--- description: "Parking at GVPL: sxʷeŋxʷəŋ təŋəxʷ James Bay Branch includes car and bike parking; a garage 800 metres away costs $21 a day." title: "Parking Near GVPL: Sxʷeŋxʷəŋ Təŋəxʷ James Bay Branch, BC | Parksy" image: https://www.parksy.com/sites/default/files/landmarks/poi-library-f86ea677.webp --- [Skip to main content](#main-content) # Parking Near GVPL: Sxʷeŋxʷəŋ Təŋəxʷ James Bay Branch, BC Landmark Parking · James Bay, British Columbia · GVPL: sxʷeŋxʷəŋ təŋəxʷ James Bay Branch Published 16 Sep 2026 · 4 min read · Reviewed by the [Parksy Editorial Team](https://www.parksy.com/editorial-guidelines) 385 Menzies Street [Airport Parking (YYJ)](https://www.parksy.com/airport/ca/bc/yyj) [Cheap Parking](https://www.parksy.com/cheap/ca/bc/james-bay) [Disability Parking](https://www.parksy.com/disability/ca/bc/james-bay) [Free Parking](https://www.parksy.com/free/ca/bc/james-bay) [Listings Nearby](https://www.parksy.com/parking/ca/bc/james-bay) [Moving Guide](https://www.parksy.com/moving/ca/bc/james-bay) [Parking Costs](https://www.parksy.com/costs/ca/bc/james-bay) [Parking Fines](https://www.parksy.com/fines/ca/bc/james-bay) [Parking Permits](https://www.parksy.com/permits/ca/bc/james-bay) [Parking Signs](https://www.parksy.com/signs/ca/bc/james-bay) [Rent Parking](https://www.parksy.com/rent/ca/bc/james-bay) [Street Parking](https://www.parksy.com/street/ca/bc/james-bay) [Towed Vehicle](https://www.parksy.com/towed/ca/bc/james-bay) [Vehicle Storage](https://www.parksy.com/storage/ca/bc/james-bay) Where Can I Park for GVPL: Sxʷeŋxʷəŋ Təŋəxʷ James Bay Branch? GVPL: sxʷeŋxʷəŋ təŋəxʷ James Bay Branch is at 385 Menzies Street and has parking for cars and bikes. The branch is open from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. For a longer stay, a secure garage 800 metres away costs $21 a day, while monthly options begin at $160 a month. Listen to article 5:01 minutes Playback speed 0.75×1×1.25×1.5×2× Voice Auto (your country) Audio is AI-generated on your device, so voice and pronunciation may vary. [Find Parking Near Me](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) [Find Parking Near Me](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) Search secure car spaces, garages and undercover spots near you, and lock in your spot in minutes.
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## Parking Near James Bay [Secure Garage Parking in Victoria - Just $21/day $21.00/day 800 m](https://www.parksy.com/parking/ca/bc/victoria/secure-garage-parking-victoria-21day-195130) [Secure Covered Parking Space in Victoria, BC - Wanted! $100.00/wk 2.1 km](https://www.parksy.com/parking/ca/bc/victoria/secure-covered-parking-space-victoria-bc-wanted-5125) [Convenient 24/7 Parking Lot in Victoria, BC POA 130 m](https://www.parksy.com/parking/ca/bc/victoria/convenient-247-parking-lot-victoria-bc-165451) [Secure 24/7 Parking Lot in Victoria's Heart POA 230 m](https://www.parksy.com/parking/ca/bc/victoria/secure-247-parking-lot-victorias-heart-165983) [Secure 24/7 Lot Parking in Victoria, BC POA 310 m](https://www.parksy.com/parking/ca/bc/victoria/secure-247-lot-parking-victoria-bc-165822) [Convenient Lot Parking in the Heart of Victoria, BC POA 890 m](https://www.parksy.com/parking/ca/bc/victoria/convenient-lot-parking-heart-victoria-bc-165395) [See more parking near you →](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) ![Shelves of books in a public library](https://www.parksy.com/sites/default/files/landmarks/poi-library-f86ea677.webp) Shelves of books in a public library Photo: [Pexels](https://www.pexels.com/@zetong-li-880728) / Zetong Li ## Parking at GVPL: Sxʷeŋxʷəŋ Təŋəxʷ James Bay Branch GVPL: sxʷeŋxʷəŋ təŋəxʷ James Bay Branch is at 385 Menzies Street in James Bay. The library’s official branch information confirms parking for cars and bikes, making the site’s own parking the first option to consider for a short library visit (gvpl.ca). The branch listing gives public opening hours of 10:00 am to 6:00 pm on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday (gvpl.ca). Bus routes 2, 3 and 5 also serve the library, which can be useful when carrying books or avoiding a search for a space (gvpl.ca). ## Street Parking Around the James Bay Branch The branch is in James Bay, 410 metres from James Bay centre, so parking demand can build around local errands as well as library visits. The library’s official page identifies car parking at the branch, while the City of Victoria publishes local parking tickets, council information and garbage collection scheduling for the municipality (gvpl.ca; victoria.ca). Library access has also extended beyond standard daytime patterns in the past, with the Times Colonist reporting extended hours at four Greater Victoria Public Library branches, including sxʷeŋxʷəŋ təŋəxʷ James Bay (timescolonist.com). The branch’s official service update recorded an early closing