Parking

Lot Locations

In the parkade under the Library Building, and in two main lots: on the west side of the campus and the southeast corner of the campus. View the Campus Map.

Langara's parking lots are patrolled by Imperial Parking Canada Corporation.

Starting Friday, August 1, TransLink is increasing parking tax, so rates for parking on campus will go up. See this alert for more information. 

Restricted Lots

Langara Students' Union Spaces:
Southeast of the library. LSU Decal Required		Accessible Parking:
Valid blue and white SPARC decal required. Pay parking remains in effect.		Carpool Parking:
Southwest of B Building and reserved until 10:00AM daily. Carpool Decal required.		Daycare Parent Parking:
Top floor of the library parkade. See signage for hour restrictions. Daycare Decal required.
Reserved Parking:
Southeast general lot. Reserved 24 hours. Reserved Decal required.		EV Parking:
Top floor of the library parkade and west of T Building. 4 hour maximum. Electric vehicles only.		Service Vehicle Parking:
Shipping and Receiving Lot and a row of stalls in the southeast general lot. Authorized service / trade vehicles only.		Employee Preferred Lot:
Northeast corner of the campus. Yellow Decal required.
Street Parking:
Please note parking regulations on the streets around Langara. "Resident Only" permit parking is in effect between 44th Avenue and 56th Avenue and from Cambie Street to Main Street. If you park on these streets or at the Langara YMCA parking lot (unless you are using their facilities during that time), your vehicle may be ticketed and towed.

EV Charging

Langara has numerous level 2 electric vehicle charging stations on campus as part of the Plug in BC Program with support from the province of British Columbia and the Fraser Basin Council. These ChargePoint™ stations are open to both the college community and the general public.

Locations:

  • Top floor (P1) of the library underground parkade. The underground parkade is accessible from the south end of the library building, and the charging stations are to the left as you enter.
  • Across from T Building on the west side of campus.

The designated stalls are painted with a green EV Charging Station decal and are reserved for electric vehicles only.

Visit the PlugShare and ChargePoint websites for a map of other charging stations in the area.

Employee Parking

All current information on employee parking can be found on the myLangara SharePoint site.
Visit Sharepoint

Hours

  • Monday-Friday: 7:00am to 11:30pm
  • Saturday and Sunday: 7:00am to 7:00pm
  • Statutory Holidays: Parking lots locked.
  • Underground parkade closed on Sundays and statutory holidays.

Note: During Studio 58 shows and athletic events, parking lots will remain open later than usual.

Overnight Parking

Gates are locked at 11:30pm Monday to Friday and at 7:00pm Saturday and Sunday. Any vehicles left in the lot will be towed at your expense. In case of emergency or mechanical failure, you may leave your vehicle for one night only and at your own risk. Notify the Security Office (A Building, across from Bookstore).

Rates & Payment Options

Parking at Langara's Main Campus is operated by Impark through a license plate registration system. Simply enter your license plate number when paying at the meter. You do not need to display your receipt on the dash. 

You may also use Impark Pay-by-Phone by calling 604.662.7275 (PARK) from your mobile phone and following the prompts to pay for parking. Credit card and initial registration is required. Visit the Impark website for more information.

Visit our Alternative Transportation page for more information about taking public transit, cycling, carpooling, or car sharing to Langara.

Daily Parking for the General Lot

Weekdays

  • Short term (per 1/2 hour): $1.75
  • 4 hours: $4.00
  • All day (until lots close): $8.00
  • After 5:00pm (flat rate): $4.00

Weekends

  • Daily flat rate: $4.00

 

Violations & Towing

If you are parked in a stall without parking time purchased, and/or do not have your license plate setup with a valid permit, you will receive a violation ticket of $65.00 from Imperial Parking. If you do not pay the violation within seven (7) working days, it will increase to $85.00. After three violations, your vehicle may be towed or Imperial Parking will employ a collection agency to collect any outstanding amount.

Towing is immediate and without notice.

  • If your car has been towed from a Langara parking lot, pick-up is at Drake Towing (604.251.3344)
  • If your car has been towed from a City street, pick-up is at Buster's Towing (604.685.7246)
  • If you leave your vehicle in a restricted parking area, "No Parking" area, in a fire lane, or without a valid SPARC tag in a disabled space, pick-up is at Drake Towing (604.251.3344)

Impark Services

Auto Assistance

If you are experiencing vehicle problems while parked at Langara, Impark offers the following complimentary services: fuel delivery, locked key retrieval, battery start, flat tire change, and will arrange for a tow (at driver’s expense) if necessary. Call 1.877.771.7383 (PETE) to arrange with Impark staff.

Contact

  • General Inquiries (24 hours): 604.681.7311
  • Meter Out-of-Order: 1.866.277.5501
  • Meter Refunds: 604.331.7118
  • Notice Disputes: 604.909.3933 or 1.800.315.7275
  • Towing (Drake): 604.251.3344