What's open and closed around London, Ont. on Victoria Day
Here's a list of what's open and closed in the Forest City this Victoria Day Monday.
Open
Free recreational activities put on by the City of London, including pickleball, Zumba, recreational swimming, volleyball, science workshops, and arts and crafts, among others. Registration is required for some activities, and a full list of events can be found online.
Spray pads (officially open for the season on May 17)
City of London golf courses
Storybook Gardens
Boler Mountain
The Factory
East Park
London Children's Museum
London Transit (operating on a holiday schedule)
Some pharmacies (call ahead or check online for specific hours of operation)
Bars, restaurants and craft breweries (call ahead or check online for specific hours of operation)
Movie theatres
Backyard fireworks are permitted on the holiday Monday between sundown and 11 p.m. No one under the age of 18 is allowed to discharge fireworks unless they are supervised by an adult 18 years or older
Closed
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