Meter and all-day voucher parking is also available nearby. Shopping and Business Hours Canberra has many sophisticated shopping precincts. These range from major complexes such as the Canberra Centre in the heart of the city to an historic village where arts and crafts are available from local artisans. A wide variety of restaurants, bars and nightclubs exists in the city, including Casino Canberra. Most shops are open between 9.00am and 5.30pm Mondays to Thursdays, and between 9.00am and 9.00pm on Fridays.
Some shopping centres are also open over the weekend.
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