The Victoria Day long weekend is upon us and if you’re in Vancouver then you might be wondering what’s open and closed on the holiday this year.
Whether you need to get groceries, get some banking done or you’re hoping to do something fun, you might want to check what’s closed before heading out the door.
Victoria Day falls on Monday, May 20 this year and it’s a stat holiday in B.C.
While there will be many free events happening in Vancouver over the long weekend, many stores will operate on a holiday schedule on May 20, and certain offices will be closed for the day.
Here’s what grocery stores, malls and Vancouver attractions are open and closed for Victoria Day this year.
What’s open in Vancouver on Victoria Day?
On Victoria Day, these stores and attractions are open in Vancouver with hours varying by location.
Grocery Stores:
- Walmart
- Save-On-Foods
- Superstore
- London Drugs
- Safeway
- Whole Foods
- Shoppers Drug Mart
Other Stores:
- BC Liquor stores
- Canadian Tire
- Home Depot
- Best Buy
Shopping Malls
- Pacific Centre
- Richmond Centre
- Tsawwassen Mills
- Metrotown
- Coquitlam Centre
- Park Royal
Activities:
- Cineplex theatres
- Vancouver Aquarium
- Science World
- Vancouver Art Gallery
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Grouse Mountain
- VanDusen Botanical Garden
- Granville Island Public Market
- Capilano Suspension Bridge
Public Transit:
- BC Transit will be operating on a holiday schedule so keep in mind that service might be a bit slower on May 20
What’s closed in Vancouver on Victoria Day?
On Victoria Day, these stores and offices are closed in Vancouver.
- Costco
- Banks
- Post offices
- Public libraries
- Government buildings
Enjoy the long weekend, everyone!
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