{"id":576039,"date":"2026-04-01T22:20:11","date_gmt":"2026-04-01T22:20:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/576039\/"},"modified":"2026-04-01T22:20:11","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T22:20:11","slug":"whats-open-and-closed-in-vancouver-this-long-weekend","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/576039\/","title":{"rendered":"What&#8217;s Open And Closed In Vancouver This Long Weekend"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Easter long weekend is on the horizon, which means you\u2019re probably planning how to spend it. Whether you\u2019re hitting up an event or chilling at home, it\u2019s important to know what\u2019s open and closed around Vancouver so you\u2019re not caught off-guard by a closed sign on a door.<\/p>\n<p>RELATED: <a href=\"https:\/\/604now.com\/things-to-do-in-metro-vancouver-this-long-weekend-apr-3-6-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-google-interstitial=\"false\">30 Fun Things To Do In Metro Vancouver This Long Weekend (Apr 3-6)<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s everything that\u2019s open and closed in Vancouver this Easter long weekend.<\/p>\n<p>Transit<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-88041\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/vancouver-skytrain.jpg\" alt=\"TransLink\" width=\"1200\" height=\"648\"  \/>Photo: Ted McGrath \/ 604 Now Flickr Pool<\/p>\n<p>Since Good Friday is considered a statutory holiday, TransLink buses\u2013 as well as the SkyTrain and SeaBus\u2013 will be using\u00a0holiday schedules\u00a0and\u00a0fares. Only the West Coast Express will not be in operation.<\/p>\n<p>On Monday, TransLink buses and Seabuses will return to standard weekday service. The SkyTrain will also be running on its standard weekday schedule, although there will be reduced peak service.<\/p>\n<p>Government Offices and Services<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-208486\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ICBC-Surrey-1.jpg\" alt=\"icbc road tests \/ icbc road test cancellations \/ icbc online renewals\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\"  \/>Photo: ICBC<\/p>\n<p>Government\u00a0offices\u00a0are\u00a0closed on the long weekend\u2013 this includes City Halls, Service Canada, passport offices, and ICBC.<\/p>\n<p>The majority of BC Liquor Stores will be\u00a0open with reduced hours. This may depend on location, though; and private liquor stores may have differing hours and openings\/closings.<\/p>\n<p>Shopping<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-114344\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/shopping-metropolis-metrotown.jpg\" alt=\"Metrotown Job Fair 2019\" width=\"1200\" height=\"798\"  \/>Photo: Metropolis at Metrotown<\/p>\n<p>You can expect most malls to be open over the long weekend. This includes most of the popular malls around Metro Vancouver, like:<\/p>\n<p>CF Pacific Centre Mall (Friday, 11:00am \u2013 7:00pm; Monday, 10:00am \u2013 7:00pm)<br \/>\nMetropolis at Metrotown (Friday, 11:00am \u2013 7:00pm; Monday, 10:00am \u2013 7:00pm)<br \/>\nCoquitlam Centre (Friday, 11:00am \u2013 6:00pm; Monday, 10:00am \u2013 7:00pm)<br \/>\nTsawwassen Mills (Friday, 10:00am \u2013 9:00pm; Monday, 10:0am \u2013 7:00pm)<br \/>\nRichmond Centre (Friday, 11:00am \u2013 7:00pm; Monday, 10:00am \u2013 9:00pm)<br \/>\nWillowbrook Shopping Centre (Friday, 11:00am \u2013 6:00pm; Monday, 10:00am \u2013 7:00pm)<\/p>\n<p>Attractions<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-212672\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/science-world-free-admission.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\"  \/><\/p>\n<p>Many attractions will remain\u00a0open during the long weekend. Places like Science World, the Vancouver Aquarium, and the Vancouver Art Gallery will have their doors open. You can also drop by Cineplex theatres, the Capilano Suspension Bridge, and VanDusen Botanical Gardens.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The Easter long weekend is on the horizon, which means you\u2019re probably planning how to spend it. 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