Here's what's open and closed on Canada Day in Vancouver this year

Canada Day 2025 is rapidly approaching, so we’re here to remind you of what’s open and closed in and around Vancouver — because there’s nothing worse on a stat holiday than having something slip your mind. So, whether you have beachside plans, are checking out a free festival, or are observing the day with loved ones at home, here’s what’s open and closed on Canada Day in Vancouver.

Open

• Parks, gardens, and beaches
• VanDusen Botanical Garden (tickets currently available between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m., see current events and exhibits here)
• Bloedel Conservatory
• Granville Island Public Market (Pay Parking is open from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m., individual stores vary)
• Science World (tickets currently available from 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.)
• Vancouver Art Gallery (tickets currently available between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.)
• Vancouver Aquarium (tickets currently available between 9:30 a.m. and 4 p.m.)
• Pharmacies (varying by location)
• Canadian Tire (hours vary by location)
• 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 a.m. to 9 p.m., varies by location)
• Grocery stores (varying 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

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