some exceptions to note, especially when it comes to grocery stores and attractions.

Here's what's open and closed on Canada Day 2026 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 use their store locator and check ahead)

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Plenty of Farm Boy locations will be open on Wednesday, July 1. Photo: Hector Vasquez

Food and Drink
Closed
  • LCBO
  • Restaurants are a bit of a mixed bag. If you're heading out, make sure to call ahead, book a reservation in advance, or confirm via social media.
  • The majority of grocery chains will be closed, with a few exceptions listed below. 
Open

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Select malls, including CF Toronto Eaton Centre, will remain open on Canada Day. Photo: Fareen Karim

Shopping
Closed
  • Bayview Village
  • CF Fairview Mall
  • CF Sherway Gardens
  • CF Shops at Don Mills
  • Dufferin Mall
  • Scarborough Town Centre
  • Yorkdale Shopping Centre 
Open

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Attractions like Arcadia Earth will stay open on the statutory holiday. Photo: Fareen Karim

Attractions
Closed
  • St. Lawrence Market
Open
Lead photo by

Fareen Karim


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