Yates Street Community Garden

Welcome! We are happy to offer a thriving community garden in the heart of Downtown Victoria.

Our Story

The Yates Street Community Garden was established in 2016 and is located at 1014 Yates Street. The garden includes over 90 plots, serving residents, community groups, and non-profits. It’s a vibrant hub for urban gardening, community events, and connection while also supporting local pollinators and acting as a small ecological oasis in the heart of Downtown Victoria!

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While we do not currently have needs for volunteers on a regular basis, from time to time one-time volunteer tasks come up. Click on the button below to join the VDRA's volunteer roster and indicate that you are interested in helping out at the garden. We will get in touch by email when we need a hand!

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Thank you all for your interest in becoming a member of the Yates Street Community Garden! Unfortunately, the garden is currently full, with all boxes allocated. Check back soon for a link to our new waitlist form.

Joining the Garden

A garden fence with a sign that reads, 'Love Your Pollinators,' decorated with flowers and butterflies. Behind the fence, there are plants and urban buildings, with a mural of a woman's face and pink flowers painted on the building in the background.
A garden with a wooden pallet display of pink and red flowers, and a raised wooden garden bed with various green plants and herbs, in an outdoor space with a fence.

  • Turn an empty lot into downtown Victoria’s first community garden.

  • Increase community access to garden plots

  • Increase citizen capacity to locally grow food and increase awareness of local urban food production

  • Create a community sanctuary and gathering space

  • Grow community engagement in Downtown Victoria and inspire future community-driven projects!

Our Mission

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Governance

The Yates Street Community Garden is directed by the Steering Committee and run by all members of the garden.
Our Policies & Bylaws set out the structure for the society and can be found below.
Our Member Guidelines & Agreement sets out the expectations and responsibilities of members of the garden and can be found below.

Click here to download the YSCG Policies & Bylaws.
Click here to download the Community Garden Guidelines & Membership Agreement.

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Use the form below to contact the Garden Coordinator.

Get in Touch!