Monday is Family Day, meaning a day off for most Ontarians. The annual holiday, established in 2007, is meant to celebrate the importance of families. Some federal services will still be open, but many provincial and municipal operations will be closed or have reduced hours.
What’s open and what’s closed in Niagara on Monday, February 20th:
Niagara Region Transit: Both St. Catharines and Niagara Falls buses will operate on a holiday schedule for Family Day. Regional, Fort Erie and Welland service will not be running Monday.
GO Transit: Trains and buses are operating on a Saturday schedule.
St. Catharines Museum; Welland Canals Centre: Both facilities will be open Monday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Canada Post: Outlets will be open. Standard mail collection and delivery will take place on Family Day.
Grocery stores: Major grocery stores will be closed on Monday.
Shoppers Drug Mart: Many locations will be open on Feb. 20, but not all. Family day hours can be seen on the Shoppers store locator map.
Malls: All major shopping centres will be closed, including the Pen Centre and Fairview Mall IN St. Catharines, however the Outlet Collection at Niagara Falls will be open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Most Walmarts will be closed, but the Niagara Falls Supercentre on Oakwood Drive will be open between 7 a.m. and 11 p.m.
Alcohol:
The Beer Store: Stores will be closed.
LCBO: Stores will be closed.
Niagara Falls: Most Niagara Falls attractions will be running on the holiday Monday, including the Journey Behind the Falls, Butterfly Conservatory and all the nature and garden parks and centres. However, some heritage sites like the Whirlpool Aero Car, White Water Walk and Niagara City Cruises will be closed. Also, some dining spots like the Whirlpool Restaurant will be closed.
For more information on municipal office closures and service changes, visit your local municipality’s website.
