What’s Open and Closed in Toronto on Thanksgiving Weekend 2025: Your Guide

Thanksgiving is about family, food, and maybe sneaking in a last‑minute errand. But in Toronto, holiday hours change everything. Use this as your go‑to cheat sheet for Monday, October 13, 2025—so you don’t end up making a futile trip.

All info here is based on past years (2024, public listings) and city guidelines. Things shift, so always call or check the website of the place you plan to visit.

Attractions & Things to Do

If you’re planning to sightsee, many of Toronto’s big draws stay open—though with shorter hours.

CN Tower: usually opens 9:30 a.m., closes around 9 or 11 p.m.
ROM: typically runs 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Ripley’s Aquarium: often open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
AGO: around 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Casa Loma: daily hours usually from mid‑morning to late afternoon
Toronto Zoo: often opens 9:30 a.m. to early evening
Some smaller museums, conservatories, and galleries: weekend hours, but many close Monday

Shopping Malls

Some malls open for holiday shopping, but many won’t. Toronto’s retail bylaw also forces closures unless stores are exempt.

Eaton Centre: expected 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. (in past years)
Pacific Mall: often open during Thanksgiving with typical mall hours
Markville, Square One: likely open, though reduced hours
Closed: Yorkdale, Scarborough Town Centre, Sherway Gardens, Shops at Don Mills, Dufferin Mall

Grocery & Pharmacy Hours

Expect very limited options. A few core locations in central areas will open.

Loblaws (Carlton St.): in past years, open 7 a.m.–8 p.m.
Metro (Yonge St.): often 8 a.m.–8 p.m.
Rabba Fine Foods: many locations run 24/7, including holidays
Whole Foods (Avenue Rd.): open from morning to early evening (e.g. 8 a.m.–6 p.m.)
Some Shoppers Drug Mart / Rexall: variable — best to check your local one

LCBO & The Beer Store

All LCBO and Beer Store outlets are closed on Thanksgiving Monday. No alcohol sales that day.

Getting Around (Transit)

Transit keeps running, but not like a normal weekday.

TTC: operates on holiday schedule (reduced service)
GO Transit: usually runs a Saturday timetable on statutory holidays
Be aware: some subway lines or stations may have planned closures or shuttle buses on weekend segments

Government Services & Other Closures

Don’t count on public services being open.

Banks and all levels of government offices: closed
Canada Post: no mail delivery
Libraries: closed both Sunday and Monday
City recreation centres, pools, indoor facilities: closed Monday
Garbage / recycling service: usually delayed or rescheduled

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