City of Victoria
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The official account for the City of Victoria, British Columbia. Not monitored 24/7. Calls for service: 250-361-0400 (24/7) or 911 for emergencies.
♻️ Start saving those hard-to-recycle items! A special Beyond the Curb pop-up:
📍 Quadra Village Community Centre
📅 Dec. 6
🕘 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Accepted items: flexible plastics, white and coloured foam, small electronics, textiles & home furnishings (clean & working only!) victoria.ca/BeyondTheCurb
📍 Quadra Village Community Centre
📅 Dec. 6
🕘 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Accepted items: flexible plastics, white and coloured foam, small electronics, textiles & home furnishings (clean & working only!) victoria.ca/BeyondTheCurb
November 28, 2025 at 7:00 PM
♻️ Start saving those hard-to-recycle items! A special Beyond the Curb pop-up:
📍 Quadra Village Community Centre
📅 Dec. 6
🕘 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Accepted items: flexible plastics, white and coloured foam, small electronics, textiles & home furnishings (clean & working only!) victoria.ca/BeyondTheCurb
📍 Quadra Village Community Centre
📅 Dec. 6
🕘 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Accepted items: flexible plastics, white and coloured foam, small electronics, textiles & home furnishings (clean & working only!) victoria.ca/BeyondTheCurb
📖 If you love our local libraries and are looking for a volunteer opportunity, read on!
📣 The Greater Victoria Public Library Board governs 12 library branches in 10 member municipalities.
📅 Learn more and apply by end of day on Dec. 18, 2025: https://ow.ly/xSsE50XyP2S
📣 The Greater Victoria Public Library Board governs 12 library branches in 10 member municipalities.
📅 Learn more and apply by end of day on Dec. 18, 2025: https://ow.ly/xSsE50XyP2S
November 27, 2025 at 11:35 PM
📖 If you love our local libraries and are looking for a volunteer opportunity, read on!
📣 The Greater Victoria Public Library Board governs 12 library branches in 10 member municipalities.
📅 Learn more and apply by end of day on Dec. 18, 2025: https://ow.ly/xSsE50XyP2S
📣 The Greater Victoria Public Library Board governs 12 library branches in 10 member municipalities.
📅 Learn more and apply by end of day on Dec. 18, 2025: https://ow.ly/xSsE50XyP2S
Notice: The Santa Claus Parade is on Saturday, Nov. 29.
🚧 Road closures downtown from 3:30-7:30 p.m.
🎅 Expect delays and plan ahead. Walk, bike or bus if you are able.
🚲 Free Bike Valet at Centennial Square
More info: https://ow.ly/9FK350XxNtq
🚧 Road closures downtown from 3:30-7:30 p.m.
🎅 Expect delays and plan ahead. Walk, bike or bus if you are able.
🚲 Free Bike Valet at Centennial Square
More info: https://ow.ly/9FK350XxNtq
November 26, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Notice: The Santa Claus Parade is on Saturday, Nov. 29.
🚧 Road closures downtown from 3:30-7:30 p.m.
🎅 Expect delays and plan ahead. Walk, bike or bus if you are able.
🚲 Free Bike Valet at Centennial Square
More info: https://ow.ly/9FK350XxNtq
🚧 Road closures downtown from 3:30-7:30 p.m.
🎅 Expect delays and plan ahead. Walk, bike or bus if you are able.
🚲 Free Bike Valet at Centennial Square
More info: https://ow.ly/9FK350XxNtq
Notice: Rockland Ave. closed at Cyril Cl.
🚧 Unstable soil and rock, part of sewer main replacement
🗓️ Nov 25 - Dec 9, 24-hour closure
🚩 No through traffic on Rockland Ave. at Cyril Close. Choose alternate routes.
More info: victoria.ca/majorprojects
#yyjtraffic
🚧 Unstable soil and rock, part of sewer main replacement
🗓️ Nov 25 - Dec 9, 24-hour closure
🚩 No through traffic on Rockland Ave. at Cyril Close. Choose alternate routes.
More info: victoria.ca/majorprojects
#yyjtraffic
November 25, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Notice: Rockland Ave. closed at Cyril Cl.
🚧 Unstable soil and rock, part of sewer main replacement
🗓️ Nov 25 - Dec 9, 24-hour closure
🚩 No through traffic on Rockland Ave. at Cyril Close. Choose alternate routes.
More info: victoria.ca/majorprojects
#yyjtraffic
🚧 Unstable soil and rock, part of sewer main replacement
🗓️ Nov 25 - Dec 9, 24-hour closure
🚩 No through traffic on Rockland Ave. at Cyril Close. Choose alternate routes.
