Snow in Toronto on Boxing Day, Plus What is Open and What is Closed on December 25 & 26.
In a significant shift from its previous forecast, which indicated that parts of southwestern Ontario were expected to see “minimal” ice accretion, Environment Canada has issued an early snow warning for Boxing Day, Friday, December 26.
Current forecasts predict that a winter storm will hit southern Ontario, including Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), later this week. Residents can expect 10-15 cm of snow, along with potential rain and snow pellets in some areas. There may also be icy surfaces, broken tree branches, and utility outages.
Depending on the location, residents can expect mainly freezing rain, snow, or a mix of both. In southwestern Ontario, including the Hamilton and Niagara areas, mostly freezing rain is expected to begin on Friday morning and continue into the evening. Further north, from the Bruce Peninsula southeast to the GTA, mainly snow is now forecast to start Friday afternoon and continue late into the evening.
WHAT IS OPEN AND WHAT IS CLOSED DURING THE HOLIDAYS?
Open on Christmas Day:
– All TTC routes will operate on a Sunday schedule on December 25, with subway service starting around 8 am and running every four to five minutes.
– All GO Transit routes will follow a Saturday schedule.
– CN Tower: Open from 11 am to 8 pm.
– Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada: Open from 9 am to 9 pm.
– Toronto Zoo: Open from 11 am to 4 pm.
– Allan Gardens Conservatory: Open from 10 am to 5 pm.
– Outdoor skating rinks: Open daily during the holidays.
– Most major cinema halls in the GTA.
– Casa Loma: Open from 9:30 am to 5:00 pm.
Closed on Christmas Day:
– All major bank branches, Canada Post offices, Service Canada offices, and the Toronto Public Library.
– Major attractions: Canada’s Wonderland, Art Gallery of Ontario, Royal Ontario Museum, Distillery District, St. Lawrence Market, Aga Khan Museum, Hockey Hall of Fame, and others.
– Most major malls (e.g., Eaton Centre, Yorkdale, CF Sherway Gardens) will be closed.
Open on Boxing Day:
– TTC will run on the same Sunday schedule, starting earlier at approximately 6 am.
– Line 6 Finch West: Service runs from 7 am to 10 pm, with shuttle buses operating from 10 pm to 1 am.
– All GO Transit routes will follow a Saturday schedule.
– Art Gallery of Ontario: Open from 10:30 am to 4 pm.
– Canada’s Wonderland: Gates will be open from 3 pm to 9 pm.
– Casa Loma: Open from 9:30 am to 5 pm.
– CN Tower: Open from 11 am to 8 pm.
– Royal Ontario Museum: Open from 10 am to 5:30 pm.
– Hockey Hall of Fame: Open extended hours from 10 am to 6 pm.
– Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada: Open from 9 am to 11 pm.
– Malls: The Eaton Centre, Scarborough Town Centre, Shops at Don Mills, and Yorkdale Mall will be open for extended hours. Check their status online.
– Grocery stores: Some locations will be open. More information can be found by checking store locators.
Closed on Boxing Day:
– All major banks.
– Service Canada, ServiceOntario, and government offices.
– All Toronto Public Library branches.
– Canada Post.
– Grocery stores: Some may be open for shortened hours. Please check the status of your specific store online.
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