Victoria Day long weekend is almost here, which means fireworks, family fun, and the unofficial kickoff to summer. Whether you're planning a backyard barbecue, a trip to the lake, or looking for a fun event, here's everything you need to know about Victoria Day week to make the most of your holiday.
What's CLOSED on Victoria Day (Monday)
- Government offices
- Schools
- Banks
- some Beer stores; see OPEN below
- Liquor stores
- Canada Post
- MOST grocery stores; see OPEN below
- SOME drug stores: see OPEN below
- Georgian Mall
- Bayfield Mall
- Kozlov Centre
What's OPEN on Victoria Day (Monday)
Here's what's open this weekend:
Some Drug Stores
Click below for which locations are open & hours:
Some Grocery Stores
Based on a survey of individual store websites at 6 am Friday, May 16
- Farm Boy Barrie - CLOSED *
- Foodland
- Beeton - 8 am - 6 pm
- Coldwater - 7 am to 10 pm
- Craighurst - 8 am - 8 pm
- Elmvale - 8 am - 8 pm
- Haliburton - 7 am - 9 pm
- Midland -7 am - 7 pm
- Minden - 8 am - 5 pm
- Orillia - 8 am - 5 pm
- Penetang - 7 am - 10 pm
- Port Carling - 8 am - 7 pm
- Stayner - 9 am - 6 pm
- Stroud - 8 am - 8 pm
- Tottenham - 7 am - 11 pm
- Victoria Harbour - 7 am - 8 pm
- Wasaga Beach - 7 am - 10 pm
- Freshco
- Alliston - CLOSED
- Barrie - CLOSED
- Collingwood - 9 am - 8 pm
- Huntsville - 7 am - 9 pm
- Kennedy's Lakeside Grocery Barrie - 10 am - 4pm
- Loblaws
- Collingwood – 8 am - 6 pm
- Metro
- Barrie - Kozlov - 9 am - 6 pm
- Barrie - Mapleview - 9 am - 6 pm
- Collingwood – 8 am - 10 pm
- Huntsville - 8 am - 6 pm
- Newmarket - Davis Drive - 9 am - 5 pm
- Newmarket - Yonge and Mulock - 9 am - 5 pm
- Orillia - 8 am - 10 pm
- No Frills
- Barrie - Blake St - 8 am - 6 pm
- Barrie - Wellington St - 8 am - 6 pm
- Angus - 9 am - 4 pm
- Bradford - 8 am - 6 pm
- Innisfil - 8 am - 6 pm
- Midland - 8 am - 6pm
- Newmarket - Leslie St - 8 am - 6 pm
- Newmarket - Davis Dr - 8 am - 6 pm
- Orillia - 8 am - 6 pm
- Real Canadian Superstore
- Midland - 8 am to 8 pm
- Newmarket - 8 am to 8 pm
- Wasaga Beach - 7 am to 6 pm
- Sobey's
- Alcona - 7 am - 10 pm
- Angus - 9 am - 6pm
- Barrie - CLOSED
- Bradford - 7 am - 9 pm
- Collingwood - 7 am - 9 pm
- Gravenhurst - 7 am - 7 pm
source: individual store websites
The Beer Store
- Alcona - 11 am - 6 pm
- Alliston - 11 am - 6 pm
- Angus - CLOSED
- Barrie - 30 Anne St. S. - 11 am - 6 pm
- Barrie - 531 Bayfield St. - 11 am - 6 pm
- Barrie - 299 Blake St. - CLOSED
- Barrie - 71 Mapleview Dr. - 11 am - 6 pm
- Barrie - 640 Yonge St - 11 am - 6 pm
- Bracebridge - CLOSED
- Bradford - CLOSED
- Coldwater - CLOSED
- Collingwood - 415 First St. - 11 am - 6 pm
- Gravenhurst - CLOSED
- Huntsville - 11 am - 6 pm
- Midland - 291 Midland Ave. - CLOSED
- Midland - 9350 Hwy. #93 - 11 am - 6 pm
- Orillia - 275 Atherly Rd. - 11 am - 6 pm
- Orillia - 426 Muskoka Rd - CLOSED
- Penetanguishene - CLOSED
- Stayner - CLOSED
- Stroud - CLOSED
- Tottenham - CLOSED
- Wasaga Beach - CLOSED
source: the beerstore.ca
Gas, Shopping Entertainment and More
- Tanger Outlet Mall - 11 am - 7 pm *
- Orillia Square Mall - 11 am - 5 pm *
- Upper Canada Mall - 11 am - 6 pm *
- Vaughan Mills - 11 am - 7 pm*
- some garden centres
- convenience stores
- some gas stations
- Gateway Casinos - Innisfil
- Casino Rama
- movie theatres
- Canada’s Wonderland
Public Service Schedules
Here’s what you need to know about changes to garbage collection, public transit, and other municipal services this Victoria Day.
Garbage Collection
- Simcoe County - regular collection day
- Barrie - regular collection day
- Orillia - NO garbage collection; collection will be a day late this week
Public Transit
- Barrie - no service
- Bradford - no service
- Clearview - no service
- Collingwood - no Colltrans service; Blue Mountain Link will operate as usual
- Midland/Penetanguishene - no service
- Orillia - no service
- Simcoe County Linx - no service, except Route 4 which will be operating a Sunday schedule
- GO Transit - Saturday schedule, including train service between Barrie and Toronto
Where to watch FIREWORKS in Simcoe County
Looking to see some fireworks this weekend? Here's where you can find them:
Friday, May 16
- Whitchurch-Stouffville - 9:30 pm, Memorial Park, Burkholder Street and Park Drive
Saturday, May 17
- Innisfil - 10 pm, Friday Harbour
- Port McNicoll - 9:30 pm, Patterson Park; Rain Date: Sunday, 18
- Wasaga Beach - dusk, Beach Area 1
Sunday, May 18
- Canada's Wonderland - 10 pm
Monday, May 19
source: todocanada.ca
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Other events & activities happening this Victoria Day Weekend
Looking to fill your long weekend with more than just fireworks and patio time? Barrie and Simcoe County are buzzing with local events, family-friendly activities, and community celebrations perfect for making the most of the Victoria Day weekend. From outdoor adventures to unique local happenings, here are some great ways to enjoy the holiday.
What's happening in Simcoe County this Victoria Day Weekend >>>
