What is open and closed in Vancouver on Remembrance Day, November 11
TransLink runs a Sunday schedule, West Coast Express does not operate, and City Hall and public libraries are closed on Remembrance Day. Here is what Vancouver residents need to know before Wednesday.
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Wednesday, November 11 is Remembrance Day, a statutory holiday in British Columbia. Daily Hive Vancouver reports that TransLink buses, SeaBus and SkyTrain will run on a Sunday/holiday schedule that day. West Coast Express will not operate.
City Hall, Canada Post offices, banks, ICBC offices and most public libraries are closed. Daily Hive Vancouver reports that the Carnegie Community Centre branch is the exception among Vancouver's public libraries and will remain open.
Transit
TransLink buses, SeaBus and SkyTrain run on a reduced Sunday/holiday schedule, according to Daily Hive Vancouver. Riders who normally use West Coast Express to travel between Mission and Vancouver will need to find another option that day.
Daily Hive Vancouver reports that transit is free on November 11 for veterans, armed forces members, police officers, firefighters and paramedics.
Stores and services
Most grocery stores are open with their regular hours. Daily Hive Vancouver lists Safeway, Save-On-Foods, IGA, Superstore, Walmart and Whole Foods among the stores operating normally. Pharmacies at those same chains, as well as London Drugs, Pharmasave and Shoppers Drug Mart, are also open.
BC Liquor Stores open at noon. Daily Hive Vancouver reports that most locations in Metro Vancouver will operate from noon to 6 p.m., though hours depend on the specific store.
Major shopping malls are open with shorter hours, opening between 10 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. and closing between 5 p.m. and 10 p.m., according to Daily Hive Vancouver.
Attractions
Science World and Vancouver Aquarium are both open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on November 11, according to Daily Hive Vancouver. Capilano Suspension Bridge is also open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
What is closed
City Hall, Canada Post offices, banks, ICBC offices and K-12 public schools are all closed. Most public libraries are closed, with the Carnegie Community Centre branch remaining open, according to Daily Hive Vancouver.
What residents can do
Check the Daily Hive Vancouver article for the full list of hours before heading out on Wednesday, as some hours may vary by location. Residents planning to use West Coast Express should switch to SkyTrain or bus on that day.
Questions this story answers
Will TransLink buses, SkyTrain and SeaBus run on Remembrance Day in Vancouver?
Yes. Daily Hive Vancouver reports that TransLink buses, SeaBus and SkyTrain services will operate on a Sunday/holiday schedule on November 11, 2026. West Coast Express will not run that day. Transit is free for veterans, armed forces members, police, firefighters and paramedics, according to Daily Hive.
Is City Hall open on Remembrance Day in Vancouver?
No. Daily Hive Vancouver reports that Vancouver City Hall is closed on November 11, 2026. Canada Post offices, banks, ICBC offices and K-12 public schools are also closed. Residents who need City services should plan to visit before or after the statutory holiday, as offices will reopen on Thursday, November 12.
Are public libraries open on Remembrance Day?
Most public libraries in Vancouver are closed on November 11, 2026. Daily Hive Vancouver reports that the Carnegie Community Centre branch on East Hastings Street is the exception and will remain open. Residents who need a library on that day should check the Carnegie branch's hours before visiting, as holiday hours may differ from regular service.
What time do BC Liquor Stores open on Remembrance Day?
Daily Hive Vancouver reports that most BC Liquor Stores in Metro Vancouver will open at noon and close at 6 p.m. on November 11, 2026. Hours depend on the location, so residents should check their local store before heading out. This is a shorter window than a typical Sunday, when many locations open earlier.
Are grocery stores and pharmacies open on Remembrance Day in Vancouver?
Yes. Daily Hive Vancouver reports that major grocery stores including Safeway, Save-On-Foods, IGA, Superstore, Walmart and Whole Foods will operate with normal hours. Pharmacies at Safeway, Save-On-Foods, London Drugs, Pharmasave and Shoppers Drug Mart will also be open.
Are Vancouver attractions open on Remembrance Day?
Several Vancouver attractions are open on November 11, 2026. Daily Hive Vancouver reports that Science World and Vancouver Aquarium are both open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Capilano Suspension Bridge is also open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Are shopping malls open on Remembrance Day in Vancouver?
Yes, with reduced hours. Daily Hive Vancouver reports that major malls in the Metro Vancouver region will open between 10 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. and close between 5 p.m. and 10 p.m. on November 11, 2026. The exact hours depend on the individual mall, so residents should check the mall's website or app before visiting.
What transit options are available on Remembrance Day for veterans in Vancouver?
Daily Hive Vancouver reports that transit is free on November 11, 2026 for veterans, armed forces members, police officers, firefighters and paramedics on TransLink services, which run on a Sunday/holiday schedule.
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