Updated: City Facilities to Close Monday, September 19 for National Day of Mourning

September 14, 2022

City of Victoria facilities will be closed on Monday, September 19 to observe the National Day of Mourning in recognition of the passing of Queen Elizabeth II. 

Police, fire and those who provide emergency streets and utility services are available 24/7.

Closed Monday, September 19, 2022
City Hall
Crystal Pool and Fitness Centre
Beacon Hill Park Maintenance Yard
Public Works Yard
Victoria Conference Centre and Administration Office

Kitchen Scraps and Garbage Collection
Kitchen Scraps and Garbage collection will not be impacted by the holiday closure and will take place on Monday, September 19 as scheduled. View your Kitchen Scraps and Garbage Collection Schedule.

Saturday Garden Waste Drop-Off
On Saturday, September 17, the Garden Waste Drop-Off at the Public Works Yard will be open from 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Learn more about this residential service. 

Emergency Streets and Utilities Services
Emergency streets and utility services are not affected by the holiday and can be contacted day or night at 250.361.0400.

Parking
Parking downtown at on-street meters and at City parkades will be free on Monday, September 19 for the National Day of Mourning. City parkades are free all day on Sundays. On-street parking continues to be FREE from 6 p.m.–9 a.m. and all day on holidays. Learn more about parking downtown.