What to do on Labour Day

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To the point Here are some ideas for activities and getaways in Canada and the U.S. this Labor Day long weekend.

Labour Day is celebrated every year on the first Monday in September. The perfect opportunity to enjoy yourself and get away from it all.

Labour Day - Activities in the fields

Many flower farms offer pick-your-own activities. It’s also time to have fun in the corn mazes. Here are some suggestions for locations in Quebec and Ontario:

  • La Belle de Coteau-du-Lac, near Vaudreuil-Soulanges in the Montérégie region. In the pick-your-own area, you’ll discover over 60 varieties of sunflowers, as well as other flowers;
  • La Prairie Louvain, Montreal. After the success of its first edition, with its 10,000 sunflowers, this venue is transformed into a wild meadow;
  • Ouimet Farm, Vankleek Hill, Ontario. It offers a huge labyrinth, but also a field of sunflowers;
  • Guy Rivest Farm, Rawdon, Lanaudière. It offers a very large maze in a six-hectare cornfield;
  • U-pick apples will be available from dozens of growers across Quebec.
Un grand labyrinthe dans un champs

Labour Day - Aquatic activities

If you prefer the pleasures of the water, book a kayak, paddleboard or a trip on the St. Lawrence River.

Une barque avec deux personnes à bord sur une rivière

Paddleboarders? Check out our guide to the top ten paddle-boarding spots in Quebec.

Labour Day - Cycling activities

The end of summer is the perfect time for a bike ride. Here are a few suggestions for activities in Montreal and Quebec City:

For more ideas, see our guide Six destinations to discover by bike this summer.

Labour Day - Outings and festivals

You’re sure to find something to suit your tastes this holiday:

Labour Day - Getaways in Canada and the United States

Do you dream of rides and cotton candy? Head for Toronto, Vaughan or Orlando:

Discover our suggestions for unusual destinations and accommodations for a few days’ rest:

Save with points

On gasoline

To reduce your gas bill, take advantage of certain credit cards offering rewards in the Gas Station category. Among the best cards is the CIBC Dividend® Visa Infinite* Card, offering 4% cash back on every dollar.

Our guide How to save on gas in Canada will be very useful.

Accommodation

There are many ways to save, including the generous welcome offer of the CIBC Aventura® Visa Infinite* Card combined with their points redemption promotion.

Travel points are a great way to reduce costs:

Here are our guides to help you establish your points strategy:

On the flight

For your flight, you can book your ticket using Aeroplan points. Let’s take Las Vegas as an example: the flight starts at 12,500 points for a one-way economy flight from Montreal, according to Air Canada’s points predictor.

Frequently Asked Questions

Open or closed on Labour Day?

Most restaurants, bars, cinemas, grocery stores, gas stations, SAQ Express and convenience stores will be open on this day. Public transport will operate on a reduced schedule. Supermarkets, shopping centers, banks and government services will be closed.

What are the public holidays in 2024 in Quebec?

According to Educaloi, the statutory holidays are :

  • January 1st (New Year’s Day)
  • Good Friday or Easter Monday (employer’s choice)
  • The Monday before May 25 (National Patriots’ Day)
  • June 24 (Quebec’s national holiday)
  • July 1st or 2nd, if 1st is a Sunday (Canada Day)
  • 1st Monday in September (Labour Day)
  • 2nd Monday in October (Thanksgiving)
  • December 25 (Christmas)
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