What's open and closed this Victoria Day weekend in Hamilton, Niagara region (original) (raw)
Victoria Day is May 18, which means many government services and businesses will be closed or operating at reduced hours.
A look at what city services, businesses are available over the weekend and Monday
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Here's a look at what city services and shopping options are available on the weekend and the holiday Monday. (Roman Sigaev/Shutterstock)
Monday is Victoria Day.
That means a number of businesses and services will be closed, while others may operate on reduced hours.
Here's a partial list of what will open and what will be closed — but it’s always best to call ahead if you plan to head out.
Groceries, malls, liquor and beer stores
Lime Ridge Mall will be open Monday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Eastgate Square will be open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Many retailers, grocery stores, liquor and beer stores will be closed or will operate with reduced hours. However, the Ontario government amended the Retail Business Holidays Act in April to allow more businesses to be open on the holiday, including LCBO stores. The LCBO said on its website it will open about 300 stores province-wide and to check location's hours.
Some Shoppers Drug Mart and Pharmasave pharmacy locations will be open — people are advised to call their location ahead of time before heading out.
Government offices and services
All city administrative offices and city halls will be closed in the City of Hamilton, Brantford, Niagara Falls and Burlington.
Hamilton’s housing service office at 350 King St. E., Municipal Service Centres and Citizen Service Centre will also be shut.
Service Ontario, Service Canada and passport offices will be closed, as will Public Health administrative offices throughout the region.
The Ontario Works Program, including the Special Supports Program, also won't be open.
Provincial courts will be closed.
Bus services
Buses in Hamilton will run on Monday and operate on a Sunday schedule, including MyRide on-demand service and Trans-Cab service. More details about Sunday bus routes can be found here. The 12 Wentworth and 42 Mohawk East routes will not operate on Monday.
DARTS in Hamilton will operate with holiday service hours and all subscription trips will be cancelled, except for dialysis appointments. The city requires people to book in advance for any travel on Monday.
Brantford Transit and Brantford Lift won't be in service on Monday and will resume with a regular schedule on Tuesday.
Niagara Transit will operate a conventional bus schedule.
On Monday, GO Transit services will operate on a Saturday schedule.
Libraries, community centres and recreation
Libraries across the region will be closed Monday.
Recreation centres, arenas and community centres throughout the region will also be shut.
Waste collection
There will be no waste collection including garbage, blue box, green bin or bulk garbage in Hamilton. Pickup will happen one day later for the rest of the week.
There are no changes to curb-side waste collection in the Niagara region or Brantford.
Canada Post
Canada Post is closed Monday, which means there is no collection or delivery of mail.
But according to the agency, post offices operated by the private sector will be open according to the hours of service of the host business.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Brittany Spencer is a multi-platform reporter and producer based in Hamilton. She's previously worked with CBC in Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick covering politics, health care and the justice system. She's a graduate of Toronto Metropolitan University's journalism program and joined CBC in 2017. You can reach her at brittany.spencer@cbc.ca.