Here's what's open and closed in Vancouver this Thanksgiving long weekend
The Thanksgiving long weekend is almost upon us, and we’re ready to sit back and enjoy quality time with friends and family.
However, in case you need to run a last-minute errand before your feast, we’ve rounded up what’s open and closed in Vancouver, so you’ll know exactly where to go!
Just be sure to get your turkey in the oven in time before running out the door.
With that said, here’s what’s open and what’s closed on Thanksgiving Monday, Oct. 13, in 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.)
- 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 (noon to 5 p.m.)
Attractions
- Cineplex movie theatres
- Landmark movie theatres
- 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 5 p.m.)
- H.R. MacMillan Space Centre (10 a.m. to 3 p.m.)
- Museum of Vancouver (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
- Capilano Suspension Bridge (10 a.m. to 8 p.m.)
- Granville Island Public Market (9 a.m. to 6 p.m.)
Pumpkin patches
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Whether you’re looking to carve a scary jack-o’-lantern or bake a delicious pie, there are plenty of fantastic farms with pumpkins that are waiting for you.
So grab your sweater, bring a friend, and try to find the cutest little gourd in these Metro Vancouver (and beyond) pumpkin patches, many of which are open on Thanksgiving.
Grocery stores
Open:
Reduced hours:
- BC Liquor Stores (11 a.m. to 6 p.m.)
Public schools
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Public schools from K-12 will be closed for the statutory holiday.
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 holiday hours online.
Other places that are closed
- Government offices like Canada Post and City Hall
- Banks
- ICBC
- Public libraries will be closed on Thanksgiving, except for the Carnegie Branch, which does not close.
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