Labour Day long weekend is approaching, and that means the city is getting ready to take a collective break from work.
Whether you’re planning on attending an event, catching up on to-dos, or just enjoying the city, you’ll want to know what’s open and closed around the city.
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What’s Open and Closed in Vancouver on Labour Day
Transit
Since Labour Day is a statutory holiday, TransLink buses– as well as the SkyTrain and SeaBus– will be using holiday schedules and fares. Only the West Coast Express will not be in operation.
Government Offices and Services
Government offices are closed on statutory holidays– this includes City Halls, Service Canada, passport offices, and ICBC.
The majority of BC Liquor Stores will be open with reduced hours in Vancouver during Labour Day. This may depend on location, though; and private liquor stores may have differing hours and openings/closings. Check your local liquor store for their hours, and whether or not they are open.
Shopping
You can expect most malls to be open during Labour Day. This includes most of the popular malls around Metro Vancouver, like:
- CF Pacific Centre Mall (11:00am – 7:00pm)
- Metropolis at Metrotown (11:00am – 7:00pm)
- Coquitlam Centre (11:00am – 6:00pm)
- Tsawwassen Mills (11:0am – 7:00pm)
- Richmond Centre (11:00am – 7:00pm)
- Willowbrook Shopping Centre (11:00am – 6:00pm)
Attractions
Many attractions will remain open on Labour Day. Places like Science World, the Vancouver Aquarium, and the Vancouver Art Gallery will have their doors open. You can also drop by Cineplex theatres and the Capilano Suspension Bridge. Just be sure to check the hours of your attraction before heading out as some may have modified holiday hours.