More info: victoria.ca/majorprojects
#yyjtraffic
🚨 Did you get the emergency alert test from the Province on Wednesday? In an emergency, staying informed can save lives.
Get prepared:
📲 Sign up for local alerts through Vic-Alert
🧰 Join a free emergency preparedness workshop on Nov. 26 or Jan. 21
Learn more: victoriaready.ca.
Get prepared:
📲 Sign up for local alerts through Vic-Alert
🧰 Join a free emergency preparedness workshop on Nov. 26 or Jan. 21
Learn more: victoriaready.ca.
November 22, 2025 at 12:03 AM
🚨 Did you get the emergency alert test from the Province on Wednesday? In an emergency, staying informed can save lives.
Get prepared:
📲 Sign up for local alerts through Vic-Alert
🧰 Join a free emergency preparedness workshop on Nov. 26 or Jan. 21
Learn more: victoriaready.ca.
Get prepared:
📲 Sign up for local alerts through Vic-Alert
🧰 Join a free emergency preparedness workshop on Nov. 26 or Jan. 21
Learn more: victoriaready.ca.
Notice: Humboldt AAA bike route – 700 block closed
🚧 Telus Ocean building taking down a tower crane
🗓️ Nov 25-27, 24-hour closure
🚩 Bikes must dismount or choose an alternate route. Sidewalk and driveway access maintained.
#yyjtraffic
🚧 Telus Ocean building taking down a tower crane
🗓️ Nov 25-27, 24-hour closure
🚩 Bikes must dismount or choose an alternate route. Sidewalk and driveway access maintained.
#yyjtraffic
November 20, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Notice: Humboldt AAA bike route – 700 block closed
🚧 Telus Ocean building taking down a tower crane
🗓️ Nov 25-27, 24-hour closure
🚩 Bikes must dismount or choose an alternate route. Sidewalk and driveway access maintained.
#yyjtraffic
🚧 Telus Ocean building taking down a tower crane
🗓️ Nov 25-27, 24-hour closure
🚩 Bikes must dismount or choose an alternate route. Sidewalk and driveway access maintained.
#yyjtraffic
🏆 You did it, Victoria! We beat last year's numbers and prevented 1,030 disposable cups from entering the landfill this October through the Reuse Stamp Card Contest. Prize winners have been contacted. Keep those habits up for next year's contest.
November 19, 2025 at 11:05 PM
🏆 You did it, Victoria! We beat last year's numbers and prevented 1,030 disposable cups from entering the landfill this October through the Reuse Stamp Card Contest. Prize winners have been contacted. Keep those habits up for next year's contest.
Crystal Pool and Fitness Centre will be closed for the annual maintenance shutdown Dec. 8-28. The facility will re-open on Dec. 29 at 5:30 a.m. Learn more at victoria.ca/recreation.
November 17, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Crystal Pool and Fitness Centre will be closed for the annual maintenance shutdown Dec. 8-28. The facility will re-open on Dec. 29 at 5:30 a.m. Learn more at victoria.ca/recreation.
Notice: Rockland Ave. closed at Cyril Cl.
🚧 Unstable soil and rock, part of sewer main replacement
🗓️ Nov 14-22, 24-hour closure
🚩 No through traffic on Rockland Ave. at Cyril Close. Choose alternate routes.
More info: victoria.ca/majorprojects
#yyjtraffic
🚧 Unstable soil and rock, part of sewer main replacement
🗓️ Nov 14-22, 24-hour closure
🚩 No through traffic on Rockland Ave. at Cyril Close. Choose alternate routes.
More info: victoria.ca/majorprojects
#yyjtraffic
November 14, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Notice: Rockland Ave. closed at Cyril Cl.
🚧 Unstable soil and rock, part of sewer main replacement
🗓️ Nov 14-22, 24-hour closure
🚩 No through traffic on Rockland Ave. at Cyril Close. Choose alternate routes.
More info: victoria.ca/majorprojects
#yyjtraffic
🚧 Unstable soil and rock, part of sewer main replacement
🗓️ Nov 14-22, 24-hour closure
🚩 No through traffic on Rockland Ave. at Cyril Close. Choose alternate routes.
More info: victoria.ca/majorprojects
#yyjtraffic
Notice: Galloping Goose Trail Closure
Starting Nov 17, a section of the trail through Viaduct Park will close weekdays for five weeks for BC Hydro upgrades. Accessible detours and signage will be in place.
