Here’s a very important comprehensive guide for Montrealers to know exactly what is open and closed in the Montreal area on Canada Day 2025 (Tuesday, July 1), covering shopping, transit, attractions, and more to help you plan your day. Here’s a hint though. Malls, large grocery store chains and government offices will be closed, but SAQ, smaller grocery stores and attractions will be open. Let’s take a closer look at what’s open and closed on Canada Day in Montreal.
Shopping Malls & Retail
Closed:
- Shopping Malls: Most shopping malls, including the Eaton Centre and Place Montréal Trust, are closed on Canada Day.
- Large Grocery Stores: Major grocery store chains such as Costco, Walmart, and Metro are typically closed.
- Canada Post: All Canada Post offices are closed, and there is no mail delivery.
- SQDC: All Société québécoise du cannabis (SQDC) outlets are closed.
Open:
- SAQ: Most Société des alcools du Québec (SAQ) outlets are open, except those located inside shopping malls.
- Small Grocery Stores: Some smaller grocery stores and dépanneurs may remain open, but it’s advisable to check with individual locations.
Public Transit
- STM (Montreal): Public transit will operate on a holiday schedule.
- Laval Transit: Buses will run on a Saturday schedule.
- Longueuil Transit: Buses will operate on a Sunday schedule.
- EXO Trains: Only the Vaudreuil-Hudson and Saint-Jérôme lines will operate, running on a Sunday and weekend schedule, respectively.
- REM: The Réseau express métropolitain (REM) will run on a Sunday schedule.
Attractions & Activities
Open:
- Espace pour la Vie (Space for Life): The Biodôme, Botanical Garden, Insectarium, and Planetarium are open.
- La Ronde: The amusement park is open.
- Public Markets: Jean-Talon, Atwater, and Maisonneuve markets are open.
- Cinemas: Some movie theatres remain open.
- Restaurants and Bars: Many establishments are open, but it’s advisable to check with individual locations.
- Pharmacies: Some pharmacies, especially larger chains like Jean Coutu and Pharmaprix, may remain open.
Closed:
- Banks: All banks are closed.
- Government Offices: All federal and provincial government offices are closed.
- Municipal Court: Only cases of persons in custody will be processed.
- Libraries: La Grande Bibliothèque is closed.
- SQDC: All outlets are closed.
City Services
- Garbage, Recycling, and Compost Collection: Services will take place according to the usual schedules in most boroughs.
- Ecocentres: Open on summer schedules.
- 311 Hotline: The City of Montreal’s information hotline is open to field questions.
Summary
| Category | Open | Closed |
|---|---|---|
| Shopping Malls | SAQ (except inside malls), small grocery stores, dépanneurs | Most shopping malls, large grocery stores, Canada Post, SQDC |
| Public Transit | STM, Laval Transit, Longueuil Transit, EXO (limited), REM | — |
| Attractions | Espace pour la Vie (Biodôme, Botanical Garden, Insectarium, Planetarium), La Ronde, public markets, cinemas, restaurants, bars, pharmacies | — |
| City Services | Garbage, recycling, compost collection, ecocentres, 311 hotline | — |
| Government Offices | — | All federal and provincial offices, municipal court, libraries |
| Banks | — | All banks |
| SQDC | — | All outlets |
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