Victoria Real Estate Blog

Those that are new to the Victoria area may be wondering how to get around the city and where to park their cars. You’re ready to explore, maybe start a new job and start getting acclimated to the area. All you need to know is where to park.

There are five parkades, three surface parking lots and 2,000 on-street parking spaces downtown so you shouldn’t have any issue finding a spot. The higher-demand on-street parking spots are not ideal and residents should shoot for the five parkades. Here is a look at where to park in Victoria.

What to know about the city parkades

The first hour of parking is always free and you don’t need a coupon anymore to get this. It’s free on Sundays and holidays and event parking is free Monday through Saturday from 6pm-8am. Park on the lower level for short-term, three-hour parking on Monday through Friday from 8am-4pm. Use the mid and upper levels for longer-term parking.

You can pay for parking with the attendant or pay at a parkade pay station before you exit. Hold on to your entry ticket until you exit or you’ll be charged the day rate. Prices from Monday-Saturday 8am-6pm are $2 an hour charged in 15 minute increments, $12 for the day rate and $4 for motorcycles. The parkades include:

• Bastion Square Parkade at 575 Yates Street
• Broughton Street Parkade at 745 Broughton Street (below the Central Library)
• Centennial Square Parkade at 645 Fisgard Street
• Johnson Street Parkade at 750 Johnson Street
• View Street Parkade at 743 View Street

On-street parking

If you decide against the parkades, keep in mind that on-street parking usually has a 90 minute limit. It’s usually free after 6pm but during the day ranges from $1.50-$3.00. You’ll need coins, credit card or a city parking card to pay for it. You can now pay for on-street parking with your smart phone or tablet as well by downloading the free ParkVictoria app.

These are your parking choices around Victoria.