City of Victoria

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The official account for the City of Victoria, British Columbia. Not monitored 24/7. Calls for service: 250-361-0400 (24/7) or 911 for emergencies.

Map showing parade route in Victoria from Johnson Street to Belleville Street via Wharf and Government Streets.
Johnson Street Bridge with pedestrians, cars and cyclists travelling over it, and downtown buildings visible in the background.
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Map depicting detour route via detour via Moss St., May St. and Memorial Cres.
A map highlights two Victoria corridors receiving street upgrades this year. The corridors are Pandora Ave., from Cook to Fort St. and Begbie-Shelbourne St. from Johnson to Haultain St.
Canadian flag at Victoria City Hall flying at half-mast.
The Point Ellice Bridge with cars travelling over it on a sunny day.
Map of traffic impact area at the intersection of Cook Street and Hillside Avenue.
Illustrative map of three locations of accessible washrooms on Dallas Road. Coming Soon…
Election Employment Opportunities
Cyclists talk with City staff in pop-up tents set up in Centennial Square. Staff stand behind tables with brochures, maps, snacks and prizes.
Map showing work zone on Quadra St. between Yates St. and Burdett Ave.
A map highlights traffic impacts on Cook Street from Summit Avenue to Slater Street. Finlayson Street is outlined from Cook to Quadra Street for intermittent closures.
Map showing traffic impacts on Government St.
A map details the closure area for May 10: Blanshard St. from Caledonia to Hillside Ave. and Bay St. from Douglas to Quadra St. Intersections are not included in the closure area.
Large vertical red and white sign that says “Emergency.” Text says: “Myth: I won’t be able to get reliable information during an emergency” and “Emergency Preparedness Week 2026.”
A shady street in Fernwood with cars parked along the side of the road but no moving vehicles. Text says: “Reality: if you’re safe, stay where you are. Evacuate if you are unsafe or your area is under an evacuation order” and “This helps keep roads clear for emergency responders and people who need to travel.”
Short video clip of cars driving on Blanshard Street near Fisgard Street. Text says: “Myth: if there’s an emergency, everyone needs to evacuate” and “Emergency Preparedness Week 2026.”
Short video clip of someone closing the zipper of the emergency kit backpack and then holding it up in front of themselves.
Backpack with emergency supplies on a wood table. Text says: “Myth: getting prepared is expensive” and “Emergency Preparedness Week 2026.”
Victoria City Hall with Canadian flag flying at half-mast against a cloudy sky
Map of the City of Victoria with text above that says: “Myth: all of Victoria is in the tsunami hazard zone.”