City of Victoria facilities will be observing the holiday schedule below. Police, fire and those who provide emergency streets and utility services are available 24/7.
City Hall, Beacon Hill Park Maintenance Yard, Public Works Yard
- Monday, December 25: closed
- Tuesday, December 26: closed
- Monday, January 1: closed
Crystal Pool and Fitness Centre
Currently closed for annual maintenance. Reception will be closed between December 23, 2023 through January 1, 2024. Crystal Pool and Fitness Centre reopens on January 2, 2024.
Registration is available online 24/7 at victoria.ca/recreation.
Organics and Garbage Collection
Organics and garbage collection will not occur on December 25 and January 1. Only route D will be collected on December 26, 2023. Check collection schedules here.
Saturday Garden Waste Drop-off
The Saturday garden waste drop-off at the Public Works Yard will be closed on December 23.
Emergency Streets and Utilities Services
Emergency streets and utility services are not affected by the holidays and can be contacted day or night at 250.361.0400.
Parking
Parking downtown at on-street meters and in City parkades will be FREE on December 25 and 26 and January 1.
Downtown Victoria Bike Valet
- Sunday, December 24 - closed
- Monday, December 25 - closed
- Tuesday, December 26 - 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
- Wednesday, December 27-Friday, December 29 - 7:30 a.m.-8 p.m.
- Saturday, December 30 - 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
- Sunday, December 31 - 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Monday, January 1 - closed