Get ready, Vancouver! The new year is just around the corner, and we’re here to help you get ready for the start of 2025.
January 1 may be a slower day for some, but for those looking to make the most of the statutory holiday, we’ve got the details on what’s open and closed to make some last-minute plans.
Don’t forget that free public transit on the entire TransLink system across Metro Vancouver returns on New Year’s Eve!
And if you’re feeling brave, put on your trunks and grab a towel and head to English Bay for the annual Polar Bear Swim.
Malls
- CF Pacific Centre Mall (open from 11 am to 6 pm)
- International Village (open from 10 am to 10 pm)
- Park Royal (open from 10 am to 5 pm)
- Metropolis (open from 11 am to 7 pm)
- The Amazing Brentwood (open from 11 am to 7 pm)
- Coquitlam Centre (open from 11 am to 6 pm)
- Guildford Town Centre (open from 10 am to 7 pm)
- Tsawwassen Mills ( open 12 pm to 5 pm)
- McArthurGlen Designer Outlet (open 10 am to 8 pm)
- Richmond Centre (open 10 am to 7 pm)
- Central City (closed New Year’s Day)
- City Square (open 10 pm to 6 pm)
Attractions
Daniel Chai/Daily Hive
- Cineplex movie theatres
- Science World (open 12 to 5 pm)
- Vancouver Aquarium (open 9:30 am to 5:30 pm)
- Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge (open 11 am to 9 pm)
- Robson Square Ice Rink (9 am to 9 pm)
- Shipyards Ice Rink (12 to 8 pm)
Community Centres
- Kerrisdale (open 9 am to 4 pm)
- Mount Pleasant (open 9 am to 6 pm)
- Trout Lake (open 10:30 am to 3:30 pm)
- All other community centres are closed
Ski hills
Cypress Mountain
- Grouse Mountain (open 8 am to 10 pm)
- Cypress Mountain Resort (open 9 am to 10 pm)
- Mt Seymour (8:30 am to 9:30 pm)
Translink
TransLink buses, SeaBus, and SkyTrain services will operate on a Sunday/holiday schedule on January 1. West Coast Express will also not operate.
TransLink Customer Service Centre, Access Transit Customer Care Office, and the Lost Property Office will be closed.
Grocery stores
Many grocery stores are open but may operate reduced hours on New Year’s Day. The following grocery stores are open, but be sure to check with your local store on what time they’ll be closed.
- Safeway
- Superstore
- Save on Foods
- No Frills
- Whole Foods
- Urban Fare
- Walmart
- Costco
- T&T Supermarket
T&T Supermarket
Here’s what’s closed:
- Banks
- Libraries
- Canada Post
- All government offices
- ICBC (although Dial a Claim is still open 24/7)
- BC Liquor Stores
- Vancouver Art Gallery
Have fun, stay safe, and cheers to the new year!
This piece was written in 2022 and has since been updated.