As the summer comes to a close, there are lots of family-friendly attractions open on Labour Day Monday, but last-minute back-to school shoppers may be out of luck, as will those looking to stock up on food and drinks.
Here is a list of what is opened and closed in Toronto on Sept. 7.
Closures include:
- Some grocery stores
- Small malls and strip malls
- Banks
- LCBO and Beer stores
- Libraries and schools
- Government office
- Childcare centres
In response to the warm weekend, the city also extended outdoor pool season. The pools were scheduled to close Sept. 6, but 10 will remain open until 5 p.m. on Monday because of the heat.
There is no mail delivery on Labour Day.
The following businesses will stay open:
- Some grocery stores, including some Metro andLoblaws locations
- Some malls, including the Eaton Centre, Vaughan Mills and Square One, Markville Mall, Upper Canada, Hillcrest Mall
- Long-term care homes
- Tourist attractions across the city including historical sites
- Golf courses
- Parks
- Movie theatres
- Most restaurants
- Most tourist attractions, including Toronto Zoo, Ripley’s Aquarium and Canada’s Wonderland
The TTC is running on a holiday schedule and GO Transit is operating on a Saturday schedule.
