2010 Family Day

Toronto--On Monday, Nearly 60% of Canadians will benefit from a statutory holiday. In Ontario it’s known as Family Day. Most workers, public or private, are entitled to take Family Day off with regular pay. Some businesses however, do remain open such as medical clinics and some stores, restaurants, and tourist attractions.

While known as "Family Day" in Ontario, the holiday is known as "Louis Riel Day" and "Islander Day" in Manitoba and Prince Edward Island, respectively. There is no federally-established Family Day.

Here is a list of what is open on Monday, as well as other Family Day activities in and around Toronto.

OPEN

·         Federal government offices

·         Meal and drop-in centres

·         Eaton Centre, Pacific Mall, Vaughan Mills, Woodbine Centre

·         Ontario Science Centre

·         AGO

·         Some supermarkets

·         Museums

·         Some ice rinks and arenas (for details, visit www.toronto.ca/parks/family_day.htm)

·         TTC operates on holiday schedule

·         GO Transit operates on Saturday schedule

CLOSED

·         Banks

·         Schools

·         Municipal buildings, such as City Hall

·         Public libraries

·         LCBO and Beer Store locations

·         Toronto Stock Exchange

FAMILY DAY ATTRACTIONS

·         Two CN Tower Observation Experience tickets for $20.10

·         Free Toronto Zoo admission for two children age 4-12 with each paying adult, if they bring a valentine for their favourite bug

·         Art Gallery of Ontario will be open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. with Off the Wall interactive area open until 4 p.m.

·         PawsWay will be open as part of the Waterfront Carnival Celebration. Activities include the Fast N' Furry Dog sports team and Erick Cervantes, pet artist.

·         National Ballet will hold free dance workshops for children age 8-12 at The Walter Carsen Centre, followed by a YOU dance performance. Registration is needed.