Every November 11, Canadians across the country take the day to pay their respect to fallen soldiers for Remembrance Day.
There are several Remembrance Day events in and around Vancouver, with thoughtful ceremonies, moving parades, receptions, and more.
However, the important ceremonies also mean multiple road closures across the region, with commuters being warned that traffic will be impacted in several cities.
There are many businesses that will be closed for the day on November 11, and we’ve rounded up a list of what is open and closed on Remembrance Day 2024.
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Open grocery stores
- Save on Food (regular hours)
- Safeway (regular hours)
- Whole Foods (regular hours)
- Superstore (regular hours)
- No Frills (regular hours)
- City Market (regular hours)
- Costco (regular hours)
- Walmart (regular hours)
Liquor stores
Most BC Liquor Store will be open from 9:30 am to 9 pm, though it will depend on location.
Private Liquor stores (times may vary depending on the establishment; refer to their website for more details).
Malls
- Pacific Centre Mall (open from 11:05 am to 7 pm)
- City Square (open from noon to 5 pm)
- Kingsgate Mall (open from 11 am to 5 pm)
- The Amazing Brentwood (open from 11 am to 7 pm)
- Park Royal (open from 11:15 am to 7 pm)
- Metrotown (open from 11:05 am to 7 pm)
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Post offices
- Post offices operated privately may be open if the host business is open; otherwise, all Canada Post offices will be closed.
Libraries
- All library branches except Vancouver’s Carnegie Reading Room are closed, which matches the community center’s hours year-round.
City services
- All community centres are closed except False Creek, Hastings, Kerrisdale, Killarney, Mount Pleasant, Roundhouse, Sunset, and Trout Lake are closed (check this list for exact times and hours of operation)
- Ice rinks (check this list for exact times and hours of operation)
- Some fitness centres in Vancouver are closed (check this list for exact times)
- Several pools in Vancouver are closed (check this list for exact times)
With files from Samantha Holomay