What's open and closed in London this Easter weekend
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It's the weekend of reflection for the Christian faithful — and hunting for chocolate Easter eggs to the delight of the kids.
Many public places are closed on Good Friday and Easter Sunday, but open on Easter Monday.
Here's a list we've come up with for you:
Government services and LCBO
London City Hall will be closed Friday through Monday.
No garbage collection on Friday or Monday.
No mail delivery on Friday or Monday.
London Transit will operate on a limited schedule on Good Friday. Regular service will be offered on Easter Monday.
Service Ontario locations will be closed on Good Friday and on Easter Monday.
All LCBO stores are closed on Good Friday and Sunday. Select stores will be open with reduced hours on Easter Monday.
Businesses
Stores at Masonville Place and White Oaks Mall are closed Friday, open Saturday, closed Sunday and open on Monday.
Covent Garden Market will be closed Friday, Sunday and Monday.
Most grocery stores are closed Friday and Sunday, but open on Easter Monday.
Check ahead to see if your favourite restaurant is open, and for wait times if you're planning on going for fish and chips.
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