TRANSIT, TRAFFIC & PARKING


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PARKING - The City Of Victoria

 

Parking Hotline  - 250-380-6616

 

The City of Victoria operates five parkades, three surface parking lots, and has nearly 2,000 on-street parking spaces downtown.  We also oversee residential parking zones.

For flexibility and choice, there are on-street parking zones with variable rates and time limits. At City parkades, the first hour is always free, with free evening parking and free parking on Sundays and holidays.

Parking - What You Need To Know

Check out our Parking Fact Sheet [PDF - 166 KB] to learn more about parking downtown.

Free Parking On Labour Day

Parking at the City's five parkades and at on-street meters will be free on Sunday, September 2 and Monday, September 3 for Labour Day.  (Note: Pay parking is in effect 24/7 at the City's surface parking lots.)

ParkVictoria App 

The ParkVictoria app makes paying for on-street parking easier. You can pay for on-street parking using your iPhone, iPad, Android smart phone or tablet by downloading the free ParkVictoria app from the App Store or Google Play.  Learn more here.

City Parkades

At the City's five parkades, the first hour is always free, with free evening parking Monday - Saturday from 6 p.m. - 8 a.m., and free parking all day Sunday and holidays.

We offer electric vehicle charging stations, enclosed bicycle parking, as well as motorcycle parking at four of our parkades. Parking is billed in 15-minute increments and payment can be made by cash or credit card at the gate or at "pay on foot" pay stations in the parkade. Learn more.

To help free up space in City parkades for short-term parking, Vehicle Day Rates increased on June 1, 2018. Learn more.

On-Street Parking

See the Parking Fact Sheet [PDF - 166 KB] for variable on-street parking zones ranging from $1.50 to $3 per hour with 90 minute to 24 hour time limits in effect Monday – Saturday from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.

On-street parking is free in the evenings from 6 p.m. - 9 a.m. and all day Sundays and holidays.

The ParkVictoria app makes paying for on-street parking easier and sends you alerts when parking time is running out.

Payment can be made by coin, credit card, the ParkVictoria app, or the City Parking Card at an on-street pay station within your zone.

Learn more about on-street parking downtown.

City Surface Parking Lots

The City operates three surface parking lots: Royal Athletic Park lot, Wharf Street lot, and Royal Theatre lot. Daily and monthly parking rate changes took effect on May 1, 2017.

The Royal Athletic Park and Wharf Street lots are now pay-by-space parking.  Avoid the line and pay with the free ParkVictoria app! Learn more.

Downtown Parking Map

View a parking map of City-run and privately-owned parking developed by the Downtown Victoria Business Association.

Taxi Hydrant Zones 

Taxi drivers are able to wait for fares at nine identified taxi hydrant zones as long as they remain in their vehicle and relocate immediately upon the approach or arrival of an emergency vehicle. Learn more.

SafeWalk Phone Number 

Call 250.686.3715 to arrange for a security guard to meet you at a specific City parkade and accompany you to your vehicle. You can also request this service of a security guard in person at any City parkade. Learn more.

Online Services

Save yourself at trip to City Hall and pay a parking ticket online or request your parking ticket be reviewed online.

Residential Parking Zones

Residential parking zones are in place to ensure that Victoria residents have access to on-street parking on their block. These zones are signed as “Residential Parking Only”. Only residents and their visitors or contractors working on the residence that fronts the residential parking zone may park there. Parking tickets are issued on a complaint basis.

To park in a residential parking zone, a resident is required to have their vehicle licence plate number on file with City of Victoria Parking Services. Learn more.

Parking For People With Disabilities

Learn about Downtown Parking for people with disabilities.

Experiencing A Problem?

We appreciate your assistance in reporting an issue with a pay station or stand-alone meter. To report a problem, please contact Parking Services at parkingservices@victoria.ca or at 250.361.0260.

Streets & Traffic Bylaw

Learn more about the City's Streets and Traffic Bylaw [PDF - 617 KB].

Bicycle Parking

Available on sidewalks within Downtown metered zones, there are more than 1,000 Bicycle Parking opportunities.  There are also more than 100 bicycle parking spaces located in the five City-owned parkades.  Bicycle parking is located close to each parkade entrance and exit, and security is provided 24/7.  Four of the City's parkades feature recharging stations for electric bicycles.

Electric Bike Recharging Stations

Bastion Square Parkade - 575 Yates Street

Centennial Parkade - 645 Fisgard Street

Johnson Street Parkade - 750 Johnson Street

View Street Parkade - 743 View Street

Bicycle Master Plan

Motorcycle Parking

The City of Victoria offers designated parking spaces and monthly parking for motorcycles in City parkades, as well as specific on-street parking spaces.

  • Motorcycle Rates in City Parkades - As of May 1, 2017:
    • First hour is free
    • Second and Third Hours:  $2 per hour (charged in 15 minute increments)
    • Fourth hour and up:  $4 day rate
    • Monthly parking rate:  $60 plus GST

Four City parkades offer motorcycle parking stalls:

    • Bastion Square Parkade (575 Yates Street)
    • Broughton Street Parkade (745 Broughton Street)
    • Centennial Square Parkade (645 Fisgard Street)
    • View Street Parkade (743 View Street)
  • Motorcycle On-street Parking Options:
    • Eight motorcycle-only on-street parking spaces (90-minute maximum time limit)
    • Small vehicle parking spaces
    • General vehicle parking spaces
    • Note: Two motorcycles can share one small or general vehicle parking space

View the Motorcyle and Small Vehicle Parking Map [PDF - 266 KB].