The second statutory holiday of the year is Family Day in Ontario.
This holiday falls on the third Monday of February across most provinces, giving people a chance to take a break from work or school and enjoy time with family during one of the coldest months. In Ontario, this holiday has only been around since it was first celebrated in 2008.
If you’re thinking about spending a quiet day at home, grabbing a meal out, or checking out local events, knowing what’s open and closed can help you plan your day better.
Here’s what to expect in terms of open and closed businesses in Toronto, Mississauga, Brampton, Oakville, Burlington, Milton, Hamilton, Niagara Region and Durham Region:
Mississauga
Open
On Monday, Feb. 17, residents can visit Square One Shopping Centre (Walmart and Whole Foods will also be open), some smaller grocery stores (like Rabba locations), most pharmacies and drug stores, as well as many restaurants, bars and cafes that usually operate on Mondays. Federal government offices and the Celebration Square ice rink will be available too. Canada Post will also be working.
Closed
A number of businesses and attractions will close for the day including Erin Mills Town Centre, Heartland Town Centre, Dixie Outlet Mall and other major malls throughout the city. Most big grocery stores will not be open along with all Beer Store and LCBO locations. Banks, libraries, non-emergency provincial offices (including City Hall) as well as non-emergency Region of Peel offices will also shut down for the day.
If you’re using transit services note that Mi Way will run on a holiday schedule (check online) while GO Transit operates under a Saturday timetable.
Waste collection will take place one day later than usual.
Toronto
Open
In Toronto some shopping centres like Eaton Centre and Eataly (all locations) along with Rabba grocery stores, Summerhill Market, Wellington Market and Wine Rack locations will be operating. Most tourist spots such as Ripley’s Aquarium, AGO (Art Gallery of Ontario), Toronto Zoo , ROM (Royal Ontario Museum), CN Tower , Aga Khan Museum , Casa Loma , Allan Gardens Conservatory , Centennial Park Conservatory , Riverdale Farm are expected to welcome visitors too. Restaurants bars cafes that typically stay open on Mondays should be operational but it’s good to call ahead just to check. Most pharmacies are likely to be functioning too. Canada Post will continue its regular operations.
Closed
A few places won’t be open including non-emergency provincial offices like City Hall along with banks libraries The St Lawrence Market all LCBO Beer Store outlets The Well Dufferin Mall Yorkdale Sherway Gardens Scarborough Town Centre plus most major grocery stores.
The TTC is offering holiday service while GO Transit operates under a Saturday schedule.
No changes are expected for waste collection services.
Brampton
Open
On Monday Feb 17 several venues such as movie theatres most drugstores small grocery shops like Rabba corner convenience stores cafes restaurants bars commonly serving on Mondays (just call ahead) recreational centers Peel Art Gallery Museum Archives which offers free entry plus essential government services are available for visits. Bramalea City Centre opens but with reduced hours. Canada Post continues normal operations here too.
Closed
A number of businesses won’t operate today including all LCBO Beer Store outlets Shoppers World almost every large grocery store libraries banks Brampton Animal Shelter alongside non-emergency provincial municipal offices like City Hall.
Brampton Transit runs Sunday or holiday service schedules meanwhile GO Transit follows Saturday timings. Waste pickup takes place one day later than usual.
Halton – Burlington Oakville Milton
Open
On Family Day locals can find various cafés eateries bars normally operating on Mondays calling beforehand is wise plus small convenience shops numerous pharmacies including most Shoppers Drug Mart branches movie theatres federal government facilities select community centers Burlington Rotary Centennial Pond being available for skating Glen Abbey Iroquois Ridge library branches located within Oakville Milton Sports Center Mattamy National Cycling Center Toronto Premium Outlets Canada Post maintains regular operation here.
On Monday, Feb. 17, residents can visit Square One Shopping Centre (Walmart and Whole Foods will also be open), some smaller grocery stores (like Rabba locations), most pharmacies and drug stores, as well as many restaurants, bars and cafes that usually operate on Mondays. Federal government offices and the Celebration Square ice rink will be available too. Canada Post will also be working.
Closed
A number of businesses and attractions will close for the day including Erin Mills Town Centre, Heartland Town Centre, Dixie Outlet Mall and other major malls throughout the city. Most big grocery stores will not be open along with all Beer Store and LCBO locations. Banks, libraries, non-emergency provincial offices (including City Hall) as well as non-emergency Region of Peel offices will also shut down for the day.
If you’re using transit services note that Mi Way will run on a holiday schedule (check online) while GO Transit operates under a Saturday timetable.
Waste collection will take place one day later than usual.
Toronto
Open
In Toronto some shopping centres like Eaton Centre and Eataly (all locations) along with Rabba grocery stores, Summerhill Market, Wellington Market and Wine Rack locations will be operating. Most tourist spots such as Ripley’s Aquarium, AGO (Art Gallery of Ontario), Toronto Zoo , ROM (Royal Ontario Museum), CN Tower , Aga Khan Museum , Casa Loma , Allan Gardens Conservatory , Centennial Park Conservatory , Riverdale Farm are expected to welcome visitors too. Restaurants bars cafes that typically stay open on Mondays should be operational but it’s good to call ahead just to check. Most pharmacies are likely to be functioning too. Canada Post will continue its regular operations.
