Here’s what’s open and closed on Thanksgiving Monday in Vancouver this year

Thanksgiving is nearly here, and we couldn’t be more excited to dive into the season with a special meal shared with loved ones. However, in light of it being a stat holiday – it’s probably a good idea to plan ahead for possible closures. So with that in mind, here’s what’s open and closed on Thanksgiving Monday, (October 9th) this year.

Open

• Parks, gardens, and beaches
• VanDusen Botanical Garden (open from 10 am to 5 pm)
• Bloedel Conservatory (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 4 pm)
• Pharmacies (varying by location)
• Home Depot (modified hours)
• Translink bus, SkyTrain, and Seabus services (operating on a Sunday schedule)
• 7-Eleven (open 24 hours)
• BC Liquor Stores (open from 11 am to 6 pm)
• Grocery stores (varying by location)
  • Whole Foods (majority in Vancouver open from 8 am to 7 pm)
  • Save-On-Foods (regular hours)
  • Safeway (varying per location)
  • London Drugs
  • Superstore
  • Shoppers
• 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 8 pm)
  • Park Royal (open from 10 am to 7 pm)
  • Richmond Centre (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
• Costco 

Aside from October 9th, most business hours should remain as usual on Saturday and Sunday.

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!