Parking Near Bay Centre, Downtown
Where Can I Park for Bay Centre?
The underground car park at 1150 Douglas Street is beside Bay Centre and charges $2.75 per hour or $17 per day. It opens from 5:30 am to 10:00 pm Monday to Friday and Saturday, and from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm on Sunday. Weekday visitors can park free after 4:00 pm.
- Address
- 654 Fort Street
- Closest listed space
- Secure Garage Parking in Victoria - Just $21/day, 140 m (2 min walk)
Parking Near Downtown
Bay Centre, with private parking spaces bookable nearby on Parksy. Photo: Pexels
Bay Centre Underground Parking on Douglas Street
The centre’s underground car park is operated by Robbins Parking at 1150 Douglas Street, beside the shopping centre (Robbins Parking). The facility opens from 5:30 am to 10:00 pm Monday to Friday and Saturday, and from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm on Sunday (Apple Maps).
Hourly parking is $2.75 per hour, with a daily rate of $17 (Robbins Parking). Weekday visitors can park free after 4:00 pm (Robbins Parking). The centre also advertises parking with change-room facilities for $30 monthly, with details available by calling 250 952-5680 (Bay Centre).
Downtown Victoria Parking Rules Around the Shopping Centre
Downtown street meters are free from 8:00 pm to 8:00 am every day (Bay Centre). That evening window suits late dining or a short visit, while daytime shoppers need to use a paid space or the underground car park.
City parkades are free after 8:00 pm from Monday to Saturday (Bay Centre). The centre also shares two hours of free parking with Downtown Y while visitors are using the fitness facility (Downtown Y).
City Parkades and Surface Lots Near 654 Fort Street
Pay parking applies 24 hours a day, seven days a week, at $3 an hour and $15 a day for five-day parking (City of Victoria).
The City’s parkades and surface lots are useful alternatives when the shopping-centre entrance is busy or when a visit extends beyond the free evening periods. The municipal rate gives drivers a clearly defined daily ceiling, while the centre’s own facility is better suited to a short weekday visit after 4:00 pm.
Parksy Parking Spaces Close to Bay Centre
A secure garage space is 140 m from the centre and costs $21 a day. It is a practical choice for a full-day visit when the centre’s $17 daily rate is unavailable or when a separately managed garage is preferable.
For longer stays, a secure monthly space at 722 Johnson Street is 310 m away for $250 a month, while secure 24/7 monthly parking at 723 Pandora Avenue is 340 m away for $230 a month. Covered monthly parking at 952 Johnson Street is 700 m away for $250 a month. Weekly parking is available in a secure covered space 1.2 km away for $100 a week, and monthly parking at 1464 Fort Street is 1.8 km away for $160 a month.
Walking to Bay Centre From Victoria Stations
Bay Centre is at 654 Fort Street in Downtown, 300 m from the Downtown centre. The central location makes walking a useful alternative to circling for a space, particularly during busy shopping periods.
Drivers arriving by rail can continue on foot from Victoria’s nearby rail connections to the mall, although the specific station walking times provided for this page are not available. The centre’s address places its main destination in the downtown grid, with the Douglas Street underground entrance serving drivers who choose to park before walking through the shopping area.
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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 Can I Park for Bay Centre?
The underground car park at 1150 Douglas Street is beside Bay Centre and charges $2.75 per hour or $17 per day. It opens from 5:30 am to 10:00 pm Monday to Friday and Saturday, and from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm on Sunday. Weekday visitors can park free after 4:00 pm.
What Are the Underground Parking Hours and Rates?
The underground car park at 1150 Douglas Street opens from 5:30 am to 10:00 pm Monday to Friday and Saturday, and from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm on Sunday. Parking costs $2.75 per hour, with a daily rate of $17. Weekday visitors can park free after 4:00 pm.
When Is Street Parking Free Downtown?
Downtown street meters are free from 8:00 pm to 8:00 am every day. During the daytime, shoppers need to use a paid space or the underground car park. This evening window can suit late dining or a short visit, while city parkades are free after 8:00 pm from Monday to Saturday.
What Do City Parkades and Surface Lots Cost?
Pay parking applies 24 hours a day, seven days a week, at $3 an hour and $15 a day for five-day parking. City parkades and surface lots are alternatives when the shopping-centre entrance is busy or a visit extends beyond free evening periods.
What Nearby Parking Spaces Are Available for a Full Day or Longer?
A secure garage space is 140 m from Bay Centre and costs $21 a day. Monthly options include secure parking at 722 Johnson Street for $250 a month, 723 Pandora Avenue for $230 a month, and 1464 Fort Street for $160 a month. Weekly parking is available 1.2 km away for $100 a week.
How Far Is Bay Centre From Downtown and Nearby Rail Connections?
Bay Centre is at 654 Fort Street in Downtown, 300 m from the Downtown centre. Walking can be useful during busy shopping periods, avoiding the need to circle for a space. Drivers arriving by rail can continue on foot from Victoria’s nearby rail connections to the mall.
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