Overview
- Most public services were closed on Wednesday, July 1, including major banks, federal and provincial offices, Canada Post delivery and Toronto Public Library branches.
- Public transit ran reduced schedules with the TTC operating on a holiday (Sunday) timetable and GO Transit using a Saturday schedule, with extra runs to major celebration sites.
- Major tourist attractions stayed open on holiday hours—examples include the CN Tower, Ripley’s Aquarium, ROM, AGO, Toronto Zoo and Canada’s Wonderland—to accommodate visitors and events.
- Retail and alcohol access varied by operator and local rules: LCBO stores were closed across Ontario while select Beer Store locations opened with limited hours, and grocery, pharmacy and franchise retailers set hours by location.
- Municipal services and events showed local variation, so residents were told to check specific schedules for garbage collection changes, mall hours and fireworks site plans before travelling.