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City parkades and surface lots in Victoria
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. Victoria operates five downtown parkades and three surface lots. Parkades have free Sunday and holiday parking; surface
Key information
Victoria operates five downtown parkades and three surface lots. Parkades have free Sunday and holiday parking; surface lots charge every day, around the clock. Broughton’s elevators are currently unavailable.
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Different payment periods
Parkades are open 24/7, with payment from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday to Saturday. They are free Sundays, BC statutory holidays, Easter Monday and Boxing Day. Some marked spaces near entrances offer one free hour.
Surface lots charge 24/7, including Sundays and holidays. The maximum stays are five days at Wharf and Royal Theatre, and three days at Royal Athletic Park. Do not apply a parkade’s free period to a surface lot.
Sources: All five city parkades and three surface parking lots
Access and safety
Broughton’s elevators are currently out of service. The city identifies View Street Parkade at 743 View Street as the nearby elevator alternative. Confirm restoration status with Parking Services before relying on stairs being avoidable.
SafeWalk can arrange a guard to accompany you to your car. Call 250-686-3715 ten to fifteen minutes before arrival, give name, mobile number and parkade, and allow up to five minutes for the guard to meet you.
Sources: All five city parkades and three surface parking lots
Other vehicles and complete scope
The comparison table contains every location in the city’s five-parkade and three-lot lists. Addresses describe facilities, not a guaranteed accessible entrance or live available space.
Parkades offer covered bicycle parking free. Motorcycle rates are $2.50 per hour or $5 per day; monthly motorcycle parking is $60 plus GST. Use the city availability tool for general, accessible and one-hour spaces.
Sources: All five city parkades and three surface parking lots
Key details at a glance
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Yates Street Parkade (575 Yates Street) | $2.50/hr; $17.50/day maximum |
| Centennial Square Parkade (645 Fisgard Street) | $2.50/hr; $15/day maximum |
| Johnson Street Parkade (750 Johnson Street) | $2.50/hr; $15/day maximum |
| View Street Parkade (743 View Street) | $2.50/hr; $15/day maximum |
| Broughton Street Parkade (745 Broughton Street) | $2.50/hr; $12.50/day maximum |
| Wharf Street Lot (900 Wharf Street) | $3/hr; $15/day; five-day maximum |
| Royal Athletic Park Lot (Next to Royal Athletic Park) | $2.50/hr; $12.50/day; three-day maximum |
| Royal Theatre Lot (820 Courtney Street) | $3/hr; $15/day; five-day maximum |
Sources: All five city parkades and three surface parking lots
Compare the numbers
- Yates Street Parkade17.5 CAD per day
- Centennial Square Parkade15 CAD per day
- Johnson Street Parkade15 CAD per day
- View Street Parkade15 CAD per day
- Broughton Street Parkade12.5 CAD per day
Sources: All five city parkades and three surface parking lots
Steps to follow
- Choose parkade or lot
Free periods and maximum stays differ.
- Check availability and access
Read live space information and elevator notices.
- Pay or use marked free space
Observe the exact location’s signs.
Sources: All five city parkades and three surface parking lots
Named service locations
Maps use the official address or named site. They do not confirm a particular accessible entrance, current opening status or available parking.
Yates Street Parkade
575 Yates Street
Municipal parking location. Posted rate: $2.50/hr; $17.50/day maximum. Payment applies 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday to Saturday; marked free-hour spaces have separate limits.
Sources: All five city parkades and three surface parking lots
Centennial Square Parkade
645 Fisgard Street
Municipal parking location. Posted rate: $2.50/hr; $15/day maximum. Payment applies 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday to Saturday; marked free-hour spaces have separate limits.
Sources: All five city parkades and three surface parking lots
Johnson Street Parkade
750 Johnson Street
Municipal parking location. Posted rate: $2.50/hr; $15/day maximum. Payment applies 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday to Saturday; marked free-hour spaces have separate limits.
Sources: All five city parkades and three surface parking lots
View Street Parkade
743 View Street
Municipal parking location. Posted rate: $2.50/hr; $15/day maximum. Payment applies 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday to Saturday; marked free-hour spaces have separate limits.
Sources: All five city parkades and three surface parking lots
Broughton Street Parkade
745 Broughton Street
Municipal parking location. Posted rate: $2.50/hr; $12.50/day maximum. Elevators currently unavailable; confirm access before travel.
Sources: All five city parkades and three surface parking lots
Wharf Street Lot
900 Wharf Street
Municipal parking location. Posted rate: $3/hr; $15/day; five-day maximum. Pay parking applies 24/7, including holidays.
Sources: All five city parkades and three surface parking lots
Royal Athletic Park Lot
Next to Royal Athletic Park
Municipal parking location. Posted rate: $2.50/hr; $12.50/day; three-day maximum. Pay parking applies 24/7, including holidays.
Sources: All five city parkades and three surface parking lots
Royal Theatre Lot
820 Courtney Street
Municipal parking location. Posted rate: $3/hr; $15/day; five-day maximum. Pay parking applies 24/7, including holidays.
Sources: All five city parkades and three surface parking lots
Useful questions and answers
How many city parkades are listed?
Five.
Source: All five city parkades and three surface parking lots
How many municipal surface lots are listed?
Three.
Source: All five city parkades and three surface parking lots
Are surface lots free on Sunday?
No. Surface lots charge 24/7 including Sundays and holidays.
Source: All five city parkades and three surface parking lots
When do parkades charge?
8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday to Saturday.
Source: All five city parkades and three surface parking lots
Are all parkade spaces free for the first hour?
No. Only designated one-hour-free spaces qualify.
Source: All five city parkades and three surface parking lots
What is the current Broughton access issue?
Its elevators are unavailable; the city points to View Street for nearby elevator access.
Source: All five city parkades and three surface parking lots
Can I ask a guard to walk me to my vehicle?
Yes. SafeWalk is available through 250-686-3715.
Source: All five city parkades and three surface parking lots
How early should I call SafeWalk?
Ten to fifteen minutes before arrival.
Source: All five city parkades and three surface parking lots
Is bicycle parking covered and free in parkades?
Yes. The city lists free covered bicycle parking.
Source: All five city parkades and three surface parking lots
What is the motorcycle daily rate?
$5 per day, or $2.50 per hour.
Source: All five city parkades and three surface parking lots