What’s Open and Closed on Canada Day 2025 in Toronto

What’s open and closed on Canada Day in Toronto is the big question every year—and 2025 is no different. With the holiday landing on Monday, July 1, expect a long weekend filled with fireworks, family-friendly events, and adjusted hours across the city. Whether you’re planning a beach day, fireworks run, or last-minute grocery trip, knowing which spots are open or closed will save you a lot of time. Here’s your updated 2025 guide to help you plan better.

Toronto Attractions Open on Canada Day (July 1, 2025)

CN Tower: 9:30 a.m. – 9 p.m. (red & white lighting at night)
Ripley’s Aquarium: 9 a.m. – 11 p.m.
ROM (Royal Ontario Museum): Free admission, 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.)
Aga Khan Museum: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. (Free admission with Rhythms of Canada Festival)
Canada’s Wonderland: 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. (Fireworks at night)
Casa Loma: 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Riverdale Farm and High Park: Open all weekend
Movie Theatres (Cineplex, others): Open regular hours

Shopping and Grocery Hours (July 1, 2025)

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 (2025)

TTC: Holiday (Sunday-style) service starting at 6 a.m.
- Extra service to Ashbridges Bay starts at noon (Line 2 and routes 22, 92)
GO Transit: Saturday schedule

Closed on Canada Day (2025)

Government offices and banks
Toronto Public Library branches
Canada Post (no mail service)
St. Lawrence Market
Gardinier Museum

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.

Disclaimer:

This 2025 guide includes updated information based on Canada Day 2024 reports. Schedules and availability may still change. Please confirm hours or policies directly with venues, city websites, or transit authorities before making final plans.

What are your Canada Day 2025 plans in Toronto? Are you hitting the fireworks or staying close to home?

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Toronto Attractions Open on Canada Day (July 1, 2025)