The final long weekend of the summer has arrived.
Whether your plans include a trip to the beach, cottage or just final back-to-school preparations, there are a number of closures to keep in mind.
Below is a list of what will be open and what will be closed on Labour Day (September 4) :
OPEN:
All Rexall Pharmacy locations, excluding 1551 Dundas St. E, will be open with reduced hours.
Shoppers Drug Mart stores at 510 Hamilton Rd. and 1225 Wonderland Rd. N. from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and 1224 Commissioners Rd. W. in Byron from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Labatt Retail Store on Horton St. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Select Beer Stores (London locations at 414 Wharncliffe Rd. S, 1600 Dundas St. E, and 1080 Adelaide St. N will be open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.)
Fanshawe Conservation Area (for campsite availability call 1-866-668-2267)
Movie theatres
East Park
Thames Valley Golf Course and Fanshawe Golf Course. Tee times can be booked online.
Boler Mountain
Storybook Gardens
London Children's Museum
The annual London and District Labour Council Labour Day event runs for noon until 4 p.m. on Monday. This year it is being held at a new venue - East Lions Park at 1731 Churchill Avenue. The free event called "Unions Lift Everyone Up" offers food, drinks, musical entertainment, and children's activities.
The city is offering an array of free recreational activities at various community centres. The family-friendly fun includes swimming, pickleball, arts and crafts, badminton, Zumba, and ice skating. Some activities require registration, which can be done online.
CLOSED:
Government offices (municipal, provincial, and federal)
Canada Post (no mail delivery)
Malls (including White Oaks Mall, Masonville Place, and Westmount Shopping Centre)
Banks
LCBO
Grocery stores
Costco Wholesale
London Public Library branches (digital library resources remain available)
Municipal waste services (no garbage or recycling collection)
The LTC will be running on a holiday schedule, regular service resumes on Tuesday.
Labour Day is traditionally the last day London's spray pads are operational for the season. However, due to sweltering conditions forecast to arrive this weekend and continue through most of next week, the city has decided to keep the water fun zones open until September 10. The 17 locations are open daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. A list of activation buttons can be found on the city's website.
Children in both the Thames Valley District School Board and the London District Catholic School Board return to school on Wednesday. Tuesday is a Professional Activity Day for staff.
