What Is Open on Canada Day in Toronto? (2026 Holiday Guide)
If you are wondering what’s open and closed on Canada Day in Toronto on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, the short answer is that most major attractions and select malls remain open. You can still visit the CN Tower, Toronto Zoo, and the Eaton Centre for holiday fun. However, since it is a statutory holiday, all banks, government offices, public libraries, and the LCBO are completely closed.
With the city hosting the FIFA Fan Festival and other major summer events, transit schedules and crowd levels will be much heavier than usual. Knowing the adjusted holiday hours for local grocery stores, beaches, and the TTC will save you valuable time avoiding locked doors.
Editor’s Note: The hours and closures listed in this guide are based on typical statutory holiday operations and the latest available data as of June 2026. Because Canada Day falls mid-week this year, and Toronto is hosting major summer events like the FIFA World Cup, transit schedules, store hours, and crowd levels are highly subject to change. We strongly recommend confirming operating hours directly with the venue, store, or the TTC/GO Transit websites before heading out. For more information, visit the TTC website.
Canada Day in Toronto: What’s Open, Closed, and Where to Go
Toronto Attractions Open on Canada Day (July 1, 2026)
- CN Tower: 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m. (red & white lighting at night)
- Ripley’s Aquarium: 9 a.m. – 11 p.m.
- ROM (Royal Ontario Museum): 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
- Art Gallery of Ontario: 10:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- Toronto Zoo: 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. (Members enter at 8:30 a.m.)
- Canada’s Wonderland: 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. (Fireworks at night)
- Casa Loma: 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- High Park: Open all day
- Movie Theatres (Cineplex, others): Open regular hours
Shopping and Grocery Hours (July 1, 2026)
Malls Open:
- Eaton Centre: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
- Square One: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Pacific Mall: 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
- Markville, Promenade, Toronto Premium Outlets, Upper Canada Mall: Open
(Some Cineplex theatres inside malls may also operate.)
Malls Closed:
- Yorkdale, Sherway Gardens, Dufferin Mall
- Shops at Don Mills, Scarborough Town Centre, Fairview Mall
Grocery & Beer Stores:
- Rabba, The Kitchen Table, T&T, Galleria, Farm Boy: Select locations open
- The Beer Store: Most locations open from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- LCBO: Closed
Transit on Canada Day (2026)
- TTC: Holiday (Sunday-style) service starting at 6 a.m.
- Extra service to Ashbridges Bay starts at noon (Line 2 and routes 22, 92)
- Extra service to Ashbridges Bay starts at noon (Line 2 and routes 22, 92)
- GO Transit: Saturday schedule
Closed on Canada Day (2026)
- Government offices and banks
- Toronto Public Library branches
- Canada Post (no mail service)
- St. Lawrence Market
Good to Know
- Ferries to and from Toronto Island will run on a full summer schedule.
- City-run pools will be open from noon to 8 p.m., and splash pads run 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Municipal golf courses: Open
- All city-run beaches will be open; most are supervised between 10:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.
What are your Canada Day 2026 plans in Toronto? Are you hitting the fireworks or staying close to home?
Frequently Asked Questions
Many attractions, select shopping malls, restaurants, movie theatres, and some grocery stores remain open on Canada Day. Hours may vary, so it’s best to check with each location before visiting.
No. Banks, government offices, Canada Post, and most public libraries are closed on Canada Day because it is a statutory holiday.
Some malls, such as CF Toronto Eaton Centre and Pacific Mall, are open with holiday hours, while others, including Yorkdale Shopping Centre and CF Sherway Gardens, are closed.
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