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Here's what's open and closed in Vancouver this Thanksgiving long weekend

Daniel Chai
Daniel Chai
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Oct 8 2026, 3:00 pm
Here's what's open and closed in Vancouver this Thanksgiving long weekend
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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. And if you don’t want to cook, there are plenty of tasty options to try in and around the city.

With that said, here’s what’s open or closed on Thanksgiving Monday, Oct. 12, 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.)
  • Capilano Mall (11 a.m. to 6 p.m.)
  • Metropolis at Metrotown (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 (11 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 7 p.m.)
  • H.R. MacMillan Space Centre (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
  • Museum of Vancouver (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
  • Vancouver Maritime Museum (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
  • Vancouver Art Gallery (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

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:

  • Safeway
  • Save-On-Foods
  • IGA
  • Superstore
  • Walmart
  • Whole Foods

Reduced hours:

  • BC Liquor Stores (11 a.m. to 6 p.m.)

Public schools

Thanksgiving

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Public schools from K-12 will be closed for the statutory holiday.

Pharmacies

Open:

  • Safeway
  • Save-On-Foods
  • London Drugs
  • Pharmasave
  • Shoppers Drug Mart
TransLink

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TransLink

TransLink buses, SeaBus, and SkyTrain services will continue to operate on a Sunday/holiday schedule.

Holiday fares will be in effect, so commuters will only need a 1-Zone fare to travel across all zones. However, the West Coast Express will not be running.

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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