If Victoria Day has a tendency to sneak up on you, tune in. The May 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 Victoria Day this year.
Open
- Parks, gardens, and beaches
- The Polygon Gallery (open from 10 am to 5 pm)
- VanDusen Botanical Garden (tickets currently available between 10 am and 5 pm, 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 4 pm)
- Vancouver Aquarium (tickets currently available between 10 am and 5 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 12 am to 11 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 8 pm)
- Park Royal (open from 10 am to 7 pm)
- Richmond Centre (open from 11 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 Victoria Day, most business hours should remain as usual on Saturday and Sunday.
Happy long weekend, Vancouver!
