2026 General Local Election: Record Turnout for First Advance Voting Day

October 8, 2026

View Royal saw a record turnout on the first day of advance voting, with 448 ballots cast, representing 4.5% of eligible electors. To put that in perspective, total voter turnout in the 2022 General Local Election was 26% of eligible voters.
 
There is one more opportunity to cast your ballot in advance of General Voting Day. Advance voting will be held on Tuesday, October 13, 2026 from from 8:00am to 8:00pm at View Royal Town Hall, 45 View Royal Avenue.
 
Advance voting can be a convenient option for voters looking to avoid busier polling times. Town Hall also offers the shortest distance between parking and the voting location for those with mobility considerations.
 
While all voting locations were selected with accessibility in mind, curbside voting is available for eligible voters who are unable to enter the voting place. Upon arrival at Town Hall, please look for the marked "Curbside Voting" parking spaces and park there. An Election Official will attend to you.
 
There is no need to register in advance. Voter registration takes place when you vote.
For information about voter eligibility, identification requirements and what to expect when voting, visit www.viewroyal.ca/elections 

General Voting Day 

General Voting Day for the 2026 General Local Election is Saturday, October 17, from 8:00am to 8:00pm. View Royal electors can cast their ballot at either of the following locations:

Contact:

Phone: 250-479-6800
Email: elections@viewroyal.ca