It’s the Easter long weekend this week and whether you’re celebrating or not we have all the information you need to know on what’s open and closed between March 30 – April 1.

TOURIST ATTRACTIONS

Expect all of the major tourist attractions in Toronto to be open. Here are a few notable ones and their operating hours for the long weekend.

AGO:
Friday & Monday: 10:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday: 10:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m

Ontario Science Centre:
Friday & Sunday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Monday: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Ripley’s Aquarium:
All weekend: 9 a.m. – 11 p.m.

ROM:
All weekend: 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Toronto Zoo:
Friday – Sunday: 9:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Monday: 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

OTHER FAMILY FUN:

The long weekend is a great time to catch a movie, we’ve heard Black Panther is pretty good. Check your local theatre ahead of time to double check on show times as they may be limited.

SHOPPING:

If you’re planning on doing a little shopping this weekend you might have to do it all online. The majority of malls will be closed both Good Friday and Easter Sunday. But here are some malls that will be open all weekend long.

Eaton Centre:
Friday: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Saturday: 9:30 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Sunday: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Monday: 10 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.

Pacific Mall:
Friday & Saturday: 11 a.m. – 9p.m.
Sunday & Monday: 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Toronto Premium Outlets:
Friday: 9:30 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Saturday: 9:30 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Sunday: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Monday: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Yorkville Village:
Friday & Monday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Sunday: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.

FOOD:

If you’re looking to cook some big family meals over the weekend make sure you stock up on your groceries beforehand. Most grocers will be closed but some may still be open. Again, call your local grocer ahead of time and double check their schedule.

If you’re eating out this long weekend you should be in luck as restaurants are expected to have their doors open. But we still suggest calling ahead and making sure where you plan to eat is open.

SERVICES

This Easter long weekend all banks, government offices and Canada Post will be closed.

ALCOHOL

If you’re looking to grab some drinks over the weekend you won’t be able to. All LCBO and Beer Store locations will be closed both Good Friday and Easter Sunday.