Here's what's open and closed in Metro Vancouver this Easter weekend
It’s almost Easter weekend, and there are tons of incredible springtime events to check out in Metro Vancouver, but you may run into some issues completing last-minute errands.
While Friday is officially the stat, many businesses are operating on holiday hours on Monday as well.
Plus, if you need something fun to do, we’ve compiled a list of the best Easter events to check out for the whole family.
Should you find yourself in need of some last-minute supplies, here is what is open and closed on Friday, Sunday, and Monday.
Grouse Mountain
Malls
- CF Pacific Centre Mall (Friday and Sunday open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.)
- International Village (open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.)
- Park Royal (Friday and Sunday open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.)
- Metropolis (Friday and Sunday open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.)
- The Amazing Brentwood (Friday open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sunday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.)
- Coquitlam Centre (Friday and Sunday open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.)
- Guildford Town Centre (Friday and Sunday open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.)
- Tsawwassen Mills (Friday open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sunday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Monday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.)
- McArthurGlen Designer Outlet (Friday, Sunday, and Monday, open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.)
- Richmond Centre (Friday open 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sunday and Monday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.)
- Lansdowne Centre (Friday open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Sunday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Monday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.)
- Lougheed Mall (Friday and Sunday open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.)
- Central City (Friday open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Monday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.)
- Willowbrook Shopping Centre (Friday and Sunday open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.)
- City Square (Friday open from noon to 5 p.m., Sunday majority of retailers closed, Monday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.)
Attractions
- Cineplex movie theatres
- Landmark movie theatres
- Science World (open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
- Vancouver Aquarium (open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
- VanDusen Botanical Garden (open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
- Vancouver Art Gallery (Friday open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Sunday and Monday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
- Capilano Suspension Bridge (open 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.)
- Granville Island Public Market (open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.)
Destination Vancouver
Grocery stores
Open:
Reduced hours:
- BC Liquor Stores (Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sunday from 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Monday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.)
- Costco (Closed on Friday and Sunday, open regular hours on Monday)
Pharmacies
Open:
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Translink
Friday:
TransLink Customer Service Centre, Access Transit Customer Care Office, and Lost Property Office will be closed.
Monday:
TransLink buses and SeaBus services will operate as they do on weekdays. The SkyTrain will run on standard weekday hours but with reduced peak service.
The West Coast Express will run at its standard reduced frequency:
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- Trains 1, 3, and 5 will operate westbound and eastbound service.
- Trains 2 and 4 will not operate.
Regular fares will be in effect.
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 here.
Other places that are closed
- Government offices like Canada Post and City Hall
- Banks (only on Friday but open Monday)
- ICBC will be closed on Good Friday and Easter Monday
- Public libraries will be closed on Good Friday and Easter Monday, except for the Carnegie Branch, which does not close.