More info: bchydro.com/victoriatoesquimalt
Starting Nov 17, a section of the trail through Viaduct Park will close weekdays for five weeks for BC Hydro upgrades. Accessible detours and signage will be in place.
More info: bchydro.com/victoriatoesquimalt
November 14, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Notice: Galloping Goose Trail Closure
Starting Nov 17, a section of the trail through Viaduct Park will close weekdays for five weeks for BC Hydro upgrades. Accessible detours and signage will be in place.
More info: bchydro.com/victoriatoesquimalt
Starting Nov 17, a section of the trail through Viaduct Park will close weekdays for five weeks for BC Hydro upgrades. Accessible detours and signage will be in place.
More info: bchydro.com/victoriatoesquimalt
Notice: Rockland Ave. closed at Cook St. (east side)
🚧 Emergency underground repair
🗓️ Nov. 12-15
🚩 One northbound lane on Cook St. closed. Rockland Ave. detours in place. Please follow directions from signs and crews.
#yyjtraffic
🚧 Emergency underground repair
🗓️ Nov. 12-15
🚩 One northbound lane on Cook St. closed. Rockland Ave. detours in place. Please follow directions from signs and crews.
#yyjtraffic
November 10, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Notice: Rockland Ave. closed at Cook St. (east side)
🚧 Emergency underground repair
🗓️ Nov. 12-15
🚩 One northbound lane on Cook St. closed. Rockland Ave. detours in place. Please follow directions from signs and crews.
#yyjtraffic
🚧 Emergency underground repair
🗓️ Nov. 12-15
🚩 One northbound lane on Cook St. closed. Rockland Ave. detours in place. Please follow directions from signs and crews.
#yyjtraffic
Notice: Cook Street closed between Johnson and Yates St.
🕓 Nov 12 - 26, 7 a.m. - 5 p.m.
🚧 Underground utility servicing
🚩 Detours in place, please follow signage and direction from crews
#yyjtraffic
🕓 Nov 12 - 26, 7 a.m. - 5 p.m.
🚧 Underground utility servicing
🚩 Detours in place, please follow signage and direction from crews
#yyjtraffic
November 10, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Notice: Cook Street closed between Johnson and Yates St.
🕓 Nov 12 - 26, 7 a.m. - 5 p.m.
🚧 Underground utility servicing
🚩 Detours in place, please follow signage and direction from crews
#yyjtraffic
🕓 Nov 12 - 26, 7 a.m. - 5 p.m.
🚧 Underground utility servicing
🚩 Detours in place, please follow signage and direction from crews
#yyjtraffic
🚧 Remembrance Day Road Closures - Nov. 11
🕒 9:30 a.m.-noon
📍 Inner Harbour
To support the parade & ceremony, Government, Belleville & Wharf St. will be closed.
🚗 Please note: No parking on the parade route or event area. Plan ahead & expect delays.
🕒 9:30 a.m.-noon
📍 Inner Harbour
To support the parade & ceremony, Government, Belleville & Wharf St. will be closed.
🚗 Please note: No parking on the parade route or event area. Plan ahead & expect delays.
November 10, 2025 at 5:01 PM
🚧 Remembrance Day Road Closures - Nov. 11
🕒 9:30 a.m.-noon
📍 Inner Harbour
To support the parade & ceremony, Government, Belleville & Wharf St. will be closed.
🚗 Please note: No parking on the parade route or event area. Plan ahead & expect delays.
🕒 9:30 a.m.-noon
📍 Inner Harbour
To support the parade & ceremony, Government, Belleville & Wharf St. will be closed.
🚗 Please note: No parking on the parade route or event area. Plan ahead & expect delays.
⚠️ A coastal flooding statement is in effect for Victoria. Be cautious near the coastline.
🌊 Possible coastal flooding, significant winds, waves and high ocean water levels are expected Wednesday afternoon and again on Thursday afternoon.
🌊 Possible coastal flooding, significant winds, waves and high ocean water levels are expected Wednesday afternoon and again on Thursday afternoon.
November 5, 2025 at 10:39 PM
⚠️ A coastal flooding statement is in effect for Victoria. Be cautious near the coastline.
🌊 Possible coastal flooding, significant winds, waves and high ocean water levels are expected Wednesday afternoon and again on Thursday afternoon.
🌊 Possible coastal flooding, significant winds, waves and high ocean water levels are expected Wednesday afternoon and again on Thursday afternoon.
🍂 Reminder: Leaf collection is underway!
▪️ Please follow the ‘No Parking’ signs placed on your street before collection begins.
