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What's Open & Closed In Montreal On Boxing Day 2023

Happy shopping! 🛍️

Crowds fill up a Canadian shopping mall on Boxing Day.

Crowds fill up a Canadian shopping mall on Boxing Day.

Assistant Editor

As Boxing Day 2023 approaches, Montreal is gearing up for a day of frenzied shopping and unbeatable discounts.

The post-holiday retail event has become a staple throughout Canada, drawing crowds eager to score the best deals. Beyond the hustle and bustle of the sales, there's more to explore, but since it is a holiday, it's always best to know what's open and closed.

To help you plan your day, we've compiled a partial list of what will be open and closed in Montreal, ensuring you navigate the post-Christmas chaos with ease. To play it safe, we recommend giving businesses a quick phone call before heading out, as many local and independent stores in Montreal might have different operating hours during the holiday period.

What's Open in Montreal on Boxing Day

  • 311 phone line will run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Shopping malls, such as the Eaton Centre and Alexis Nihon will be open from 1 p.m. until 9 p.m.
  • SAQ and SQDC outlets will reopen at 1 p.m.
  • Parking metres will still be running.
  • Espace Pour la Vie destinations, including the Biodôme, Insectarium, and Botanical Garden will be open from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. The Rio Tinto Alcan Planetarium will remain open until 5:30 p.m., and the Biosphère will be open until 4:30 p.m.
  • STM bus lines will operate on a holiday schedule, so check online before leaving.
  • STL buses will run on a Saturday schedule.
  • Garbage and recycling will continue on the usual schedule in most boroughs.
  • Cinemas
  • Montreal Casino

What's Closed in Montreal on Boxing Day

  • Public markets including the Jean-Talon Market, Atwater Market and Maisonneuve Market will be closed.
  • Montreal sports centres, swimming pools and libraries will be closed.
  • Banks will be closed
  • Permit counters
  • Courthouses
  • Canada Post counters
  • Écocentres will also be closed.

This article's cover image was used for illustrative purposes only.

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      Mike Chaar was an assistant editor & writer for MTL Blog. You might recognize him from bylines in Men's Health, FanSided, Contiki, and ScreenRant, to name a few. Mike's work has also appeared on the 'Real Housewives' and 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' When Mike isn't typing away, you can find him at his fave sushi spot, listening to one of Mariah Carey's 19 number-one hits or creating content.

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