The unofficial start of summer arrives this weekend with Victoria Day, and many popular attractions in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) are gearing up to welcome visitors.
Attractions Open on Victoria Day
- CN Tower
- Ripley’s Aquarium
- Toronto Zoo
- Royal Ontario Museum
- Casa Loma
- Hockey Hall of Fame (for hockey fans)
- Aga Khan Museum (for art enthusiasts)
Shopping and Dining
- Select shopping centers in downtown Toronto will remain open during regular hours on Victoria Day, including the Eaton Centre.
- Grocery stores like Sobeys and Metro have announced early closures due to ongoing staff shortages caused by COVID-19-related absences.
Public Transportation Adjustments
- The TTC will operate on a holiday schedule.
- GO Transit buses and trains will run according to their Saturday schedules for most lines, with some bus routes experiencing reduced frequency or no service at all, depending on the location within the GTA.
LCBO and Alcohol Sales
- LCBO outlets across Canada were closed last year but have since reopened; however, they remain closed today.
- If you need alcohol, options are limited to online orders, which can take several days for delivery and may vary greatly depending on location within the GTA.
Local Crime Update
In other news, a 35-year-old man was arrested after allegedly attempting to break into a residence in Brampton last week. He faces charges of attempted break-and-enter and mischief under $5,000. This incident is related to an earlier event where he allegedly smashed windows at two homes in Mississauga using rocks. He was caught after leaving behind his shoes, which police matched to surveillance footage. He was apprehended while trying to escape through an unlocked window at another house nearby.
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