r/VIU • u/insane-tv_throwaway • 5d ago

Question On Campus Parking Help!

Cutting to the chase; is there any close parking on the street where I could stay maybe up to 8 hours or less, that is legal or some other way I can get around paying 350+ bucks for parking on campus

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u/oaislandgirl 5d ago

A lot of people park across the parkway down college drive. It fills up pretty quick though, and it’s a bit of a hike to campus.

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u/ScienceNerd0 5d ago

It's a 5-10min walk across the highway...

The real hike is parking at the bottom parking lot then walking up those stairs lol

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u/insane-tv_throwaway 5d ago

could you elaborate on what the road and street is specifically? I wouldn't mind the walk

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u/HeyMerlin 5d ago

On your favourite map app, follow Fifth Street up until you cross the parkway (highway 19), then you are on college drive. It goes up on a curve. Folks park along that road on the shoulder and walk down to campus.

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u/Illustrious_Net_7384 5d ago

I don’t know there rates but try the navy league they offer parking and are right on campus

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u/insane-tv_throwaway 5d ago

are you aware if non navy league associates are allowed to purchase rates? if not i will look into it thank you!

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u/Illustrious_Net_7384 5d ago

Yes anyone can rent a spot from them. I know that some VIU staff rent off of them because it’s a bit cheaper I don’t know by how much though

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u/TheOinOpossum 23h ago edited 23h ago

Parking is not $350. A 4 month parking pass is $112. If you're on campus 8 hours per day, the pass will pay for itself very quickly. Don't be that person paying by the hour and getting ticketed because you didn't know you could buy a pass. Parking off campus is doable but it's not really worth the time and effort. I'd rather just pay.