How to Vote in Victoria

Victoria Election 2026 postcards will be mail-dropped to homes the week of September 14–18, followed by the City Connect newsletter the week of September 21–25.

When and Where to Vote

Advance Voting

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  Victoria Conference Centre

  October 7 — 8am to 8pm.

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  Crystal Gardens

  October 13, 14 and 15 — 8am to 8pm each day.

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  University of Victoria

  October 14 — 10am to 4pm.

Mail-in Voting

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  Pick up your ballot at City Hall

  Ballots available after September 17.

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  Have a ballot mailed to you

  Register your name and address after September 17 online at victoria.ca/city-government/elections, email legislativeservices@victoria.ca, or call 250-361-0571.

  Ballots must be returned to the City by October 17.

Election Day — Saturday, October 17

On Election Day, you may vote at any one of 12 voting places across Victoria from 8am until 8pm.

1. Central Middle School, 1280 Fort St
2. Crystal Garden, 713 Douglas St.*
3. George Jay Elementary School, 1118 Princess Ave.
4. Glenlyon Norfolk Senior School, 781 Richmond Ave.
5. James Bay Community School, 140 Oswego St.
6. Oaklands Elementary School, 2827 Belmont Ave.
7. Quadra Elementary School, 3031 Quadra St.
8. Quadra Village Neighbourhood Gym, 950 Kings Rd.
9. Royal Canadian Legion Branch 292, 411 Gorge Rd. East
10. Sir James Douglas Elementary School, 401 Moss St.
11. Victoria High School, 1260 Grant St.
12. Victoria West Elementary School, 750 Front St.

*An accessible voting machine will be available

Voting Tips

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  What to bring

  Bring government-issued photo ID showing your name and Victoria address. A BC Driver's Licence or BC ID Card is ideal.

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  Who can vote

  You are eligible to vote in the Victoria City Council election if you are a Canadian citizen, 18+ years old, and a resident or property owner in Victoria for at least 30 days before the election.

Information provided by the City of Victoria. For the most up-to-date details, please confirm directly with the City closer to the election.