Remembrance Day is coming up on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026, and now is a great time to start planning ahead for possible closures on the day. So before you head out for that last-minute errand or make plans, it’s a good idea to take a look at what’s open and closed first.
Open
- Parks, gardens, and beaches
- VanDusen Botanical Garden (tickets currently available between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., see current events and exhibits here)
- The Polygon Gallery (open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Wednesdays)
- Bloedel Conservatory
- Vancouver Art Gallery (open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
- Granville Island Public Market (open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.)
- Science World (tickets currently available from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
- Vancouver Aquarium (tickets currently available between 10 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.)
- Pharmacies (hours vary by location)
- Canadian Tire (hours vary by location)
- Home Depot (regular hours)
- TransLink bus, SkyTrain, and SeaBus services (operating on Sunday/holiday schedule)
- 7-Eleven (open 24 hours)
- BC Liquor Stores (most open from 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., varies by location)
- Grocery stores (modified hours vary by location)
- Whole Foods
- Save-On-Foods
- Safeway
- London Drugs
- Superstore
- Shoppers
- Walmart (7 a.m. to 11 p.m.)
- Costco
- Shopping Malls (hours vary by location)
- Pacific Centre (open from 11:05 a.m. to 7 p.m.)
- Metrotown (open from 11:05 a.m. to 7 p.m.)
- Park Royal (open from 11:15 a.m. to 7 p.m.)
- Richmond Centre (open from 11:05 a.m. to 7 p.m.)
- Tsawwassen Mills (open from 11:05 a.m. to 7 p.m.)
- Coquitlam Centre (open from 11:05 a.m. to 6 p.m.)
Closed
- Government buildings
- Public libraries
- West Coast Express services
- TransLink Customer Service Centre and Lost Property Office
- Banks
- Post offices
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