What’s open, closed this Family Day in Hamilton, Halton, Niagara

Many services and stores may be closed Monday since Family Day is a public holiday in Ontario.

Here’s a look at what is open and closed in our region on Family Day.

CLOSED

• Banks and government offices;
• Garbage, green bin, recycling bins and bulk waste is moved to Tuesday;
• All LCBO and Beer Store locations;
• Buses will operate on a holiday schedule, ending at 9 p.m.;
• City of Hamilton Animal Services office counter and shelter is closed;
• Libraries are closed and;
• Most grocery stores and malls are closed.

OPEN

• GO Transit buses and trains will be running on a Saturday schedule;
• Canada Post says mail collection and deliveries will happen on Monday;
• There are not many major tourist attractions open except Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada;
• St. Catharines Museum and Welland Canals Centre will be open;
• The Tropical Greenhouse at Gage Park will be open;
• Several museums are open and offer Family Day programming in Hamilton and;
• Some recreation centres and arenas will be open on a Family Day schedule.