Victoria Day weekend 2025: What's open and closed in Toronto

There's some rain in the forecast Friday and Saturday, but it looks like Toronto's in for a mostly sunny and warm Victoria Day weekend, according to Environment Canada.

Whether you're looking to take part in holiday festivities or bask in the summer weather, here's a look at what's open and closed in Toronto this weekend:

Fireworks:

The city is holding its annual fireworks display at Ashbridges Bay Park on Monday at 10 p.m. 

The display will last around 14 minutes, according to Toronto police, and can be seen on the boardwalk from Emdaabiimok Avenue (formerly Lower Coxwell Avenue) to Victoria Park Avenue. Alcohol is prohibited at Ashbridges Bay, police say.

Canada's Wonderland is also holding a fireworks display on Sunday starting at 10 p.m.

Drivers should expect major delays over the weekend due to road closures, police say, as well as restricted parking. People are encouraged to take public transit when possible.

The city says people are not permitted to set off fireworks in city parks or on beaches, balconies, streets, parking lots or property that is not their own.

Additionally, police say bonfires are not allowed in city parks and beaches. 

The city says people are allowed to set off fireworks on their own private property without a permit before 11 p.m on Victoria Day.

Transit:

• All TTC routes will operate on their Sunday schedule on Victoria Day, but will start earlier, at 6 a.m. Additional TTC buses will be added to 22A Coxwell and 92A Woodbine on that day, police say. 

• GO Transit will operate on a Saturday schedule on Victoria Day. 

Grocery stores

• Most grocery store chains are closed Monday, but check store websites for local hours of operation. 

• Rabba Fine Foods stores are open Monday. 

Public facilities

• Community recreation facilities: closed Monday. Scheduled drop-in programs and registered activities will run on Saturday and Sunday.

• St. Lawrence Market: closed Monday. 

• Centennial Park Conservatory and Allan Gardens Conservatory: open Monday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

• Riverdale Farm: open Monday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

• City golf courses: all five locations open throughout the long weekend.

• Etobicoke Civic Centre Art Galleries: closed Monday.

• Toronto History Museums: closed Monday.

• Park splash pads: open for the season, from 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. 

• Toronto Public Library branches: closed Sunday and Monday. 

• ServiceOntario: closed on Victoria Day. 

• Service Canada: closed on Victoria Day.

Malls

• CF Eaton Centre: open Monday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. 

• Vaughan Mills: open Monday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

• Fairview Mall: closed Monday.

• Yorkdale Shopping Centre: closed Monday. 

• CF Sherway Gardens: closed Monday. 

• CF Shops at Don Mills: closed Monday.

• Scarborough Town Centre: closed Monday.

• Square One Shopping Centre: open Monday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Attractions

• Royal Ontario Museum: open Monday 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

• CN Tower: open Monday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

• Toronto Zoo: open Monday 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.

• Art Gallery of Ontario: open Monday 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

• Ripley's Aquarium: open Monday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. 

• Little Canada: open Monday 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

• The Distillery District: open Monday 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.

• Halal Bites Festival takes place Friday to Sunday at Nathan Phillips Square.

• STACKT's Asian Night Market will be held on Saturday starting at 4 p.m. It includes booths from over 50 Asian-owned businesses and live music. 

• The Victoria Day Royal Race is happening on Monday at High Park. The 5 km run route begins at Spring Road and Colborne Lodge Drive at 10 a.m.

• Leslieville's Spring Living Market will run on Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event features local vendors, fitness workshops, live entertainment, and more.

LCBO and Beer Store

• LCBO stores are closed Monday. Some locations are also closed Sunday. 

• Most Beer Store locations are open Monday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Canada Post

• There will be no collection or delivery of mail on Monday.

Drug stores

• Most Shoppers locations remain open. Some are closed Monday and some are operating on a holiday schedule. 

• Most Rexall locations remain open but have holiday hours. Some are closed Monday. 

Movie theatres

• Cineplex theatres: open Monday, with show times available on their website. 

• TIFF Lightbox: closed Monday.

• Imagine Cinemas: Toronto locations open Monday, with show times available on their website. 

• Revue Cinema: open Monday, with show times available on their website.