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Here's what's open and closed in Vancouver for Truth and Reconciliation Day

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This upcoming Tuesday, Sept. 30, is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a statutory holiday in B.C. Therefore, many places will be closed in the Metro Vancouver area.

According to Canadian Heritage, the day “honours the children who never returned home and survivors of residential schools, as well as their families and communities.”

Many events are being held to bring the community together to reflect on this dark chapter in Canadian history. You can see a list of some of the events in the region online.

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Here’s what’s open and closed in Vancouver for Truth and Reconciliation Day this year.

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 6 p.m.)
H.R. MacMillan Space Centre (9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.)
Museum of Vancouver (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
Capilano Suspension Bridge (8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.)
Granville Island Public Market (9 a.m. to 6 p.m.)

Grocery stores

Open:

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

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 as it’s considered a statutory day of remembrance.

Pharmacies

Open:

TransLink

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.

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Community centres

Hours will vary depending on the community centre. Check the Truth and Reconciliation Day hours online.

Other places that are closed

Government offices like Canada Post and City Hall
Banks
ICBC
Public libraries will be closed on Truth and Reconciliation Day, except for the Carnegie Branch, which does not close.

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