Source: AGCO (Ontario)
Ontario’s Alcohol and Gaming Commission sets permitted hours for alcohol sales, service and delivery. Licensed retail stores may sell alcohol from 7am to 11pm daily, while delivery is permitted from 9am to 11pm; licensed premises may generally serve until 2am, with a 3am closing on New Year’s Eve.
Ontario alcohol retailers and licensed venues must operate within the stated sales, service and delivery hours.
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