Places open and closed in Vancouver on Truth and Reconciliation Day

Alison Boulier/MONOVA | Semiahmoo First Nation's Annual Walk for Truth & Reconciliation

Today, Saturday, September 30, will mark the third National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and the first time the day will be a statutory holiday in BC.

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

Here’s what’s open and closed.

Translink

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On Saturday, September 30, the bus, SkyTrain, and SeaBus will be on a regular weekend schedule.

Holiday fares will be in effect, so you will only need a 1-Zone fare to travel across all zones.

On Monday, the routes will be on the regular weekday schedule, but customers will pay the full fare rates on that day.

The West Coast Express will not be operating either Saturday or Monday and will be back to normal for Tuesday.

Additionally, the TransLink Customer Service Centre, Access Transit Customer Care Office and Lost Property Office will be closed.

Public schools

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Public schools from K-12 will be closed as it’s considered a statutory day of remembrance.

Canada Post

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Canada Post locations will be closed on September 30 and October 2. There will be no mail pickup or delivery.

Banks

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Banks will be closed to observe Truth and Reconciliation Day on Monday, October 2.

Vancouver City Hall and recreation facilities

Vancouver City Hall (Shutterstock)

Vancouver City Hall will be closed from September 30 to October 2.

Specific opening hours for community centres, fitness centres, pools, ice rinks, and golf courses can be found on the City of Vancouver website.

BC Courts

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All Provincial Court locations will be closed.

ICBC

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ICBC locations are closed.

You can still report a claim by phone or online 24/7.

CF Pacific Centre

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The mall will remain open for the day.

Grocery stores, pharmacies, and liquor stores

Most grocery stores, liquor stores and pharmacies will generally be open over the long weekend. However, we recommend checking your local store for specific opening hours.

Safeway
Save-On-Foods
Whole Foods
IGA
Superstore
Loblaws City Market
Urban Fare
Meinhardt
Walmart
Pharmasave (generally closed on Sundays)
Shoppers Drug Mart
BC Liquor
Costco

More info:

Eligible BC workers will receive a paid day off or will be paid more if required to work on Saturday. However, many places are offering employees Friday or Monday for a day in lieu since it falls on a weekend.

Editor’s note: The Indian Residential Schools Crisis Line (1-866-925-4419) is available 24 hours a day for those experiencing pain, distress, or trauma due to their residential school experience. More information can be found here.

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