Parking Near Science World, Vancouver
Where Can I Park for Science World?
On-site paid parking is available at 1455 Quebec Street, with payment by phone or credit card. Rates are $5.25 for 1 hour, $9.95 for 2 hours, $15.25 for 4 hours and $20.95 until 6:30pm. The closest priced Parksy space is 30 m away and costs $7.74 an hour.
- Address
- 1455 Quebec Street
- Closest listed space
- Convenient Parking in Vancouver's City Gate Tower 2, 30 m (1 min walk)
- Nearest station
- Main Street–Science World station, 270 m (4 min walk)
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Visitors inside a museum gallery Photo: Pexels / Josh Withers
Parking at Science World on Quebec Street
The on-site pay parking areas at Science World are at 1455 Quebec Street, with payment by phone and credit card available (scienceworld.ca). The published rates are $5.25 for 1 hour, $9.95 for 2 hours, $15.25 for 4 hours and $20.95 until 6:30pm (scienceworld.ca).
The operator listing identifies Science World Parking Lot 610 at 1455 Quebec Street and shows opening hours of 5am to 2am (Waze). Six wheelchair-accessible paid spaces are available in the parking lots, with payment at machines in the lot or inside the admissions area (scienceworld.ca). There is no bus parking at the site (scienceworld.ca).
Parksy Parking Spaces Closest to the Site
The closest priced Parksy option is a parking space in City Gate Tower 2, a few steps away at 30 m, costing $7.74 an hour. Its short walk makes it useful when the on-site lot is busy or when you want to reserve before arriving.
A monthly garage at 1633 Ontario Street is 260 m away and costs $160 a month. These options place drivers within a short walk of the museum while offering different payment periods for brief visits or longer stays.
Busy Times and Street Parking Around Quebec Street
Parking demand is likely to build around daytime museum visits because the on-site rate runs through 6:30pm, while the evening tariff begins at 5pm (scienceworld.ca). The site’s published pay period also reaches 2am, so evening arrivals and events can draw drivers after the daytime period.
The on-site parking areas support payment by phone and credit card (scienceworld.ca). Six accessible paid spaces are provided in the lots (scienceworld.ca), and the venue has no bus parking (scienceworld.ca). Street parking around Quebec Street should be treated as a regulated alternative rather than an assumption of free parking, with drivers needing to follow the posted restrictions and payment instructions on each block.
Other Car Parks Near Science World
A secure 24/7 garage parking option is 510 m away and costs $4.50 an hour. A parking lot in downtown Vancouver is 560 m away at $50 an hour, while the Parq Casino garage is 610 m away and costs $5.99 an hour.
The Impark listing places Science World Parking Lot 610 on the west side of Quebec Street at 610 1455 Quebec Street and gives a daily maximum of $20.95 from 5am to 6pm, plus a $27.50 maximum from 9am to 6:30pm (Impark). The attraction’s own page lists the on-site pay areas and their rates, making Lot 610 the named official-site option for drivers who want to park beside the entrance (scienceworld.ca).
Main Street–Science World Station and the Walk In
Main Street–Science World station is the nearest station, 270 m from the museum, a 4-minute walk. The station provides the most direct rail connection for visitors who want to avoid driving into the Quebec Street area.
Science World is 1.6 km from Vancouver centre, so visitors starting downtown can combine a central walk with the short station approach. Drivers using the Parksy spaces at 30 m, 260 m, 270 m, 510 m, 560 m or 610 m can finish the journey on foot after parking.
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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 Science World?
On-site paid parking is available at 1455 Quebec Street, with payment by phone or credit card. Rates are $5.25 for 1 hour, $9.95 for 2 hours, $15.25 for 4 hours and $20.95 until 6:30pm. The closest priced Parksy space is 30 m away and costs $7.74 an hour.
What Are the On-Site Parking Rates?
The on-site pay areas cost $5.25 for 1 hour, $9.95 for 2 hours, $15.25 for 4 hours and $20.95 until 6:30pm. Payment by phone and credit card is available. The operator listing shows opening hours of 5am to 2am.
Is Accessible Parking Available?
Six wheelchair-accessible paid spaces are available in the parking lots. Payment can be made at machines in the lot or inside the admissions area. Drivers should follow the posted instructions for these spaces and use the on-site payment facilities.
What Are the Closest Reserved Parking Options?
The closest priced Parksy option is a space in City Gate Tower 2, 30 m away, costing $7.74 an hour. A monthly garage at 1633 Ontario Street is 260 m away and costs $160 a month, offering a longer payment period.
Are There Cheaper Garages Nearby?
A secure 24/7 garage is 510 m away and costs $4.50 an hour. The Parq Casino garage is 610 m away and costs $5.99 an hour. A downtown Vancouver parking lot is 560 m away and costs $50 an hour.
Can I Take Transit Instead of Driving?
Main Street–Science World station is the nearest station, 270 m away, with a 4-minute walk to the museum. It provides the most direct rail connection for visitors avoiding the Quebec Street area. Science World is 1.6 km from Vancouver centre.
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