CLOSURE: 11 more Beer Store locations are closing in Ontario

In the latest wave of retail changes in Ontario, The Beer Store has announced it will close 11 more locations across the province, effective July 6, 2025, as part of a broader effort to modernize operations and adapt to changing customer needs.

Here are the 11 stores slated for closure:

Aurora – 14800 Yonge St.

Coboconk – 6716 Hwy. 35

Cornwall – 1396 2nd St. E.

Oakville – 104 Lakeshore Rd. W.

Oakville – 1011 Upper Middle Rd.

Richmond Hill – 13469 Yonge St.

Toronto – 609 Roehampton Ave.

Toronto – 1580 Avenue Rd.

Wiarton – 690 Berford St.

Windsor – 790 Goyeau St.

Windsor – 1780 College Ave.

“The Beer Store is modernizing operations to meet the needs of the marketplace – this means making the difficult decision to close some stores,” said Ozzie Ahmed, vice president of retail at The Beer Store. “We know this will be disappointing to many customers and our valued employees.”

Ahmed emphasized that the decision was not made lightly, noting that the closures are part of the company’s long-term plan to maintain sustainability while continuing to provide strong customer service, a wide selection of beer brands, and a globally recognized recycling system.

The company is also committing to supporting affected employees during the transition, ensuring all existing agreements and commitments are upheld.Despite the closures, The Beer Store encourages customers to return empty alcohol containers to nearby locations or designated return depots. Each year, the company processes over 1.6 billion bottles, cans, and kegs—making it one of the most successful recycling programs in the world.

Starting Jan. 1, 2026, all Ontario grocery stores that sell alcohol will also be required to accept empty returns.

The closures come as The Beer Store faces ongoing retail pressures following Ontario’s decision to expand alcohol sales to convenience stores, big-box chains, and gas stations.