Ontario Retailers Offering Alcohol Sales Amidst LCBO Strike Grocery Stores: * Metro * Sobeys * Food Basics * FreshCo * Walmart Convenience Stores: * Circle K * Mac’s Convenience Stores * 7-Eleven * Petro-Canada Beer Stores: * The Beer Store (select locations) LCBO Outlets: * Some LCBO locations are open on a reduced schedule. Check the LCBO website for details. Online Retailers: * LCBO.com (offering delivery and pickup) * Wine Rack (offering delivery and pickup) * Vintages Essential (offering delivery within Ontario) Important Notes: * Proof of age: All customers must present valid identification to purchase alcohol. * Quantity limits: Some retailers may have limits on the amount of alcohol that can be purchased per person. * Availability: Availability and selection of alcohol products may vary. * Pricing: Prices may vary between retailers. * Hours of operation: Hours of operation may differ from normal LCBO locations. * Essential services: LCBO outlets and select grocery stores are considered essential services and will remain open during the strike. Please note that the list above is not exhaustive and may change as the strike progresses. It is recommended to contact the specific retailer for the most up-to-date information on alcohol availability and sales.The provincial government has launched an interactive map to help consumers connect with a wide range of local alcohol retailers and producers amid the ongoing strike by the Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO).The provincial government has launched an interactive map to help consumers connect with a wide range of local alcohol retailers and producers amid the ongoing strike by the Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO). The map provides information on over 1,000 breweries, wineries, wine shops, distilleries, and other local Ontario vendors, including LCBO Convenience Outlets, The Beer Store, and licensed grocery stores. Users can access the map online to find locations that sell beer, wine, cider, spirits, or ready-to-drink beverages. The map will be updated regularly as alcohol sales expand to more licensed grocery and convenience stores. Premier Doug Ford emphasized that despite the LCBO strike, there are ample options for purchasing alcoholic beverages, including products made in Ontario itself. The map was created to assist consumers in locating open stores and their offerings. The strike by LCBO workers, the first in the retail chain’s history, has led to increased demand at LCBO convenience stores. Some workers have expressed concerns about potential consequences if the alcohol market is privatized, citing the training and expertise of LCBO employees in responsible alcohol sales. The strike has resulted in the closure of LCBO retail stores for 14 days, although online orders remain available with free home delivery but subject to product limits. If the strike persists beyond two weeks, the LCBO plans to open 32 branches with limited hours on three days a week. In May, the Ford government announced that beer, wine, and ready-to-drink cocktails would be sold in Ontario convenience stores beginning next month. Fully licensed convenience stores, supermarkets, and gas stations will be able to offer these beverages ahead of the initially planned date of early 2026. As of Friday, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) had issued 2,813 licenses for convenience stores.Due to an ongoing labor dispute with the Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO), several Ontario retailers have stepped in to sell alcohol during the strike. Here’s where you can find alcoholic beverages while the LCBO remains closed: Beer Stores * All Beer Store locations are open and selling beer and cider. Grocery Stores * Loblaws, Real Canadian Superstore, Sobeys, Metro, and Food Basics are selling beer, wine, and spirits. * Some restrictions apply, such as purchase limits and hours of sale. Convenience Stores * Select 7-Eleven, Mac’s, and Circle K locations are selling beer and wine. * Availability may vary by location. Gas Stations * Petro-Canada and Shell gas stations are selling beer and wine. Pharmacies * Shoppers Drug Mart is selling beer and wine at select locations. Online Retailers * The Beer Store and LCBO are offering online ordering and delivery services. Please note that availability and selection may vary by retailer. It’s advisable to call ahead or check individual store websites for confirmation.