Here’s what’s open and closed in Vancouver on Victoria Day this year

Let’s face it, it’s easy to forget just how many places are closed or operating with reduced hours every time a stat holiday rolls around. While this year’s Victoria Day marks the complete re-opening of the province and there’s no doubt a ton to do, planning is key!

This Victoria Day, be prepared for whatever comes your way–be it rain or shine, or reduced grocery store hours. Enjoy a cup of coffee from Breka, say hi to Jessica Seal at the Aquarium, or take some extra time to sleep in.

So, without further ado – let’s dive into what’s open and closed on Monday this long weekend.

Open:

• Parks, gardens, and beaches
• Science World (open from 10 am to 5pm)
• Vancouver Art Gallery (Tickets currently available between 10 am and 4 pm)
• Vancouver Aquarium (open 10 am to 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 11 am to 6 pm)
• Grocery stores & pharmacies (varying by location)
  • Whole Foods
  • Save-On-Foods
  • Safeway
  • London Drugs
  • Superstore
  • Shoppers
• Shopping Malls (varying by location)
  • Pacific Centre
  • Metrotown
  • Oakridge Centre
  • McArthurGlen Vancouver Designer Outlet
  • Park Royal
  • Richmond Centre
  • Tsawwassen Mills
  • Coquitlam Centre

Closed:

• Government buildings
• Public libraries
• West Coast Express services
• Banks
• Post Offices
• Walmart (observed on the 24th)
• Costco

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

Happy long weekend, Vancouver!