Here is a look at what is open and closed over the Easter long weekend.
Good Friday –
Closed:
- Government offices
- Schools
- Banks
- Beer stores
- Liquor stores
- Canada Post
- MOST grocery stores; see OPEN below
- SOME drug stores: see OPEN below
- Georgian Mall
- Bayfield MallKozlov Centre
OPEN:
- Some drug stores.
- Some Grocery Stores: Sobey's - Alcona, Bradford; Foodland - Craighurst (LCBO closed), Elmvale, Haliburton, Midland, Penetanguishene, Port Carling, Victoria Harbour, Wasaga Beach; No Frills - Alcona
- Tanger Outlet Mall - 10am-6pm
- Convenience Stores
- Some gas stations
- Slots at Georgian Downs
- Casino Rama
GARBAGE COLLECTION:
- Simcoe County - It is a regular garbage collection day for areas serviced by Simcoe County
- Barrie - There will be no curbside collection on Good Friday. Collection will take place on Saturday.
- Orillia - There will be no curbside collection on Good Friday. Collection will take place on Saturday.
PUBLIC TRANSIT:
- Barrie - None
- Orillia - None
- Colltrans - No Colltrans service; the Collingwood/Wasaga Beach link and the Collingwood/Blue Mountains link will be running as usual
- Midland - None
- GO Transit - Sunday schedule
Easter Sunday:
CLOSED:
- Banks, including branches normally open on Sundays
- Beer stores
- Liquor stores
- Canada Post
- MOST grocery stores; see OPEN below
- Georgian Mall
- Bayfield Mall
- Kozlov Centre
OPEN:
- Some drug stores.
- Some Grocery Stores: Sobey's - Alcona, Bradford; Foodland - Cookstown, Stroud, Victoria Harbour
- Tanger Outlet Mall - 10am-6pm
- Convenience Stores
- Some gas stations
- Slots at Georgian Downs
- Casino Rama
PUBLIC TRANSIT:
- Barrie: None
- Orillia: None
- Colltrans: No Colltrans service; the Collingwood/Wasaga Beach link and the Collingwood/Blue Mountains link will be running as usual
- Midland: None
- GO Transit: regular Sunday schedule
Easter Monday:
CLOSED:
- Schools
- Most government offices
- MOST Liquor stores, select stores will be open
- Canada Post
GARBAGE COLLECTION:
- Simcoe County: Regular collection
- Barrie: Regular collection
- Orillia: NO Collection (one day late this week)
PUBLIC TRANSIT:
- Barrie: Regular service
- Orillia: Regular service
- Colltrans: Colltrans, the Collingwood/Wasaga Beach link and the Collingwood/Blue Mountains link will be running as usual
- Midland: No service
- GO Transit: Regular service