Thanksgiving long weekend is coming up, which means everyone’s getting their turkeys ready for some major celebrations. Not only that, but the city is also taking a break from work as the statutory holiday always lands on the second Monday of October every year.
No matter if you’re heading to an event, going to a restaurant, or just enjoying your day off in Metro Vancouver, here’s what’s open and closed around the city.
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What’s Open and Closed in Vancouver on Thanksgiving Day
Transit
Thanksgiving Day is a statutory holiday, which means 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 Thanksgiving 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 Thanksgiving 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 Thanksgiving 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.
