Here's What Will Be Open And Closed On Christmas Eve, Christmas Day And Boxing Day In Toronto
While the holiday season is a great time to enjoy some time off, it can be a pain if you are looking to finish some last minute Christmas shopping or need a few things for your holiday meals. Thankfully, the tragedy of arriving at the grocery store only to realize it's closed can be easy to overcome so long as you're aware of exactly what is going to be open and when this upcoming holiday week!
To make the stressful holidays a little easier, we've compiled information regarding which popular stores and destinations will be open or closed during the holidays. We've also included changes in schedules or opening/closing times for the locations, stores and destinations affected. Scroll down to figure out your last minute holiday spree schedule and happy holidays!
Liquor
Beer StoreChristmas Eve – open at regular hours, will close at 6 p.m.Christmas Day – closedBoxing Day – 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
LCBOChristmas Eve – open at regular hours, will close at 6 p.m.Christmas Day – closedBoxing Day – limited stores will be open from 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.
Malls
CF Toronto Eaton CentreChristmas Eve – 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.Christmas Day – closedBoxing Day – 7 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
CF Sherway GardensChristmas Eve – 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.Christmas Day – closedBoxing Day – 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
YorkdaleChristmas Eve – 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.Christmas Day – closedBoxing Day – 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.
CF Fairview MallChristmas Eve – 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.Christmas Day – closedBoxing Day – 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Scarborough Town CentreChristmas Eve – 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.Christmas Day – closedBoxing Day – 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
CF Shops at Don MillsChristmas Eve – 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.Christmas Day – closedBoxing Day – 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Vaughan MillsChristmas Eve – 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.Christmas Day – closedBoxing Day – 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Public transit
GO TransitChristmas Eve – Early schedule Christmas Day – Sunday scheduleBoxing Day – Saturday schedule
TTCChristmas Day – Sunday schedule, starts at 8 a.m.Boxing Day – Sunday schedule, starts at 6 a.m.
Services
City of Toronto garbage collection Christmas Day: no pickup.
*All pickup dates beginning on Tuesday will be shifted to the following day.
City of Toronto operations and municipal offices Christmas Day: closed Boxing Day: closed
*311 and emergency services will not be affected.
Toronto Public LibraryChristmas Eve – 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.Christmas Day – closedBoxing Day – closed
Attractions
Ripley’s Aquarium of CanadaChristmas Eve – 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.Christmas Day – 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.Boxing Day – 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Royal Ontario MuseumChristmas Eve – 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.Christmas Day – closedBoxing Day – 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Art Gallery of OntarioChristmas Eve – 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.Christmas Day – closedBoxing Day – 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Casa LomaChristmas Eve – 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.Christmas Day – closedBoxing Day – 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
CN Tower Christmas Eve – 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.Christmas Day – 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.Boxing Day – 10 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Ontario Science CentreChristmas Eve – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Christmas Day – closedBoxing Day – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Toronto ZooChristmas Eve – 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.Christmas Day – closedBoxing Day – 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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