ABOUT VANCOUVER, BC

Vancouver Parking Guide

About Vancouver Vancouver is a coastal seaport city on the mainland of British Columbia, Canada. Vancouver is one of the warmest Canadian cities. Vancouver's climate is temperate by Canadian standards and is usually classified as Oceanic or Marine west coast. Vancouver is one of the nation's largest industrial centres.

Vancouver's scenic location makes it a major tourist destination. Many visit to see the city's gardens, Stanley Park, Queen Elizabeth Park, VanDusen Botanical Garden and the mountains, ocean, forest and parklands which surround the city. Each year over a million people pass through Vancouver on cruise ship vacations, often bound for Alaska.

The summer months are typically dry, with an average of only one in five days during July and August receiving precipitation. In contrast, precipitation falls during nearly half the days from November through March.

Parking in Vancouver

On Street Parking You have three options to pay for parking at meters and on-street pay stations:

  • Credit card
  • Coins
  • Phone

The City of Vancouver's parking bylaws help to ensure everyone’s safety and convenience. The City tickets and tows vehicles to:

  • Maintain the flow of traffic, particularly during rush hour
  • Ensure parking space turnover in high-demand areas
  • Simplify parking for residents in their neighbourhoods

As the demand for on-street parking grows, the City of Vancouver has introduced regulations under our parking bylaws in more areas of the city. This helps to maintain the flow of traffic, and ensure parking space turnover in busy areas. So park smart - know the top parking laws, and avoid getting a ticket or towed.

Parking in Garages There are a plenty of garage parking options available in and around the city. One may choose to park in a garage if the parking requirement is for more than just an hour or two. Parking Garages are highly suitable for both short and long term parking requirements.

Best Parking helps you choose the best suitable parking facility for off street parking via an interactive map. Most garages are suitable options for economical long term parking.

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