What’s Open and Closed in Toronto on Canada Day 2025

Kirill Anikin
Jun 28
4 min read

Major Attractions & Things To Do

Free Canada Day Events & Fireworks

Canada Day, falling on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, marks the nation’s 158th birthday and brings a vibrant lineup of celebrations, fireworks, and community events across Toronto. As a federal statutory holiday, many businesses and services will be closed, but there are still plenty of options for shopping, entertainment, and transit. Here’s a detailed guide to help you make the most of the holiday.

Grocery Stores

Open:

Rabba Fine Foods: All locations open 24/7, year-round, ideal for last-minute essentials.
Whole Foods (Yorkville & Square One): Open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., offering organic groceries and specialty items.
Longo’s: Select locations open (typically 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.). Check the store locator for details.
Summerhill Market: Open 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., known for gourmet groceries.
Eataly: Open (hours may vary by location); offers Italian groceries and prepared foods.
Pusateri’s: Some locations open; call ahead for hours. Upscale grocery with deli and bakery.
T&T Supermarket: Select locations open; check online for specific hours, specializing in Asian groceries.
Farm Boy: Select Toronto locations open, including Harbourfront (8 a.m. to 10 p.m.), St. Clair (8 a.m. to 7 p.m.), College and Bay (8 a.m. to 8 p.m.), Sugar Wharf (8 a.m. to 10 p.m.).
Shoppers Drug Mart & Rexall: Many locations open, some 24/7, offering snacks and basic groceries.

Closed:

Costco, Metro, FreshCo, Most Loblaws (except 60 Carlton St.), Real Canadian Superstore, Walmart, Your Independent Grocer, St. Lawrence Market: All closed for the holiday.

Liquor Stores

Open:

Select Beer Store locations: Open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; check online for specific stores. Only a handful of locations operate on the holiday.
Wine Rack: Select stores open across the city, with varying hours. Many are located inside grocery stores or near major intersections.

Closed:

LCBO: All locations closed.
Most Beer Store and Wine Rack locations: Closed unless specifically listed as open3.

Shopping Malls

Open:

CF Toronto Eaton Centre: The only major downtown mall open, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; features a wide range of retailers, food court, and restaurants.
Toronto Premium Outlets: 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.; offers discounts on designer brands.
Pacific Mall (Markham): 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.; North America’s largest Asian shopping centre.
Bramalea City Centre (Brampton): 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Promenade Shopping Centre: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Vaughan Mills: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; features outlet stores and entertainment options.
CF Markville: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Closed:

Scarborough Town Centre, Yorkdale Shopping Centre, CF Fairview Mall, CF Sherway Gardens, Erin Mills Town Centre, Oshawa Centre, Dixie Outlet Mall: All closed on Canada Day3.

Services

TTC: Operating on a Sunday/holiday schedule, with service starting at 6 a.m. Extra buses will be added to busy routes, especially those serving Ashbridges Bay and Woodbine Beach for fireworks events. Expect increased crowds and possible detours in event areas5 6.
GO Transit: Running on a Saturday schedule.
Banks: All branches closed.
Canada Post: No mail delivery; post offices closed.
Service Canada & ServiceOntario: All physical locations closed; some services available online.
Libraries & Community Centres: Closed for the day.
Garbage & Recycling: No change to regular collection; drop-off depots remain open.

Major Attractions & Things To Do

Ripley’s Aquarium: Open 9 a.m. – 11 p.m.; popular for families.
Royal Ontario Museum (ROM): Open 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., with free admission on Canada Day7.
Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO): Open 10:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Toronto Zoo: Open 9:30 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Canada’s Wonderland: 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.; includes its own fireworks show.
Casa Loma: 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
CN Tower: 9:30 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Aga Khan Museum: 10 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Cineplex Theatres: Many locations open, offering movie screenings throughout the day3.

Free Canada Day Events & Fireworks

Toronto’s Canada Day celebrations feature numerous free events and fireworks displays across the city:

Flagship Fireworks Shows:

Ashbridges Bay Park (1561 Lake Shore Blvd. E.): The city’s largest display, starting at 10 p.m. and visible from the Eastern Beaches and Boardwalk. Accessible viewing areas are available for those with mobility challenges. Expect large crowds and heavy traffic; public transit is strongly recommended. Alcohol and personal fireworks are strictly prohibited, and police and by-law officers will be on-site to ensure safety1 3 5 6.
Harbourfront Centre (235 Queens Quay W): All-day celebration from noon to 11 p.m., featuring live music, dance, comedy, a Canadian-made vendor market, and a fireworks show at 10:45 p.m. by the lake2 7.
Centennial Park (256 Centennial Park Rd.): Fireworks at 10 p.m. following the Toronto Ribfest3.
Amesbury Park (151 Culford Rd.): Family-friendly fireworks at 10 p.m.3.
Mel Lastman Square (5100 Yonge St.): Celebration from noon, with live music, entertainment, food vendors, and fireworks at 10 p.m.3.
Milliken Park (4325 McCowan Rd.): Fireworks at 10 p.m., with accessible viewing areas1 3.
Stan Wadlow Park (888 Cosburn Ave.): Fireworks at 10 p.m.3.

Additional Activities:

Q107 Canada Day Fest: Food trucks, free live music, and fireworks.
Downsview Park: Annual festival with entertainment, kids’ activities, inflatables, and fireworks.
Electric Island: Concert and picnic series.
Ontario Place: Concerts, art installations, nature walks, and picnics.
Little Canada: Miniature Canada displays, photo ops, and evening fireworks7.

Tips for Fireworks Events:

Arrive early to secure a good viewing spot.
Use public transit to avoid parking hassles and traffic delays.
Follow all safety regulations: personal fireworks, alcohol, and bonfires are not permitted in parks and beaches. Police, fire, and EMS will be present for crowd safety5 6.

Greater Toronto Area (GTA) Celebrations

Beyond Toronto, Canada Day is celebrated in surrounding municipalities with parades, picnics, live entertainment, and fireworks. Mississauga, for example, hosts a major event at Celebration Square with live music, family activities, food trucks, and a grand fireworks finale at 10 p.m.4 8.

Summary

While many major stores and services will be closed on Canada Day, you’ll still find select grocery stores, some shopping malls, and major attractions open. Public transit will be running on a holiday schedule, and there’s no impact to garbage collection. Take advantage of the free events and fireworks across the city, and plan ahead to make the most of Canada’s 158th birthday celebrations1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8.