Parking Near Fan Tan Alley, Chinatown
Where Should I Park for Fan Tan Alley?
Fan Tan Alley has no car park of its own, so leave your vehicle nearby and walk to 17 Fan Tan Alley. The nearest recommended option is Centennial Square Parkade, a block north, costing $15 a day from 8am to 8pm. Overnight parking and Sundays are free, making it practical for combining the alley with other Downtown attractions.
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- 17 Fan Tan Alley
- Closest listed space
- Secure Garage Parking in Victoria - Just $21/day, 560 m (7 min walk)
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Visitors at a city landmark Photo: Pexels / Alex Hoces
Parking for Fan Tan Alley in Downtown Victoria
Fan Tan Alley has no car park of its own, so drivers need to leave the vehicle nearby and walk to the entrance at 17 Fan Tan Alley. The Centennial Square Parkade is the nearest recommended option, located a block north of the alley (datespark.ca).
The Centennial Square Parkade costs $15 a day from 8am to 8pm, with free overnight parking and free parking on Sundays (datespark.ca). This arrangement suits a visit that combines the alley with Downtown attractions, although the walk from the parkade should be allowed for before a timed booking or meal.
Busy Times and Street Parking Near Fan Tan Alley
Downtown parking zones and parkades operate with paid parking hours from 8 am to 8 pm (downtownvictoria.ca). The rule applies across the central parking area, so a short visit during the daytime should be planned as a paid stay rather than an assumed free stop.
Victoria parkades are free every Sunday, on holidays and daily after 8 p.m. (victoria.ca). Those periods can ease the pressure around the alley, while daytime visits to the Downtown area are more likely to coincide with paid parking demand. The site connects with Victoria’s Chinatown, where a compact alley and surrounding shops make finding a legal stopping place especially important.
Parksy Parking Spaces Near Fan Tan Alley
Parksy lists a secure 24/7 monthly space at 723 Pandora Avenue, 330 m away, for $230 a month. A secure monthly space at 722 Johnson Street is 370 m away and costs $250 a month. These options are suited to regular Downtown access rather than a single short visit.
For shorter stays, Parksy lists secure garage parking 560 m away for $21 a day. Further choices include covered monthly parking at 952 Johnson St, 860 m away, for $250 a month, and a secure covered space 880 m away for $100 a week. A monthly space at 1464 Fort Street is 2.0 km away and costs $160 a month.
Other Named Car Parks Around Fan Tan Alley
The Centennial Square Parkade is the named car park recommended for the alley, positioned a block north of the entrance (datespark.ca). Its $15 daily rate applies from 8am to 8pm, while overnight parking and Sundays are free (datespark.ca).
Victoria’s city-operated parkades form part of a wider Downtown network, with parking rates and locations published by the City of Victoria (victoria.ca). City parkades are free on Sundays, holidays and after 8 p.m. daily (victoria.ca). Those free periods provide the clearest official option for visitors able to time a walk through the alley outside paid hours.
Walking to Fan Tan Alley From Victoria Stations
Fan Tan Alley is in Downtown, near Chinatown, at 17 Fan Tan Alley. Chinatown centre is 60 m away, putting the attraction within a short walk of the surrounding Downtown streets and nearby parking areas.
Drivers using rail or regional public transport can continue on foot from Victoria’s central stops into Downtown and Chinatown. The alley itself is a pedestrian attraction, and the surrounding visit is best completed on foot after leaving the car in a parkade or reserved space. Walking through the site connects with the wider Chinatown area and nearby Market Square (tourismvictoria.com).
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* Please note: parking prices, time limits and fine amounts change frequently and vary by operator, council and local authority. Everything on this page is indicative and provided on a best-endeavours basis. Always check the sign, the operator or the issuing authority before you rely on a figure.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where Should I Park for Fan Tan Alley?
Fan Tan Alley has no car park of its own, so leave your vehicle nearby and walk to 17 Fan Tan Alley. The nearest recommended option is Centennial Square Parkade, a block north, costing $15 a day from 8am to 8pm. Overnight parking and Sundays are free, making it practical for combining the alley with other Downtown attractions.
Is There Parking at Fan Tan Alley?
Fan Tan Alley has no car park of its own. Drivers need to leave their vehicle nearby and walk to the entrance at 17 Fan Tan Alley. The alley is a pedestrian attraction, so the surrounding visit is best completed on foot after parking in a parkade or reserved space.
How Much Does Centennial Square Parkade Cost?
Centennial Square Parkade costs $15 a day from 8am to 8pm. Overnight parking is free, and parking is free on Sundays. The parkade is a block north of 17 Fan Tan Alley and is the nearest recommended option, although the walk should be allowed for before a timed booking or meal.
When Is Parking Near Fan Tan Alley Free?
Downtown parking zones and parkades have paid parking hours from 8 am to 8 pm. Victoria parkades are free every Sunday, on holidays and daily after 8 p.m. These periods can ease parking pressure around the alley, while daytime visits are more likely to coincide with paid parking demand.
What Are the Closest Monthly Parking Options Near Fan Tan Alley?
Parksy lists a secure 24/7 monthly space at 723 Pandora Avenue, 330 m away, for $230 a month. A secure monthly space at 722 Johnson Street is 370 m away and costs $250 a month. These options suit regular Downtown access rather than a single short visit.
How Far Is Fan Tan Alley From Chinatown and Nearby Parking?
Chinatown centre is 60 m from Fan Tan Alley, which is at 17 Fan Tan Alley. Parksy lists secure garage parking 560 m away for $21 a day. Further options include covered monthly parking 860 m away for $250 a month and secure covered parking 880 m away for $100 a week.
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