▪️ Check the schedule to see when pick-up starts in your neighbourhood: victoria.ca/leafcollection.
▪️ Please follow the ‘No Parking’ signs placed on your street before collection begins.
▪️ Check the schedule to see when pick-up starts in your neighbourhood: victoria.ca/leafcollection.
November 5, 2025 at 5:40 PM
🍂 Reminder: Leaf collection is underway!
▪️ Please follow the ‘No Parking’ signs placed on your street before collection begins.
▪️ Check the schedule to see when pick-up starts in your neighbourhood: victoria.ca/leafcollection.
▪️ Please follow the ‘No Parking’ signs placed on your street before collection begins.
▪️ Check the schedule to see when pick-up starts in your neighbourhood: victoria.ca/leafcollection.
♻️ Start saving those hard-to-recycle items, Victoria! Beyond the Curb pop-up:
📍 Vic West Community Centre
📅 Saturday, Nov. 8
⏲ 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Accepted items: flexible plastics, white & coloured foam, small electronics, textiles & home furnishings (clean & working only!) victoria.ca/BeyondTheCurb
📍 Vic West Community Centre
📅 Saturday, Nov. 8
⏲ 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Accepted items: flexible plastics, white & coloured foam, small electronics, textiles & home furnishings (clean & working only!) victoria.ca/BeyondTheCurb
November 5, 2025 at 12:00 AM
♻️ Start saving those hard-to-recycle items, Victoria! Beyond the Curb pop-up:
📍 Vic West Community Centre
📅 Saturday, Nov. 8
⏲ 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Accepted items: flexible plastics, white & coloured foam, small electronics, textiles & home furnishings (clean & working only!) victoria.ca/BeyondTheCurb
📍 Vic West Community Centre
📅 Saturday, Nov. 8
⏲ 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Accepted items: flexible plastics, white & coloured foam, small electronics, textiles & home furnishings (clean & working only!) victoria.ca/BeyondTheCurb
📣 Empower Black youth in Victoria by applying for the 2025 IDPAD Youth Grant by Nov. 10.
⚾ This year, the BC Black History Awareness Society’s Rookie Minors Baseball Tournament honoured Doug Hudlin’s legacy with some of this funding. Learn more at victoria.ca/IDPAD.
#africanheritage
⚾ This year, the BC Black History Awareness Society’s Rookie Minors Baseball Tournament honoured Doug Hudlin’s legacy with some of this funding. Learn more at victoria.ca/IDPAD.
#africanheritage
November 4, 2025 at 7:02 PM
📣 Empower Black youth in Victoria by applying for the 2025 IDPAD Youth Grant by Nov. 10.
⚾ This year, the BC Black History Awareness Society’s Rookie Minors Baseball Tournament honoured Doug Hudlin’s legacy with some of this funding. Learn more at victoria.ca/IDPAD.
#africanheritage
⚾ This year, the BC Black History Awareness Society’s Rookie Minors Baseball Tournament honoured Doug Hudlin’s legacy with some of this funding. Learn more at victoria.ca/IDPAD.
#africanheritage
Today, local veterans, members of The Royal Canadian Legion, Mayor and members of Council marked the start of the 2025 Poppy Campaign. The campaign raises funds to support Canadian Armed Forces members, veterans and their families. Poppies are available at City Hall and across the community.
October 31, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Today, local veterans, members of The Royal Canadian Legion, Mayor and members of Council marked the start of the 2025 Poppy Campaign. The campaign raises funds to support Canadian Armed Forces members, veterans and their families. Poppies are available at City Hall and across the community.
Storm season is here... and so are we.
Connect with staff in Public Works 24/7 for City service requests at: 250.361.0400.
Connect with staff in Public Works 24/7 for City service requests at: 250.361.0400.
October 29, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Storm season is here... and so are we.
Connect with staff in Public Works 24/7 for City service requests at: 250.361.0400.
Connect with staff in Public Works 24/7 for City service requests at: 250.361.0400.
⚠️ Wind warning in effect, with gusts up to 90 km/h expected Tuesday evening.
🧰 Secure loose items around your home and watch for fallen tree limbs and other hazards.
🌦️ Greater Victoria weather alerts (Environment Canada): ow.ly/kVYg50Q984M
🧰 Secure loose items around your home and watch for fallen tree limbs and other hazards.
🌦️ Greater Victoria weather alerts (Environment Canada): ow.ly/kVYg50Q984M
October 28, 2025 at 7:19 PM
⚠️ Wind warning in effect, with gusts up to 90 km/h expected Tuesday evening.
