The Canadian flag will be lowered to half-mast at City Hall and all City buildings on Remembrance Day to honour those who have served our country. We express our heartfelt gratitude for those who have made sacrifices so we may live with peace and freedom.
Remembrance Day Ceremony
The Province’s official Remembrance Day Ceremony, organized by the Victoria Remembrance Day Committee Poppy Fund, will be held on Saturday, November 11 at 10:30 a.m. at the Victoria Cenotaph at the B.C. Legislature on Belleville Street.
Road Closures
Road closures will be in effect on Saturday, November 11 from approximately 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. and will include:
• Government Street from Fort Street to Superior Street
• Belleville Street from Menzies Street to Douglas Street
• Wharf Street from Fort Street through Humboldt Street to Gordon Street
Poppy Campaign
Poppies are available by donation at local venues. You also have the option of donating to the Digital Poppy Campaign.
Holiday Hours and Parking
City of Victoria facilities will be observing the holiday schedule below for Remembrance Day. Police, fire and those who provide emergency streets and utility services are available 24/7.
Closed – Monday, November 13
City Hall
Beacon Hill Park Maintenance Yard
Public Works Yard
Victoria Conference Centre and Administration Office
Crystal Pool and Fitness Centre
Saturday, November 11 – Closed
Sunday, November 12 – 8:30 a.m.- 6 p.m.
Monday, November 13 – 5:30 a.m.- 9 p.m.
To register for programs and view drop-in schedules, visit victoria.ca/crystalpool.
Organics and Garbage Collection
Organics and garbage collection will not occur on Monday, November 13. View your organics and garbage collection schedule on the Waste Collection page.
Saturday Garden Waste Drop-Off
City of Victoria residents can drop off their garden waste year-round at the Public Works Yard at 417 Garbally Road, Saturdays from 7 a.m.-2 p.m. The garden waste drop-off will be closed on Saturday, November 11 for the holiday. Yard and garden waste is also accepted in your curbside green bin.
This service is for Victoria residents only and not for commercial use. For more information, call 250.361.0400 or visit the Yard and 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 on Saturday, November 11 for Remembrance Day. Pay parking will be in effect on Monday, November 13.
Pay parking at on-street meters is in effect daily from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. except for statutory holidays. Parking is FREE at City parkades on Sundays and holidays. Pay parking is in effect 24/7 at the City's surface parking lots. Learn more about parking downtown.
Downtown Bike Valet
Saturday, November 11 – 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
Sunday, November 12 – 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Monday, November 13 – holiday hours 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
For more information: victoria.ca/bikeparking