Downtown Parking Rates & Passes

Fees and Charges Update

On March 31, 2026, the Committee of the Whole reviewed a report on parking management and rates, including a proposed phased parking management plan to be implemented over the next five years. The Committee of the Whole directed Administration to prepare a bylaw updating parking fees and charges, as outlined in the report:

 

Current Rates

Proposed Rates

On-Street Parking (three-hour maximum)

First two hours - $1.50/hr
Last hour - $2.50

First two hours - $1.50/hr
Last hour - $3

Reserving On-Street Parking

$15/day

$20/day

Surface Lot Day/Event Parking

$4

$6

Surface Lot Monthly Parking*

$40–$55

$50–$65

Parkade Monthly - Random 

$85

$95

Parkade Monthly - Reserved

$105

$115

*See the bylaw for exact rates specific to each City lot.

 

Current Fines

Proposed Fines

Expired Time/Unpaid Parking

$40

$80

Reduced Ticket Amounts

$10, if paid within 24 hours 
$20, if paid within 30 days

$40, if paid within 24 hours 
$60, if paid within 30 days

Serious Parking Violations (e.g. obstructing a fire hydrant or crosswalk)

$50

$100

Reduced Ticket Amounts

$15, if paid within 24 hours 
$25, if paid within 30 days

$50, if paid within 24 hours 
$75, if paid within 30 days

The proposed bylaw amendments also include extending paid on-street parking hours, beginning at 8:00 am instead of 9:00 am. These changes are scheduled to be considered by Council on May 26, 2026, and, if adopted, could come into effect as early as June 1, 2026.

For any questions regarding parking downtown, call 250-828-3409 or email Community Services.

City Centre Interactive Parking Map City Centre Parking Map PDF

Permanent Hangtags

As part of the IPASS system from Precise ParkLink, downtown monthly parking passholders will receive a permanent hangtag for parking associated with your registered vehicle. 

On-Street Parking

Pay parking is in effect Monday–Saturday, 9:00 am–6:00 pm. Payment can be made using the Parkedin app, or at any pay station using credit card or coins (except pennies). 

  • 3-hour maximum
  • A three‑hour maximum time limit applies.
  • Parking for longer than three hours without moving your vehicle is not permitted.
  • Minimum purchase: 12 minutes ($0.25).
  • The first and second hours are $1.25 per hour.
  • The third hour is $2.50.
  • Pay stations accept credit cards and all coins except pennies.
  • The Parkedin app accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express.
  • On-street parking is free on Sundays and statutory holidays.
  • 24-hour faulty pay station reporting number: 250-828-3409.

Surface Parking Lots

The City operates several parking lots in the downtown core. Pay parking is in effect Monday–Saturday, 7:00 am–5:00 pm. Payment can be made using the Parkedin app, or at any pay station using a credit card or coins (except pennies). Monthly parking passes are available through Precise ParkLink.

  • A three‑hour maximum time limit in City-owned lots in the downtown core.
  • 400 Lorne Street parking lot: $55 per month or $4 per day.
  • 500 Lorne Street parking lot: $40 per month or $4 per day.
  • Heritage House parking lot: $55 per month or $4 per day.
  • Sandman Center parking lot: $55 per month or $4 per day.
  • West End Riverside Park parking lot: $55 per month.

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​For pay station concerns, phone 250-828-3409. 

Parkades

The City operates two downtown parkades: Seymour Parkade (240 Seymour Street) and Lansdowne Parkade (335 Lansdowne Street). Pay parking is in effect Monday–Friday, 6:00 am–6:00 pm. Monthly parking passes are available through Precise ParkLink.

  • $1 per hour, to a maximum of $5 per day.
  • Parkade parking is free on weekends, statutory holidays, and after 6:00 pm on weekdays.
  • Standard rates apply during events (no event rate).

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