Don’t Miss Out on Voting due to Canada Post Mail Ballot Delay in Victoria
The City has learned of a delay in Canada Post delivering requested mail ballots for the 2026 City of Victoria Local Government Election. Completed mail ballots must be received by the City by 8 p.m. on Saturday, October 17, to be counted. Here’s what you can do to avoid missing out on voting. If you receive your requested ballot in the mail this week do not place a completed ballot in the mail. Return a completed mail ballot to the drop box at the Pandora Avenue entrance of City Hall by 8 p.m. on Saturday, October 17, during an advance voting opportunity this week or to any of the 12 voting places on General Voting Day by 8 p.m. on Saturday, October 17If you’re not able to deliver your completed mail ballot in person, you can have someone drop it off on your behalf. When you visit a voting place to drop off a completed mail ballot, do not stand in line. Place it in the Mail Ballot Box or ask an Election Official for assistance. If you have not yet received your requested ballot in the mail, we encourage you to visit an advance voting opportunity this week to vote in person. Advance voting is generally quieter than General Voting Day and takes place on:Tuesday, Oct. 13 Wednesday, Oct. 14Thursday, Oct. 158 a.m.-8 p.m.Crystal Garden, 713 Douglas St.(An accessible voting machine will be available.) Wednesday, Oct. 1410 a.m.-4 p.m.University of VictoriaStudent Union BuildingMichèle Pujol Room3800 Finnerty Rd. You can also vote at ANY of the 12 voting places on General Voting Day on Saturday, Oct. 17, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Voting place parking maps are available at victoria.ca/election.Central Middle School, 1280 Fort St.Crystal Garden, 713 Douglas St.George Jay Elementary School, 1118 Princess Ave.Glenlyon Norfolk Senior School, 781 Richmond Ave.James Bay Community School, 140 Oswego St.Oaklands Elementary School, 2827 Belmont Ave. Quadra Elementary School, 3031 Quadra St. Quadra Village Neighbourhood Gym, 950 Kings Rd.Royal Canadian Legion Branch 292, 411 Gorge Rd. EastSir James Douglas Elementary School, 401 Moss St.Victoria High School, 1260 Grant St.Victoria West Elementary School, 750 Front St. If you recently placed your completed mail ballot in the mail and are concerned the City won’t receive it in time, please vote in person. Your vote will only be counted once in the system. If you have voted in person and then receive your ballot in the mail, please dispose of it. Accessible VotingFor voters with accessibility needs, there are services available to help you vote.Voters who can’t enter a voting place, including parents and caregivers, can vote at the curb or in the parking lot.All voting locations are wheelchair accessible. A priority line is available for those who need it at all voting opportunities.An accessible voting machine is available at the Crystal Garden during advance voting and on General Voting Day.Assistance is available to voters unable to mark a ballot because of a physical disability or difficulty with reading or writing. Voters needing assistance to mark their ballot may bring another person, who will be required to sign a declaration, or ask an election official for assistance.