at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, July 14, 2025 (gvpl.ca). Show map of James Bay ## Named Parking Alternatives Near 385 Menzies Street The library’s official information points drivers towards parking for cars and bikes at the branch itself rather than naming a separate public car park (gvpl.ca). For a longer stay, a secure garage in Victoria is listed 800 metres from the site, providing a named Parksy alternative to street searching. Other listed alternatives include secure [monthly parking](https://www.parksy.com/blog/find-monthly-parking-near-me-practical-guide) at 722 Johnson Street, 1.2 kilometres away, secure 24/7 monthly parking at 723 Pandora Avenue, 1.3 kilometres away, and covered monthly parking at 952 Johnson Street, 1.5 kilometres away. These options are further from the library than the 800-metre garage, but suit drivers arranging regular parking rather than a single visit. ## Parksy Parking Spaces for the James Bay Library Parksy lists a secure garage space in Victoria 800 metres from the site for $21 a day. The listing is the closest priced Parksy option shown, and its garage format provides an alternative to looking for an available kerbside space near 385 Menzies Street. For longer arrangements, Parksy lists secure monthly parking at 722 Johnson Street, 1.2 kilometres away, for $250 a month; secure 24/7 monthly parking at 723 Pandora Avenue, 1.3 kilometres away, for $230 a month; and covered monthly parking at 952 Johnson Street, 1.5 kilometres away, for $250 a month. Further options include a secure covered parking space 2.1 kilometres away for $100 a week and monthly parking at 1464 Fort Street, 2.5 kilometres away, for $160 a month. Show street view near GVPL: sxʷeŋxʷəŋ təŋəxʷ James Bay Branch ## Sources - [British Columbia transportation ministry](https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/transportation) - [Transport Canada road transportation](https://tc.canada.ca/en/road-transportation) - [Government of Canada driving](https://www.canada.ca/en/services/transport.html) - [sxʷeŋxʷəŋ təŋəxʷ James Bay Branch](https://gvpl.ca/branch/sxwenxwen-tenexw-james-bay) - [Greater Victoria Public Library](https://gvpl.ca/) - [Service Updates](https://www.gvpl.ca/client/en_US/default/?rm=SERVICE+UPDATES0%7C%7C%7C1%7C%7C%7C2%7C%7C%7Ctrue&ic=true&dt=list&st=PD) - [Welcome to Victoria](https://www.victoria.ca/community-culture/about-victoria/welcome-victoria) - [Hours extended at four Greater Victoria Public Library ...](https://www.timescolonist.com/local-news/hours-extended-at-four-greater-victoria-public-library-branches-4686888) \* 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 GVPL: Sxʷeŋxʷəŋ Təŋəxʷ James Bay Branch? GVPL: sxʷeŋxʷəŋ təŋəxʷ James Bay Branch is at 385 Menzies Street and has parking for cars and bikes. The branch is open from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. For a longer stay, a secure garage 800 metres away costs $21 a day, while monthly options begin at $160 a month. ### Does the James Bay Branch Have Car Parking? Yes. GVPL: sxʷeŋxʷəŋ təŋəxʷ James Bay Branch’s official information confirms parking for cars and bikes, making the branch’s own parking the first option for a short library visit. The site is at 385 Menzies Street in James Bay. Bus routes 2, 3 and 5 also serve the library. ### What Are the Branch’s Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday Hours? The branch listing gives public opening hours of 10:00 am to 6:00 pm on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. An official service update recorded an early closing at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, July 14, 2025. Library access has also extended beyond standard daytime patterns in the past, including at this branch. ### What Is the Closest Priced Parksy Parking Option? The closest priced Parksy option shown is a secure garage in Victoria, 800 metres from the site, for $21 a day. Its garage format provides an alternative to searching for an available kerbside space near 385 Menzies Street. The library’s official information points drivers towards parking at the branch rather than naming a separate public car park. ### Which Monthly Parking Options Are Available Nearby? Parksy lists secure monthly parking at 722 Johnson Street, 1.2 kilometres away, for $250 a month; secure 24/7 monthly parking at 723 Pandora Avenue, 1.3 kilometres away, for $230 a month; and covered monthly parking at 952 Johnson Street, 1.5 kilometres away, for $250 a month. These suit regular parking arrangements. ### What Transport Alternatives Can Help Avoid Searching for Parking? Bus routes 2, 3 and 5 serve the library, which can help when carrying books or avoiding a search for a space. The branch is in James Bay, 410 metres from James Bay centre, so parking demand can build around local errands as well as library visits. 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