What's open and closed on Thanksgiving Monday in Vancouver
We’ve got another long weekend coming up soon, Vancouver, this time for Thanksgiving. Before you solidify your plans with loved ones, it’s a good idea to plan ahead for closures and limited operating hours. Here’s what’s open and closed in Vancouver on Thanksgiving Monday (Oct. 13, 2025).
Open
- Parks, gardens, and beaches
- VanDusen Botanical Garden (tickets currently available between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., see current events and exhibits here)
- Bloedel Conservatory
- Vancouver Art Gallery (open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
- Granville Island Public Market (open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.)
- Science World (tickets currently available from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
- Vancouver Aquarium (tickets currently available between 10 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.)
- Pharmacies (hours vary by location)
- Canadian Tire (hours vary by location)
- Home Depot (regular hours)
- Translink bus, SkyTrain, and Seabus services (operating on Sunday/holiday schedule)
- 7-Eleven (open 24 hours)
- BC Liquor Stores (most open from 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., varies by location)
- Grocery stores (hours vary by location)
- Whole Foods
- Save-On-Foods
- Safeway
- London Drugs
- Superstore
- Shoppers
- Walmart (7 a.m. to 11 p.m.)
- Costco
- Shopping Malls (hours varying by location)
- Pacific Centre (open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.)
- Metrotown (open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.)
- Park Royal (open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.)
- Richmond Centre (open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.)
- Tsawwassen Mills (open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.)
- Coquitlam Centre (open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.)
Closed
- Government buildings
- Public libraries
- West Coast Express services
- TransLink Customer Service Centre and Lost Property Office
- The Polygon Gallery
- Banks
- Post offices
So there you have it, Vancouver. Have a great long weekend ahead!
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