For more details, view the Parks Regulation Bylaw and the amendment bylaw adopted on April 15, 2021. People experiencing homelessness can shelter overnight in some City parks while following some basic rules. Recreational camping is not allowed in City of Victoria parks.Īnyone experiencing homelessness can contact BC Housing at 1-80 (toll-free) to receive an application form and begin the process of moving into a safe indoor space. However, people experiencing homelessness may shelter overnight in some parks from 7 p.m.
While we work to end homelessness in our community, our focus remains on finding ways to support our most vulnerable residents and manage sheltering in parks as safely as possible for everyone.Īs of May 1, 2021, daytime shelters are not allowed in City of Victoria parks. Victoria’s Housing Strategy includes several policies to address housing and affordability in our community and provides guidance for housing policies and initiatives that meet residents’ needs across the housing continuum. The City continues to work closely with the Province and BC Housing, as well as community agencies, to find housing and supports for people experiencing homelessness in our community. We are committed to keeping park activities safe for everyone, including park visitors, City staff who work in parks, and people seeking temporary shelter.
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