City of Victoria Parking Information

Overview

• The City of Victoria offers various parking options:
  • 5 parkades
  • 3 surface parking lots
  • Nearly 2,000 on-street spaces
  • Residential parking zones

City of Victoria Parkades

• Open 24/7 with on-site security
• Primarily for short-term parking
• Located within two blocks of downtown attractions
• Payment Methods: ParkVictoria app, cash, or credit card
• Features:
  • Electric vehicle parking stations
  • Free covered bike parking
  • Car share options (Modo and Evo)
  • Designated spaces for people with disabilities and parents with children
  • LED counters for space availability
  • SafeWalk service: Call 250.686.3715 for security escort

Parkade Rates

• Monday to Saturday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.: $2.50/hour
• Free evenings (8 p.m. to 8 a.m.) and all-day Sundays and holidays
• Daily maximums:
  • Broughton Street: $12.50
  • View Street: $15
  • Johnson Street: $15
  • Centennial Square: $15
  • Yates Street: $17.50
  • Motorcycles: $5 daily max

Surface Parking Lots

• Wharf Street Lot: $3/hour; $15 day rate
• Royal Theatre Lot: $3/hour; $15 day rate
• Royal Athletic Park Lot: $2.50/hour; $12.50 day rate
• 5-day maximum for Wharf and Royal Theatre, 3-day for Royal Athletic Park

Parking Ticket Review

• Online review available at victoria.ca/parkingreview
• In-person reviews at City Hall, weekdays 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

ParkVictoria App

• Pay for on-street and parkade parking via smartphone or tablet
• Features:
  • Alerts when parking time is running out
  • Remote time extension
  • Refunds for unused time

Residential Parking Zones

• Access reserved for residents and their visitors/contractors
• Parking tickets issued on a complaint basis
• Residents must file vehicle license plate number with City Parking Services

On-Street Parking

• Variable rate zones with time limits from 90 minutes to 24 hours
• Payment: Cash, credit card, or ParkVictoria app
• Reduced Sunday rates and 4-hour limit
• Free evenings (8 p.m. to 8 a.m.) and holidays
• City Parking Card available for pre-loading
• Streets with limited time zones may change for more long-term parking options

Key Points

• On-street parking is metered daily from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• Pay stations require parking space numbers
• ParkVictoria app enables payment and time management
• City Parking Card balances are transferable to the ParkVictoria account

Note: Information revised as of January 2025. For more details or assistance, contact City of Victoria Parking Services at 250.361.0260 or visit victoria.ca/parkingreview.