What’s open and closed in St. Catharines and Niagara Region on Canada Day

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Published June 28, 2021 at 7:36 pm

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This year, Canada Day falls on Thursday, July 1, 2021.

This Canada Day celebrations finally return to Niagara Region after last year saw all official gatherings cancelled, and restaurants and attractions closed.

Residents can purchase fireworks for private celebrations.

Here’s what is open and closed this Canada Day:

Open:

  • Fairview Mall in St Catharines will be open
  • The Smart Centre and Canada One (10 am to 6 pm) in Niagara Falls will be open
  • The Outlet Collection (11 am to 7 pm) in Niagara-on-the-Lake will be open
  • Any restaurants attached to malls will still be allowed outdoor patio dining
  • Some smaller grocery stores, such as Rabba grocery stores
  • All essential services and retail outlets will most likely be open. However, it’s best to call first to see if they have Canada Day hours.
  • Shoppers Drug Mart stores will be open as will convenience stores and gas stations.
  • Craft breweries within the region are expected to be open for both retail, indoor and patio seating. Within the region, there are several craft breweries, including Bench Brewing in Beamsville, Lock Street Brewing and Decew Falls Brewing, both in St Catharines, Niagara Brewing and Counterpart Brewing, both in Niagara Falls, Niagara Oast House Brewery and The Exchange Brewery, both in Niagara-on-the-Lake and Silversmith Brewing in Virgil. However, it is best to call your local brewery ahead of time to see if they’re open.
  • Most area wineries are expected to be open, but call ahead to be sure
  • After a closure last year due to the pandemic, tourist attractions such as Bird Kingdom, The Fun House, Niagara City Cruises, Clifton Hill Entertainment, Niagara Falls Fun Zone and Ripley’s Believe It or Not! have reopened their doors.

What’s Closed

  • The Pen Centre in St. Catharines
  • Non-emergency municipal services, including all town and city halls
  • Federal and provincial government offices
  • Canada Post (no mail pickup or delivery)
  • Most major grocery stores, including Walmart’s, will be closed
  • While select Beer Stores are open across Ontario, all 13 Niagara locations and all 15 LCBOs in the region will be closed
  • Garbage and recycling will be collected one day later

Transit

  • Niagara Falls Public Transit and St Catharine Public Transit will both be on holiday schedules
  • The Niagara Inter-Municipal Transit Service, which operates a region-wide transit system, with stops in St. Catharines, Welland, Niagara Falls, Port Colborne, Thorold and Fort Erie, will all revert to their traditional holiday schedules.
  • GO Transit buses that run from Toronto to Niagara Falls will also be on a holiday schedule.
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