An arctic air advisory is still in effect across Greater Victoria bringing extreme cold and wind chill temperatures that can cause frostbite or hypothermia. Learn how to prepare for extreme weather and other hazards at victoriaready.ca.
City crews continue to prepare public spaces by applying anti-ice products on major roads, hills and bridges, on pedestrian curb ramps downtown, in parkades and around other City facilities.
Check out these tips to protect your home's water pipes from freezing of bursting and what to do if you have frozen pipes.
Winter conditions can change quickly. Follow Greater Victoria weather alerts at: Environment Canada (weather.gc.ca)
Current Weather-Related Closures
Follow directions of signs, worked and safety equipment. Do not enter closed areas.
The following shoreline areas remain closed due to damage or safety issues following the Jan. 9 storm:
- Ross Bay Seawall, Clover Point to Memorial Crescent
- Holland Point Park, lower walkway
Some public washrooms are being closed as water is shut off to prevent freezing pipes. Current closures (last update at 1 p.m.):
- Cook St at Dallas Rd
- Memorial Crescent
- Victoria West Park
- Irving Park
- Holland Point Park
- Topaz Park North
- Topaz Park South
- Beacon Hill Park tennis court
- Oaklands Park
- Gonzales Park
- Cecelia Ravine Park
All sports fields are currently closed due to freezing temperatures. This includes grass, turf and all-weather fields. For more information about field closures and rescheduling bookings, visit: Outdoor Recreation Facilities | City of Victoria.
The Downtown Bike Valet is temporarily closed. Check victoria.ca/bikeparking for updates.
Last update at 3 p.m.