What's Open and Closed in Toronto on Thanksgiving? Your Guide to Shopping and Attractions

Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and as an expat living in Toronto, knowing what's open and what's not can make your holiday plans smoother. Here's your handy guide to grocery stores, malls, attractions, and services that are open and closed in Toronto on October 12, 2026.

Shopping and Groceries

Most major grocery stores and malls will be closed, giving you a chance to rest and prepare for the festivities. However, some smaller stores and markets will remain open. Let's dive into the specifics:

Grocery Stores

• Costco: All locations are closed.
• Walmart: Toronto stores are closed.
• Loblaws: Only a few locations are open, including the Carlton and St. Clair stores.
• Sobeys: Most locations are closed, with a few exceptions like Clark and Hilda, and High Park.
• Farm Boy: Several locations are open, including Harbourfront, Sugar Wharf, College and Bay, St. Clair, and Leaside.
• No Frills: All locations are closed.
• FreshCo: All Toronto locations are closed.
• Metro: Only the College Park location is open.
• Longo's: All locations are closed.
• T&T Supermarket: All locations are open.
• Rabba: All locations are open 24/7.

Malls and Shopping Centres

• Eaton Centre: Open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• Yorkdale, Shops at Don Mills, Sherway Gardens, and Centerpoint Mall: All closed.
• Scarborough Town Centre and Fairview Mall: Closed.
• Dufferin Mall: Closed.

Attractions and Things to Do

While many attractions will be closed, there are still plenty of options for a memorable Thanksgiving day in Toronto:

• CN Tower: Open from 9:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.
• Ripley's Aquarium: Open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• Royal Ontario Museum: Open from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
• Art Gallery of Ontario: Open from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Casa Loma: Open from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., with escape rooms open from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m.
• Hockey Hall of Fame: Open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Aga Khan Museum: Open from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
• Toronto Zoo: Open from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Bata Shoe Museum: Open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Allan Gardens Conservatory and Centennial Park Conservatory: Both open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Riverdale Farm: Open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• The Distillery District: Open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

For those interested in entertainment, Cineplex theatres are open on Thanksgiving, and Rouge National Urban Park is open year-round.

Services

For your convenience, here's what you need to know about services on Thanksgiving:

• Banks: Closed, but ATMs are open and online banking is available.
• Service Canada and ServiceOntario: All locations are closed, but online services are still available for renewing driver's licenses and changing addresses.
• 311: Toronto's 24/7 assistance service is available for any urgent needs.