The August long weekend is sure to be a busy one on the roads as people head for cottages, campgrounds, and beaches. But for those staying in the city there are some closures to be aware of.
Celebrated each year on the first Monday in August, the Civic Holiday comes with a bit of confusion as it is not actually a statutory holiday. That means many retail workers will be on the job, while government employees will have the day off.
For those who are off and looking to run some errands, here is a list of what’s open and what's closed in London on the Civic Holiday:
CLOSED:
- Government offices (municipal, provincial, and federal)
- Canada Post (no mail delivery)
- Banks
- All London Public Library branches (inlcuding the Central Library)
- No garbage and recycling collection
- White Oaks Mall (9:30am-6pm), Masonville Place (10am-5pm), and Westmount Shopping Centre (9:30am-5:30pm)
- Select LCBO outlets
- Most Beer Stores - 11am-6pm
- Labatt Retail Store on Richmond St.
- Drug stores
- Grocery stores
- Costco Wholesale
- Fanshawe Pioneer Village
- Fanshawe Conservation Area (for campsite availability call 1-866-668-2267)
- City spray pads and wading pools
- Movie theatres
- London Ribfest in Victoria Park
- The LTC will be running on a Sunday schedule
