The free Vancouver City Centre Bike Valet returns this summer, from June 17 to September 2. This bike valet service extends your bike parking options near transit so you can cycle more in and around downtown Vancouver.

Bike Valet functions like a coat-check service. A staff member will tag your bike and provide you with a claim stub to retrieve it. They’ll look out for your bikes while you attend events and visit destinations in the city.

Bike Valet accommodates all active transportation devices including bikes, e-bikes, e-scooters, adaptive bikes, cargo bikes, bike trailers, strollers, and other personal mobility devices. You may also leave your helmet and pannier!

Here’s everything you need to know:

• Open weekdays from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. and weekends and statutory holidays from 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Summer Movie Nights downtown commences in July and August, so for convenient bike parking access, the Vancouver City Centre Bike Valet is open from 8 a.m. to 12 a.m.
• The Vancouver City Centre Bike Valet has a capacity of 100 bikes/devices at a time. It may fill up on some days, like on Summer Movie Nights, so get to know of other bike parking options in the area.
• It’s located beside Vancouver City Centre SkyTrain Station at 725 Granville St. (formerly the Nordstrom Ebar) in Downtown Vancouver
• You can also find other Bike Valet locations this summer at events like the Shipyards Night Market and BC Place sports games.

Note: Unclaimed bikes and micromobility devices left within the bike valet after operating hours will be retained at the premises, but their security cannot be guaranteed. You may arrange to retrieve your bike and/or micro-mobility device for a retrieval fee. Make sure to contact bikevalet@best.bc.ca within 24 hours of the site’s closing time.

You can also register for Project 529 at any Bike Valet location. The program allows cyclists to register their bikes for recovery and report bike thefts.

This free bike valet service is provided in partnership between Cadillac Fairview, TransLink, the City of Vancouver, the Downtown Vancouver Business Improvement Association, and delivered by BEST (Better Environmentally Sounds Transportation).

More bike parking options near transit

Our Bike Parkades are another option for parking your bike, for just $1 per day! The facility is only accessible to registered customers and CCTV cameras monitor the facility 24/7.

Additionally, we have Bike Lockers which are reserved parking for your bike. This is great for anyone who needs to routinely park their bike at the same location. You can rent a locker for $10/month (plus GST and a $50 refundable key deposit. A 3-month minimum rental period is required). For current availability of bike lockers and general inquiries, email us at bikelockers@translink.ca, or visit us at the TransLink Customer Service Centre at Waterfront Station.

Integrating biking with taking transit? Here are some tips!

• How do I put my bike on the bus? Practice bike racks are here!
• 5 things you need to know when commuting by bike
• A cyclists guide to keeping your bike safe when riding transit