National Day for Truth and Reconciliation - Hours and Parking

City of Victoria facilities will be observing the holiday schedule below for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Monday, September 30. <_o3a_p>

Police, fire and those who provide emergency streets and utility services will be available 24/7.<_o3a_p>

Closed - Monday, September 30
City Hall
Beacon Hill Park Maintenance Yard
Public Works Yard
Victoria Conference Centre and Administration Office<_o3a_p>

Crystal Pool and Fitness Centre
Monday, September 30 - Closed
To register for programs and view drop-in schedules, visit victoria.ca/crystalpool.<_o3a_p>

Organics and Garbage Collection
Organics and garbage collection will not occur on Monday, September 30. View your organics and garbage collection schedule. <_o3a_p>

Saturday Garden Waste Drop-Off
City of Victoria residents can drop off their garden waste year-round at the Public Works Yard at 417 Garbally Road, Saturdays from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. The garden waste drop-off will be open on Saturday, September 28. <_o3a_p>

Learn moreabout this residential service. <_o3a_p>

Emergency Streets and Utilities Services
Emergency streets and utility services are not affected by the holiday and can be contacted day or night at 250.361.0400.<_o3a_p>

Parking
Parking will be free at City parkades and at on-street meters on the holiday Monday, September 30. Pay parking will be in effect 24/7 at the City's surface parking lots.

Parking is always free at City parkades on Sundays and after 8 p.m. On-street parking is always free after 8 p.m. <_o3a_p>

Downtown Bike Valet
Saturday, September 28 - 10 a.m.-10 p.m.
Sunday, September 29 - 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
Monday, September 30 -holiday hours 10 a.m.-5 p.m.<_o3a_p>

Learn more about parking downtownand bike parking options.<_o3a_p>

South Island Powwow
The Songhees Nation is hosting the third annual South Island Powwow with support from the City of Victoria on Monday, September 30. The Powwow will take place on the homelands of the lək̓ʷəŋən people at Royal Athletic Park. September 30 is a federal statutory holiday to mark the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, also known as Orange Shirt Day.<_o3a_p>

Gates open at 10 a.m. Grand entries take place at noon and at 6 p.m.<_o3a_p>

Admission is free and all are welcome. For more information: songheesnation.ca/south-island-powwow<_o3a_p>