What’s open and closed in Oshawa, Pickering, Ajax, Whitby on Labour Day

Published September 5, 2021 at 10:25 pm

This year, Labour Day falls on Monday, September 6 in Oshawa, Pickering, Ajax, Whitby and Clarington.

Originally declared to honour hard-working men and women and give them a day of rest, it is now just another work day (albeit with extra pay) for many in the restaurant and tourist sector.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there will be no major public events in Durham Region due to physical distancing restrictions and some businesses that are usually open might still be closed.

Open:

Most restaurants, especially those with patios. Call ahead to be sure
Movie theatres
Camp Samac outdoor pool in Oshawa by appointment, with limited use
Outdoor recreational facilities, such as parks, beaches and splash pads
Mass immunization clinics in Ajax (Audley Recreation Centre) and Oshawa (Campus Ice Centre) have added Labour Day hours: Ajax 9:30-4:30 and Oshawa 9:30-6:30
Four Beer Stores in Durham: 200 Ritson Rd. N in Oshawa, 75 Kingston Rd. E in Ajax, 3950 Brock St. N in Whitby and 1355 Kingston Rd in Pickering
Most craft breweries that are normally open Mondays, including: Town (12-8), 5 Paddles (9-5), and Brock Street (11-5) in Whitby; All or Nothing (11-7) in Oshawa; Falcon (1-10) in Ajax; Chronicle (12-6) in Bowmanville; and Old Flame (11-6) in Port Perry. As well, Second Wedge in Uxbridge, which is normally closed on Mondays, will open on Labour Day from 12-6
Most tourist attractions, including Oshawa’s Parkwood Estates, Oshawa Zoo and Canadian Tire Motorsport Park in Clarington
All three casinos: Pickering Casino Resort, Ajax Casino and Blue Heron Casino in Scugog
Most cannabis stores

Closed:

Pickering Town Centre and Oshawa Centre will be closed, though most restaurants with patios or street-facing entrances will be open
Mass vaccination clinics are winding down and most will be closed Labour Day. For pharmacy vaccination clinics it’s best to call ahead
Most grocery stores and retail outlets
Museums and art galleries
City and Town offices, libraries, most pools and community centres
Shopping plazas, though some stores, such as convenience stores, will remain open
All LCBO outlets
Canada Post
Garbage and recycling will be collected the next day for everyone who normally has Monday service in Durham

Transit

Durham Transit and Metrolinx GO Train service will operate on a holiday/weekend schedule