
It’s hard to believe we’re already well into May, and the much-anticipated Victoria Day long weekend is just around the corner for Vancouver.
This year, the stat holiday falls on Monday, May 18, and many stores and services will be closed for the day or operating on adjusted hours.
If you have planned outings or are hoping to enjoy some events and activities around the region, make sure your destination is open before you hit the road!
Here’s what will be open or closed on Victoria Day around Vancouver:

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Malls
- CF Pacific Centre Mall (11 a.m. to 7 p.m.)
- International Village (10 a.m. to 10 p.m.)
- Park Royal (11 a.m. to 7 p.m.)
- Capilano Mall (11 a.m. to 6 p.m.)
- Metropolis (11 a.m. to 7 p.m.)
- The Amazing Brentwood (11 a.m. to 7 p.m.)
- Coquitlam Centre (11 a.m. to 6 p.m.)
- Guildford Town Centre (11 a.m. to 7 p.m.)
- Tsawwassen Mills (10 a.m. to 7 p.m.)
- McArthurGlen Designer Outlet (10 a.m. to 9 p.m.)
- Richmond Centre (11 a.m. to 7 p.m.)
- Lansdowne Centre (10 a.m. to 7 p.m.)
- Lougheed Mall (11 a.m. to 6 p.m.)
- Central City (10 a.m. to 7 p.m.)
- Willowbrook Shopping Centre (11 a.m. to 6 p.m.)
- City Square (12 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
Attractions
- Cineplex movie theatres
- Landmark movie theatres
- Rio Theatre
- Park Theatre
- Dunbat Theatre
- Science World (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
- Vancouver Aquarium (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
- VanDusen Botanical Garden (9 a.m. to 6 p.m.)
- H.R. MacMillan Space Centre (10 a.m. to 3 p.m.)
- Museum of Vancouver (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
- Vancouver Art Gallery (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
- Capilano Suspension Bridge (8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.)
- Granville Island Public Market (open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.)

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Pharmacies
Open:

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Translink
TransLink Customer Service Centre, Access Transit Customer Care Office, and Lost Property Office will be closed.
Community centres
Hours will vary depending on the community centre. Check the hours online.
Other places that are closed
- Government offices like Canada Post and City Hall
- Banks
- ICBC
- Public libraries will be closed on Victoria Day, except for the Carnegie Branch, which does not close.