What’s Open and Closed on Boxing Day 2024 in Toronto

Boxing Day, December 26, follows the festive chaos of Christmas and brings with it a mix of shopping sprees, limited services, and some closures. While many retailers welcome eager shoppers with extended hours, other businesses and services remain unavailable for the holiday.

To help you plan your day, here’s a detailed guide on what’s open and closed on Boxing Day 2024 in Toronto.

What’s Open

Shopping Centres

Toronto’s shopping hubs are bustling with activity on Boxing Day. Here are the operating hours:

Eaton Centre: 7 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Fairview Mall: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
CF Markville: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Hillcrest Mall: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Toronto Premium Outlets: 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Square One Shopping Centre: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Bramalea City Centre: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Vaughan Mills: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Pacific Mall: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Dufferin Mall: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Scarborough Town Centre: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Gerrard Square: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Yorkdale Shopping Centre: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
The Well: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Grocery Stores and Food Markets

While many grocery stores remain closed, select markets and stores will be open:

Rabba Fine Foods (regular hours)
Summerhill Market: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Eataly (all locations)
Wellington Market
Some Beer Stores: Open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Wine Rack (varies by location)

Tourist Attractions

Boxing Day is a great time to explore Toronto’s landmarks. Here are some places you can visit:

Ripley’s Aquarium
Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO): 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Toronto Zoo: 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Canada’s Wonderland – Winterfest: 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Royal Ontario Museum (ROM): 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
CN Tower: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Aga Khan Museum: 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Casa Loma: 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Allan Gardens Conservatory: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Centennial Park Conservatory: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Riverdale Farm: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Parks and Trails

Toronto’s parks and trails remain open for visitors to enjoy.

What’s Closed

While there’s plenty to do, several businesses and services will close for the holiday:

Restaurants: Many may close or operate reduced hours. Call ahead to confirm availability.
Federal, Provincial, and Municipal Services: Includes City Hall and other non-emergency services.
Canada Post: No mail delivery or pickup.
Banks: Closed across the city.
Libraries: All branches will remain closed.
St. Lawrence Market
LCBO: All stores are closed.
Longo’s

Transit

TTC: Operating on holiday service.
GO Transit: Running on a Saturday schedule.

Garbage Collection

Wednesday Collection: Postponed to Thursday, December 26.

Plan your day wisely and confirm store or service hours before heading out. Whether you’re shopping, sightseeing, or enjoying the holiday vibes, Boxing Day offers something for everyone in Toronto.

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