Here's what's open and closed in Vancouver on B.C. Day this year

Heads up, Vancouver. We’ve got a long weekend coming up at the end of this week, and now is a great time to prepare ahead for any possible closures. B.C. Day is this coming Monday, Aug. 4, and here’s what’s open and closed across the city.

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 4 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

Enjoy the holiday!

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