Here’s what’s open & closed in Vancouver on Labour Day this year

Well, it is time… The last long weekend of summer is bittersweet, but with so many fun events and celebrations coming up, it’ll be a fantastic time to reflect on the season and give it the sendoff it deserves. Whether you’re headed to the beach, going on a day trip, or staying local – knowing what’s open and closed on Labour Day certainly never hurts – so here’s the breakdown for Vancouver.

Open

• Parks, gardens, and beaches
• VanDusen Botanical Garden (open from 10 am to 5 pm)
• 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 4 pm)
• Vancouver Aquarium (open. from 10 am to 5 pm)
• Pharmacies (varying 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 (varying by location)
• Grocery stores (varying by location)
  • Whole Foods
  • Save-On-Foods (regular hours)
  • Safeway
  • London Drugs
  • Superstore
  • Shoppers
• Shopping Malls (hours varying by location)
  • Pacific Centre (open from 11 am to 9 pm)
  • Metrotown (open from 11 am to 7 pm)
  • McArthur Glen Vancouver Outlet (open from 10 am to 9 pm)
  • Park Royal (open from 10 am to 7 pm)
  • Richmond Centre (open from 11 am to 9 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
• Costco 

Aside from Labour Day, most business hours should remain as usual on Saturday and Sunday.

Happy long weekend, Vancouver! Have fun out there!