The origins of Thanksgiving come from Indigenous Peoples across the land who celebrated the harvest and abundance of the earth.
When Europeans arrived, they introduced their own harvest traditions, which gradually mixed with Indigenous practices.
One of the first recorded Thanksgivings took place in 1578 by explorer Martin Frobisher in what is now Nunavut, as a way to give thanks for his safe return from an unsuccessful quest for the Northwest Passage.
In 1879, Canada officially recognized Thanksgiving as a national holiday, although it was celebrated on different days over time. It wasn’t until 1957 that Thanksgiving was officially designated as the second Monday in October.
Here’s what you can expect to be open and closed this Thanksgiving on Monday, Oct. 13, in Oakville, Burlington, Milton and Halton Hills.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Open:
Local parks and various outdoor recreational facilities Most Shoppers Drug Marts; however, it’s best to call ahead Many restaurants will welcome guests for dining, takeout and delivery-be sure to call first since numerous restaurants are closed on Mondays regularly Some smaller grocery stores like Rabba grocery stores Conservation Halton Parks: Crawford Lake, Hilton Falls, Kelso, Mount Nemo, Mountsberg, Rattlesnake Point Terra Cotta Conservation Area located in Halton Hills A few Tim Hortons and Starbucks (hours may differ by location) Toronto Premium Outlets (9:30 a. m. – 7:00 p. m.) Other major shopping centers that are open:
– Square One (11 a. m. – 6 p. m.)
– Bramalea City Centre (11 a. m. – 6 p. m.)
– Vaughan Mills (11 a. m. – 7 p. m.)
– Eaton Centre (11 a. m. – 7 p. m.) Closed: Banks City/town halls Most Halton Region offices and services; however all essential services remain operational The Animal Shelter will not be taking appointments on Monday, Oct. 13. To report an animal control-related emergency during holidays, please call 905-335-7777. Most community centres including seniors’ centres, pools, arenas and libraries All Beer Store locations LCBO Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts Mattamy National Cycling Centre All indoor pools located in Burlington Milton Mall Burlington Centre Mapleview Mall Oakville Place Transit: Oakville Transit will run its holiday service schedule Burlington Transit will follow a Sunday schedule Milton Transit will not be operating GO Transit will function on a Saturday schedule Garbage: No garbage collection on Monday, Oct. 13 (all waste pickups will occur one day later than usual) INsauga’s Editorial Standards and Policies Last 30 Days: 33,290 Votes All Time: 1,475,031 Votes 97 VOTES
– Square One (11 a. m. – 6 p. m.)
– Bramalea City Centre (11 a. m. – 6 p. m.)
– Vaughan Mills (11 a. m. – 7 p. m.)
– Eaton Centre (11 a. m. – 7 p. m.) Closed: Banks City/town halls Most Halton Region offices and services; however all essential services remain operational The Animal Shelter will not be taking appointments on Monday, Oct. 13. To report an animal control-related emergency during holidays, please call 905-335-7777. Most community centres including seniors’ centres, pools, arenas and libraries All Beer Store locations LCBO Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts Mattamy National Cycling Centre All indoor pools located in Burlington Milton Mall Burlington Centre Mapleview Mall Oakville Place Transit: Oakville Transit will run its holiday service schedule Burlington Transit will follow a Sunday schedule Milton Transit will not be operating GO Transit will function on a Saturday schedule Garbage: No garbage collection on Monday, Oct. 13 (all waste pickups will occur one day later than usual) INsauga’s Editorial Standards and Policies Last 30 Days: 33,290 Votes All Time: 1,475,031 Votes 97 VOTES
