Join us for Victoria’s Canada Day on Monday, July 1 for the first-ever drone show over Victoria’s Inner Harbour, talented and diverse performers, an International Food Village, the Family Zone and spectacular fireworks to end the day. Check out what’s planned at Canada Day Victoria. Consider taking BC Transit - extra buses will be running to get people home after the fireworks. During the event, Capital Bike will be hosting a free, secure bike valet. For Canada Day programming updates, follow on Instagram and Facebook.
City of Victoria facilities will be observing the holiday schedule below for the Canada Day long weekend. Police, fire and those who provide emergency streets and utility services are available 24/7.
Facility Closures - Monday, July 1
City Hall
Crystal Pool and Fitness Centre
Beacon Hill Park Maintenance Yard
Public Works Yard
Victoria Conference Centre and Administration Office
Curbside Organics and Garbage Collection
Organics and garbage collection will not occur on Monday, July 1. View your Organics and Garbage collection schedule.
Saturday Yard and Garden Waste Drop-Off
Drop-off at the Public Works Yard will be open on Saturday, June 29. This service is for Victoria residents only and not for commercial use. For more information, call 250.361.0400 or view the Yard & Garden Waste page.
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 will be free at City parkades and at on-street meters for Canada Day on Monday, July 1. Parkades will continue to be free on Sundays.
Downtown Bike Valet
This weekend, the free Downtown Victoria Bike Valet will be open at City Hall for the following hours:
- Saturday, June 29: 10 a.m.–10 p.m.
- Sunday, June 30: 10 a.m.–7 p.m.
- Monday, July 1: 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Learn more about parking downtown and bike parking options.
Have a safe and happy Canada Day!