What’s open, closed this Thanksgiving
Stuffing, pie and pumpkin spice everything — it’s that time again!
There are, as always, holiday closings and reduced hours, plus COVID -19 restrictions, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t still opportunities to get out and enjoy Toronto.
Movie theatres are now open at full capacity throughout the city — and here’s what else is open and closed on Thanksgiving Monday.
Remember to check and follow all COVID-19 regulations when heading out, including wearing a mask and physical distancing.
OPEN
Golf courses
Toronto’s municipally run golf courses are open with some restrictions. Visit the city’s website for locations and more information, and to book a tee time.
Parks and trails
There are plenty of parks and trails to enjoy in Toronto — visit the city’s website for locations.
Ontario Place
The Ontario Place grounds are open from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Toronto Zoo
The Toronto Zoo is open from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Nonmember tickets must be booked in advance.
High Park Zoo
High Park Zoo is open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Riverdale Farm
Riverdale Farm is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Toronto Botanical Garden
The Toronto Botanical Garden, Edwards Gardens and Don Valley ravine are open from dawn to dusk.
Conservatories
Allan Gardens and Centennial Park Conservatory are open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Rouge National Urban Park
At Rouge National Urban Park, park trails are open for selfguided use. Most parking lots are open, opening between 7 and 7:30 a.m. and closing at 9 p.m. A limited number of washroom facilities are open. All inpark visitor services and educational programs remain suspended, and the Glen Rouge Campground is closed.
Aga Khan Museum
The Aga Khan Museum is open from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Booking tickets in advance is recommended to ensure admission and avoid wait times.
Art Gallery of Ontario
The AGO is open from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets must be booked in advance.
Casa Loma
Casa Loma is open from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., with its Legends of Horror open evenings starting at 5 p.m. Tickets for both can be booked in advance, with onsite tickets available subject to capacity.
CN Tower
The CN Tower is open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Admission is limited to timed tickets that are subject to availability, book in advance to ensure admission and avoid wait times.
Hockey Hall of Fame
The Hockey Hall of Fame is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Book tickets in advance to ensure entry.
Legoland Discovery Centre
Legoland is open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., with three two-hour Play Time Sessions available. Book tickets in advance to ensure entry.
Ripley’s Aquarium
Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada is open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tickets must be booked in advance.
Eaton Centre
The Eaton Centre is open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Rabba Fine Foods
Rabba stores are open 24/7, 365 days a year.
Pharmacies, clinics and doctor’s offices
Check out Toronto.com for a list of walk-in clinics and urgent care centres in Toronto to find a location near you, and check iamsick.ca for available holiday hours.
CLOSED
Bata Shoe Museum
The Bata Shoe Museum is closed on Monday.
Black Creek Pioneer Village
Black Creek Pioneer Village is closed on Monday.
Canada’s Wonderland
Canada’s Wonderland is closed on Monday.
Ontario Science Centre
The Ontario Science Centre is and closed on Monday.
Royal Ontario Museum
The Royal Ontario Museum is closed on Monday.
Services
> Government offices and major banks are closed.
> Canada Post offices are closed; privately operated post offices within host businesses may be open depending on the host’s holiday hours.
> Toronto Public Library branches are closed.
Retail
> Most stores and malls are closed, including Fairview Mall, Scarborough Town Centre, Sherway Gardens and Yorkdale Shopping Centre.
> All Beer Store and LCBO locations are closed.
Transit TTC
The TTC is running holiday service.
GO Transit
GO Transit is running Sunday service.