🧰 Secure loose items around your home and watch for fallen tree limbs and other hazards.
🌦️ Greater Victoria weather alerts (Environment Canada): ow.ly/kVYg50Q984M
🧰 Secure loose items around your home and watch for fallen tree limbs and other hazards.
🌦️ Greater Victoria weather alerts (Environment Canada): ow.ly/kVYg50Q984M
🎉Big news for Victoria pool users!
The City is finalizing an agreement to use the building at Quadra and Broughton St. as an interim pool and recreation facility when the Crystal Pool closes for construction.
📰 Read the full story at victoria.ca/news
💦 Find more project info at crystalpool.ca
The City is finalizing an agreement to use the building at Quadra and Broughton St. as an interim pool and recreation facility when the Crystal Pool closes for construction.
📰 Read the full story at victoria.ca/news
💦 Find more project info at crystalpool.ca
October 27, 2025 at 7:12 PM
🎉Big news for Victoria pool users!
The City is finalizing an agreement to use the building at Quadra and Broughton St. as an interim pool and recreation facility when the Crystal Pool closes for construction.
📰 Read the full story at victoria.ca/news
💦 Find more project info at crystalpool.ca
The City is finalizing an agreement to use the building at Quadra and Broughton St. as an interim pool and recreation facility when the Crystal Pool closes for construction.
📰 Read the full story at victoria.ca/news
💦 Find more project info at crystalpool.ca
🚧 Work is underway on the Chinatown Gate Roof Replacement project! Crews are removing old tiles and preparing to install the new handcrafted roof. Thanks to this innovative scaffolding set-up, traffic in both directions will remain open – as will all your favourite businesses throughout Chinatown!
October 24, 2025 at 8:40 PM
🚧 Work is underway on the Chinatown Gate Roof Replacement project! Crews are removing old tiles and preparing to install the new handcrafted roof. Thanks to this innovative scaffolding set-up, traffic in both directions will remain open – as will all your favourite businesses throughout Chinatown!
Rain and wind are coming to #yyj. Help us prevent flooding:
🍂 Keep leaves & debris out of storm drains
🧹 If blocked, safely clear a channel
🌧️ Avoid piling yard waste where it could wash into drains
⚠️ If drain can’t be cleared, or you can’t tell the cause of the blockage, call PW: (250) 361-0400
🍂 Keep leaves & debris out of storm drains
🧹 If blocked, safely clear a channel
🌧️ Avoid piling yard waste where it could wash into drains
⚠️ If drain can’t be cleared, or you can’t tell the cause of the blockage, call PW: (250) 361-0400
October 23, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Rain and wind are coming to #yyj. Help us prevent flooding:
🍂 Keep leaves & debris out of storm drains
🧹 If blocked, safely clear a channel
🌧️ Avoid piling yard waste where it could wash into drains
⚠️ If drain can’t be cleared, or you can’t tell the cause of the blockage, call PW: (250) 361-0400
🍂 Keep leaves & debris out of storm drains
🧹 If blocked, safely clear a channel
🌧️ Avoid piling yard waste where it could wash into drains
⚠️ If drain can’t be cleared, or you can’t tell the cause of the blockage, call PW: (250) 361-0400
📣 Attention @thebeaches.bsky.social fans! Consider biking to Friday's concert – cruise down protected bike lanes on Caledonia Ave. and see our newly upgraded & covered bike parking in the SOFMC parking lot. Space for bikes of all shapes & sizes, so just lock your ride, head inside & enjoy the show!
October 23, 2025 at 5:20 PM
📣 Attention @thebeaches.bsky.social fans! Consider biking to Friday's concert – cruise down protected bike lanes on Caledonia Ave. and see our newly upgraded & covered bike parking in the SOFMC parking lot. Space for bikes of all shapes & sizes, so just lock your ride, head inside & enjoy the show!
Reducing Food Waste: A Circular Economy Event
📅 Nov. 10, 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Join experts to explore how we can reduce food waste & build a stronger, more sustainable food system. Register: ow.ly/2rOU50XelpR
📅 Nov. 10, 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Join experts to explore how we can reduce food waste & build a stronger, more sustainable food system. Register: ow.ly/2rOU50XelpR
October 22, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Reducing Food Waste: A Circular Economy Event
📅 Nov. 10, 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Join experts to explore how we can reduce food waste & build a stronger, more sustainable food system. Register: ow.ly/2rOU50XelpR
📅 Nov. 10, 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Join experts to explore how we can reduce food waste & build a stronger, more sustainable food system. Register: ow.ly/2rOU50XelpR