If BC Day has a tendency to sneak up on you, read on. The August long weekend is right around the corner, and now is the ideal time to make some plans. But first, it’s always good to know what’s open and closed in the city, so that’s exactly what we’re diving into. Without further ado, here’s what’s open and closed in Vancouver on BC Day (Monday, August 7th) this year.
Open
- Parks, gardens, and beaches
- The Polygon Gallery (open from 10 am to 5 pm)
- VanDusen Botanical Garden (open from 9 am to 6 pm on weekends in July, see current events & exhibits here)
- Granville Island Public Market (open from 9 am to 6 pm, individual stores vary)
- Science World (open from 9:30 am to 4 pm)
- Vancouver Art Gallery (tickets currently available between 10 am and 5 pm)
- Vancouver Aquarium (tickets currently available between 9:30 am and 5:30 pm)
- Pharmacies (varying by location)
- Canadian Tire
- Home Depot (modified 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 am to 9 pm)
- Grocery stores (varying by location)
- Shopping Malls (hours varying by location)
- Pacific Centre (open from 11 am to 7 pm)
- Metrotown (open from 11 am to 7 pm)
- McArthur Glen Vancouver Outlet (open from 10 am to 9 pm)
- Park Royal (open from 11:15 am to 7 pm)
- Richmond Centre (open from 11:05 am to 7 pm)
- Tsawwassen Mills (open from 11 am to 7 pm)
- Coquitlam Centre (open from 11 am to 6 pm)
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Closed
- Government buildings
- Public libraries
- West Coast Express services
- TransLink Customer Service Centre and Lost Property Office
- Banks
- Post Offices
- Walmart
- Costco
Aside from BC Day, most business hours should remain as usual on Saturday and Sunday.
Happy long weekend, Vancouver!
