Parking Near Douglas College New Westminster Campus, BC
Where Can I Park at Douglas College New Westminster Campus?
The underground parkade beneath the campus is the most direct option, with entry from Victoria Street. It operates Monday to Friday from 6:30am to 11pm and Saturday from 7am to 7pm. Nearby priced alternatives include a $3.24-an-hour lot 460 m away and a $4.49-an-hour lot 450 m away.
- Address
- 700 Royal Avenue
- Closest listed space
- Affordable Parking in Vancouver - 27 Church St. Lot, 450 m (6 min walk)
- Nearest station
- New Westminster station, 260 m (4 min walk)
Parking Near New Westminster
A college campus building Photo: Pexels / Quang Vuong
Parking at Douglas College New Westminster Campus
Douglas College New Westminster Campus is at 700 Royal Avenue, with the underground parkade beneath the campus and its entrance off Victoria Street (douglascollege.ca). The parkade operates Monday to Friday from 6:30am to 11pm and on Saturday from 7am to 7pm (douglascollege.ca), making it the most direct option for classes, appointments and campus visits.
Reserved parking for people with disabilities is available in both the above-ground and underground parking lots at the New Westminster Campus (douglascollege.ca). Drivers heading to the college should use the Victoria Street approach for the underground facility and allow time to find the appropriate accessible bay or general parking area before entering the buildings.
Parksy Parking Spaces Near the Royal Avenue Campus
The closest priced Parksy options are a $4.49-an-hour lot on Church Street, 450 m away, and a New Westminster parking lot at $3.24 an hour, 460 m away. The New Westminster lot is the lower-priced choice for students attending regular classes, while the Church Street lot suits staff or visitors who want a nearby paid space without using the campus parkade.
At the same 460 m distance, secure underground parking with 24/7 access is listed at $50 an hour, while Garage #65 is 510 m away at $6.99 an hour. A covered 24/7 space is 1.1 km away at $50 an hour, and secure monthly parking in Surrey is 2.1 km away at $600 a month. The monthly option is aimed at drivers needing a longer-term arrangement rather than a single campus visit.
Other Parking Around New Westminster Campus
Drivers can also look beyond the campus parkade to other nearby public parking in New Westminster, including shopping-centre facilities and council car parks. These alternatives can be useful when the Royal Avenue facility is busy, particularly for visitors who are staying in the downtown area rather than going straight into a class or meeting.
The campus address is 700 Royal Avenue, and the surrounding city centre is 250 m from the college, making central public parking a practical option for combining a campus visit with other errands.
Busy Periods and Street Restrictions Near DCNWC
Parking demand is likely to be strongest during teaching periods, when students and staff arrive for weekday classes, and during college events or open days. The underground parkade's weekday operating window runs from 6:30am to 11pm, while its Saturday hours are 7am to 7pm (douglascollege.ca), so event visitors should plan around those opening and closing times.
Royal Avenue and the surrounding streets serve an active downtown campus, and drivers should follow the posted restrictions on nearby streets rather than treating curb space as a campus overflow area. The parkade entrance is off Victoria Street (douglascollege.ca), which gives visitors a defined approach instead of relying on surrounding residential or city-centre kerbside spaces.
New Westminster Station and Walking Access to DCNWC
New Westminster station is the nearest rail station, 260 m from the campus and a 4-minute walk. The short connection makes rail a convenient alternative for students and staff who do not need a car throughout the day, with the station positioned close to the Royal Avenue campus.
The campus is also 250 m from New Westminster centre, so visitors arriving in the downtown area can reach 700 Royal Avenue on foot rather than moving a car between central parking and the college. For a visit timed around a busy class or event, combining the station with the short walk can avoid searching for a space near the campus entrance.
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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 at Douglas College New Westminster Campus?
The underground parkade beneath the campus is the most direct option, with entry from Victoria Street. It operates Monday to Friday from 6:30am to 11pm and Saturday from 7am to 7pm. Nearby priced alternatives include a $3.24-an-hour lot 460 m away and a $4.49-an-hour lot 450 m away.
What Are the Opening Hours for the Campus Parkade?
The underground parkade operates Monday to Friday from 6:30am to 11pm and on Saturday from 7am to 7pm. Drivers attending classes, appointments or campus visits should plan around these opening and closing times, particularly for events or visits scheduled later in the day.
Where Is the Entrance to the Underground Parking?
The underground parkade is beneath the campus, and its entrance is off Victoria Street. Drivers should use the Victoria Street approach rather than relying on surrounding streets for campus parking. Reserved parking for people with disabilities is available in both the above-ground and underground parking lots.
What Nearby Paid Parking Is Available?
A New Westminster parking lot is listed at $3.24 an hour and 460 m away, making it the lower-priced nearby choice. A Church Street lot is $4.49 an hour and 450 m away. Garage #65 is 510 m away at $6.99 an hour.
What Should Drivers Know During Busy Periods?
Parking demand is likely to be strongest during teaching periods, weekday classes, college events and open days. Drivers should follow posted restrictions on Royal Avenue and surrounding streets rather than treating curb space as campus overflow. The parkade entrance off Victoria Street provides a defined approach.
Can I Travel to Campus Without Driving?
New Westminster station is 260 m from the campus and a 4-minute walk, making rail a convenient alternative for visitors who do not need a car throughout the day. The campus is also 250 m from New Westminster centre, allowing visitors to walk to 700 Royal Avenue from the downtown area.
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