Here's what's open and closed on BC day in Vancouver this year

We’ve got another stat holiday coming up, folks! This Monday, August 1st is BC Day 2022 – which means we not only have a glorious, sunny long weekend to enjoy, but a couple of things to go over in terms of what’s open and closed this holiday. The good news is that most stores and attractions will remain open as usual, with the exception of government offices, municipal buildings, banks, and post offices, of course.

However, we suggest checking in with your fave local businesses before Friday rolls around – just in case some of them opt to reduce their hours. Better to plan ahead for possible closures than to show up blind-sighted!

Without further ado, here’s what’s open and closed on BC Day in Vancouver this year.

 

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Open

• Parks, gardens, and beaches
• Jericho Beach Kayak Centre
• 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 9:30 am and 3:45 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 11 am to 6 pm)
• Grocery stores (varying by location)
  • Whole Foods
  • Save-On-Foods
  • Safeway
  • London Drugs
  • Superstore
  • Shoppers
• Shopping Malls (hours varying by location)
  • Pacific Centre
  • Metrotown (open from 11 am to 7 pm)
  • McArthur Glen Vancouver Outlet (open from 10 am to 9 pm)
  • Park Royal (open from 11 am to 6 pm)
  • Richmond Centre
  • 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
• Banks
• Post Offices
• Walmart
• Costco 

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

Happy BC Day 2022, Vancouver! Enjoy what is sure to be a beautiful long weekend, and stay hydrated during this heatwave.

Curiocity Staff

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