Parking

Our goal is to create an efficient and positive parking experience for all residents, businesses, visitors and shoppers.

As part of a dynamic downtown, we are continually assessing the parking needs for the downtown and the changing needs of our community.
 
Upgrades to Parking Pay Stations to Accept New, Lighter Coins

The Royal Canadian Mint has recently introduced new, lighter $1 and $2 coins made from multi-ply plated steel rather than nickel. The new coins are not currently accepted by the City of Victoria's computerized parking pay stations.
 
The City of Victoria has updated its single head parking meters downtown to accept the new, lighter coins.
 
Upgrades to the City's 264 computerized pay stations located on-street, in the City's parkades and surface parking lots are now underway and are expected to be completed by the end of May.
 
Currently, when a new, lighter loonie or toonie is inserted into an electronic pay station, the machine returns it to the customer. This issue is being experienced across the country.

Thank you for your patience as we upgrade the machines.
 

Parking StationDid you know:

  • There are over 11,000 parking spaces in downtown Victoria
  • Parking is free in City parkades on Sundays and statutory holidays
  • First hour free coupons are available from participating merchants
  • On street parking cards are convenient and allow you to refund any unused time
  • City parkades have undergone a major makeover, including improved lighting, paint, and onsite security 24/7

The City of Victoria Parking Services Division is responsible for on-street parking downtown and parking at five City parkades. It also operates five surface parking lots downtown. Free bicycle parking downtown is also available.

NOTE: On-street parking and City parkades are free on Sundays and statutory holidays.

Pay parking is in effect 24/7 at the City's surface parking lots.