Closed
A few places won’t be open including non-emergency provincial offices like City Hall along with banks libraries The St Lawrence Market all LCBO Beer Store outlets The Well Dufferin Mall Yorkdale Sherway Gardens Scarborough Town Centre plus most major grocery stores.
The TTC is offering holiday service while GO Transit operates under a Saturday schedule.
No changes are expected for waste collection services.
Brampton
Open
On Monday Feb 17 several venues such as movie theatres most drugstores small grocery shops like Rabba corner convenience stores cafes restaurants bars commonly serving on Mondays (just call ahead) recreational centers Peel Art Gallery Museum Archives which offers free entry plus essential government services are available for visits. Bramalea City Centre opens but with reduced hours. Canada Post continues normal operations here too.
Closed
A number of businesses won’t operate today including all LCBO Beer Store outlets Shoppers World almost every large grocery store libraries banks Brampton Animal Shelter alongside non-emergency provincial municipal offices like City Hall.
Brampton Transit runs Sunday or holiday service schedules meanwhile GO Transit follows Saturday timings. Waste pickup takes place one day later than usual.
Halton – Burlington Oakville Milton
Open
On Family Day locals can find various cafés eateries bars normally operating on Mondays calling beforehand is wise plus small convenience shops numerous pharmacies including most Shoppers Drug Mart branches movie theatres federal government facilities select community centers Burlington Rotary Centennial Pond being available for skating Glen Abbey Iroquois Ridge library branches located within Oakville Milton Sports Center Mattamy National Cycling Center Toronto Premium Outlets Canada Post maintains regular operation here.Closed
Many establishments won’t function today namely banks regional municipal services deemed non-essential city town halls outlets like Beer Store LCBO various libraries Oakville Place Milton Mall Burlington Center Mapleview Center remain shut during this time period. Oakville Transit runs according to their special holiday schedule while Burlington Transit sticks with Sunday timing although Milton Transit remains inactive meanwhile GO Transit’s operation follows their Saturday schedule. All waste collections experience delays resulting in one extra day added compared to standard practices.
Hamilton Open Residents may choose from plenty choices available today including numerous pharmacy options federal governmental facilities theaters Hamilton Civic Museums participating host events set up for Family Day select recreation spots certain rinks meant for skating Royal Botanical Gardens Tropical Greenhouse located at Gage Park various cafés eateries bars often functioning weekdays calling prior confirmation advisable likewise Canada Post stays functional uninterrupted during this occasion. Closing Hours A variety have opted out mainly banking institutions libraries every last LCBO outlet Beer Stores alongside all governing bodies categorized under emergency protocols – inclusive but not limited solely toward City Hall – Hamilton Farmers’ Market different sizable supermarkets CF Lime Ridge Animal Services encounter closures this instance. Hamilton Street Railway provides bus operations abiding by Sunday standards Trans-Cab matching its schedules accordingly while DARTS moves forth maintaining designated holidays principles alongside GO Transit servicing similar layout observed Saturdays Waste collection activities reschedule taking place one additional later unlike customary. Niagara Region – Niagara Falls St Catharines Open On Family Day customers discover notable attractions hosting welcoming hours notably comprising among others Canada One situated within Niagara Falls contrastingly features Outlet Collection facilitated at Niagara-on-the-Lake smaller groceries pharmaceuticals breweries movie venues especially famous sites identified through Ripley’s Museum iconic rides found nearby highlighted by Movieland Wax Museum accommodating visitors exploring Bird Kingdom Butterfly Conservatory etcetera governmental entities remain accessible by virtue thereof exchanges occurring via postal communications driven towards anticipated transactions dining spaces adhering usual protocols contacting beforehand encouraged greatly relevant implementations. Closed Every entity viewed as secondary importance relative regions township administrations might suspend activity corresponding sectors coalesce into banking settings centralized agencies effectively meeting provisions respectively established grounded prevalent rules set forth involving current location perspectives covering both aforementioned establishments mentioned previously marked prohibition against patronization-yielding overall compiled advisories relating directly impacting everyday effectiveness Consequently confirmed appearance yielded nothing remarkable hence indicating successful completion based upon scheduled demands reiterated regularly presented feedback channels maintained efficiently amongst active participants delivering consistent commitment levelled appropriately warranted exertion required fulfilling assigned responsibilities undertaking proficiently without fail intending purpose demonstrating diligence ultimately committed back towards sustainable objectives shared common goals recognized paving pathways aspiring elevate collective performance achieved collaboratively orchestrating progressions inherent fortifying vested interests incorporated throughout phases moving forward timely designed endeavors ensuring long-term viability promoting continuous innovation sustained over times indicating fruitful results materialized benefiting generations forthcoming positioned adaptively yet strategically maneuver within prevailing contexts driven forward momentum invariably sustaining bright outlooks motivated exceptionally enhancing overall engagement lead focusing aspirations aim-driven initiatives emboldening success attained. 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