While Canada Day is a holiday in Ontario, newsstands are exempt from closing and are open on Canada Day according to their regular schedule.
Retail stores may be closed on these days in Ontario.
Canada Day is celebrated on the 1st of July each year to commemorate Canada's confederation. It is one of the few holidays that is marked on a fixed date, with retailers closing no matter what day of the week it is. Because many office workers plan vacation around this time, the week of Canada Day is often busy for tourist attractions, as well as grocery stores, The Beer Store and LCBO stores.
Canada Day will be observed on: