{"title":"Canal Flats RV, boat and trailer parking rules","question":"Can I park an RV, boat, or trailer on the street or in my yard in Canal Flats?","slug":"rv-boat-trailer-parking","place":{"path":"ca/bc/canal-flats","name":"Canal Flats","region":{"code":"bc","name":"British Columbia"},"country":{"code":"ca","name":"Canada"}},"category":{"slug":"parking-and-driving","name":"Parking, tickets and driving"},"owner":"municipal","owner_label":"Municipal","owner_body":{"name":"Village of Canal Flats","url":"https://www.canalflats.ca"},"short_answer":"In Canal Flats, no one may occupy a vehicle or RV parked on a boulevard for more than 72 hours. No vehicle may park more than 120 consecutive hours, except RVs from March 1 to October 31. Unlicensed vehicles and trailers may not park on any street, lane or boulevard.","aliases":["rv parking canal flats","boat trailer parking canal flats","park camper canal flats","overnight parking canal flats"],"cost":"Fines: municipal ticket $100, or bylaw notice $50 ($25 within 14 days, $75 after 28 days), for each of the main parking offences listed below.","how_long":null,"where":[{"type":"in_person","label":"Village Office (Columbia Discovery Centre)","value":"8866 Grainger Road, Canal Flats, BC V0B 1B0","note":"Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (closed 12:00 to 1:00)"},{"type":"phone","label":"Village Office","value":"250-349-5462"},{"type":"phone","label":"Community Enhancement Officer (Bylaw and Dog Control)","value":"250-420-7121"}],"documents":[],"forms":[{"title":"Roads and Traffic Bylaw No. 159, 2014 (PDF)","url":"https://canalflats.civicweb.net/document/32786/"},{"title":"Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 296, 2026 (PDF)","url":"https://canalflats.civicweb.net/document/48953/"},{"title":"Zoning Bylaw No. 215, 2019 (PDF)","url":"https://canalflats.civicweb.net/document/50072/"}],"related":[{"slug":"bylaw-fines","title":"Canal Flats bylaw fines and how tickets work","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/canal-flats/bylaw-fines/"},{"slug":"unsightly-property","title":"Canal Flats unsightly property rules and how to report","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/canal-flats/unsightly-property/"},{"slug":"noise-rules","title":"Canal Flats noise bylaw: quiet hours, construction hours and fines","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/canal-flats/noise-rules/"}],"nearby":[{"place":"ca/bc/invermere","name":"Invermere","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/rv-boat-trailer-parking/"},{"place":"ca/bc/radium-hot-springs","name":"Radium Hot Springs","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/radium-hot-springs/rv-boat-trailer-parking/"},{"place":"ca/bc/kimberley","name":"Kimberley","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kimberley/rv-boat-trailer-parking/"},{"place":"ca/bc/elkford","name":"Elkford","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/elkford/rv-boat-trailer-parking/"},{"place":"ca/bc/cranbrook","name":"Cranbrook","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/cranbrook/rv-boat-trailer-parking/"},{"place":"ca/bc/kaslo","name":"Kaslo","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kaslo/rv-boat-trailer-parking/"}],"topic":{"title":"RV, boat and trailer parking rules in British Columbia, by municipality","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/rv-boat-trailer-parking/"},"facts":{"on_street":{"label":"On the street","value":"No one may occupy a vehicle or RV parked on a boulevard for more than 72 hours. No vehicle may be parked more than 120 consecutive hours, except RVs from March 1 to October 31 each year. Unlicensed vehicles and trailers may not be parked on any street, lane or boulevard. Vehicles may not be parked on a boulevard next to a curb, on a sidewalk, within 6 m of an intersection, within 2 m of a driveway or within 5 m of a hydrant. 'Recreation vehicle' includes boats, pontoons and personal watercraft on trailers.","short":"120 hours; RVs exempt March 1 to October 31","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://canalflats.civicweb.net/document/32786/","title":"Roads and Traffic Bylaw No. 159, 2014 (PDF), Village of Canal Flats","section":"s. 7(2)-(3); definitions","quotes":["no person shall occupy any vehicle or recreation vehicle parked on a boulevard in excess of 72 hours","for a consecutive period longer than 120 hours, except recreational vehicles during the","period of March 1st to October 31st of each year.","without having a valid licence and number plate affixed to and","as well as boats, pontoons and personal water craft on trailers"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-08"}},"on_property":{"label":"On your property","value":"A motor vehicle, boat, trailer or RV may not be stored dismantled or broken up, or in a state of disrepair (including mould growth or one or more flat tires), unless it is in an enclosed building (not a temporary structure) and not visible from another property or public place.","short":"Not stored dismantled or in disrepair unless enclosed","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://canalflats.civicweb.net/document/48953/","title":"Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 296, 2026 (PDF), Village of Canal Flats","section":"Part 2, property standards","quotes":["Store a motor vehicle, boat, trailer or recreational vehicle","in a state of disrepair, including mould growth or one or more flat tires, unless the"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-08"}},"living_in":{"label":"Living in an RV","value":"No. Using a tent, trailer, motor home or other recreational vehicle as a permanent residence is prohibited in all zones. On a boulevard, no one may occupy a vehicle or RV for more than 72 hours.","short":"No; boulevard limited to 72 hours","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://canalflats.civicweb.net/document/50072/","title":"Zoning Bylaw No. 215, 2019 (PDF), Village of Canal Flats","section":"s. 1.4","quotes":["The use of a tent, trailer, motor home, or other recreational vehicle as a permanent","residence is prohibited in all zones."]},{"url":"https://canalflats.civicweb.net/document/32786/","title":"Roads and Traffic Bylaw No. 159, 2014 (PDF), Village of Canal Flats","section":"s. 7(2)(c)","quotes":["no person shall occupy any vehicle or recreation vehicle parked on a boulevard in excess of 72 hours"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-08"}},"fine":{"label":"Fine","value":"Occupy a vehicle on a boulevard over 72 hours: municipal ticket $100; bylaw notice $50 ($25 within 14 days, $75 after 28 days). Park over 120 hours: municipal ticket $100; bylaw notice $50 ($25/$75). Unlicensed vehicle or trailer on a road or lane: municipal ticket $100 plus towing; bylaw notice $50 plus towing costs ($25/$75).","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://canalflats.civicweb.net/document/47771/","title":"Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 231, 2020 (PDF), Village of Canal Flats","section":"Schedule F","quotes":["Occupy a vehicle on a boulevard for more than 72 hours 7(2)(c) $100.00","Park for longer than 120 hours 7(3)(f) $100.00","in lane or on any road right of way 7(3)(n) $100.00 plus towing cost"]},{"url":"https://canalflats.civicweb.net/document/20426/","title":"Bylaw Notice Enforcement and Dispute Adjudication System Bylaw No. 242, 2021 (PDF), Village of Canal Flats","section":"Bylaw 242, Schedule A (Roads and Traffic Bylaw No. 159)","quotes":["Occupy a vehicle on a","Park for longer than 120","Park unlicensed vehicle or","$50 $25 $75 No"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-08"}},"bylaw":{"label":"Bylaw","value":"Village of Canal Flats Roads and Traffic Bylaw No. 159, 2014; Zoning Bylaw No. 215, 2019 (s. 1.4); Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 296, 2026","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://canalflats.civicweb.net/document/32786/","title":"Roads and Traffic Bylaw No. 159, 2014 (PDF), Village of Canal Flats","section":"Title page","quotes":["ROADS AND TRAFFIC BYLAW No. 159, 2014"]},{"url":"https://canalflats.civicweb.net/document/48953/","title":"Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 296, 2026 (PDF), Village of Canal Flats","section":"Citation","quotes":["Village of Canal Flats Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 296, 2026"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-08"}}},"facts_summary":{"total":5,"stated":5,"matched":5,"none":0,"unknown":0},"body_markdown":"## How it works\n\nThe [Roads and Traffic Bylaw No. 159, 2014](https://canalflats.civicweb.net/document/32786/) sets the street rules. \"Recreation vehicle\" includes boats, pontoons and personal watercraft on trailers. On your own lot, the [Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 296, 2026](https://canalflats.civicweb.net/document/48953/) covers how vehicles are stored, and the [Zoning Bylaw No. 215, 2019](https://canalflats.civicweb.net/document/50072/) bans living in an RV.\n\n## Steps\n\n1. On a street, lane or boulevard, make sure the vehicle or trailer is licensed.\n2. Do not occupy a vehicle or RV on a boulevard for more than 72 hours.\n3. Move any vehicle before it has been parked 120 consecutive hours. RVs are exempt from March 1 to October 31 each year.\n4. On your lot, keep any vehicle, boat, trailer or RV in running order, or inside an enclosed building where it is not visible.\n\n## Good to know\n\n- Vehicles may not be parked on a boulevard next to a curb, on a sidewalk, within 6 m of an intersection, within 2 m of a driveway or within 5 m of a hydrant.\n- On your property, a vehicle, boat, trailer or RV may not be stored dismantled or in disrepair (including mould growth or flat tires) unless it is in an enclosed building, not a temporary structure, and not visible from another property or public place.\n- Using a tent, trailer, motor home or other RV as a permanent residence is prohibited in all zones.\n- The Zoning Bylaw sets no limit on RV, boat or trailer number, size or location on a lot that we could find.\n- Fines: occupying a vehicle on a boulevard over 72 hours, parking over 120 hours, or an unlicensed vehicle or trailer on a road or lane. Municipal ticket $100 each (the unlicensed one plus towing); bylaw notice $50 each ($25 within 14 days, $75 after 28 days), plus towing costs for the unlicensed one.","sources":[{"url":"https://canalflats.civicweb.net/document/32786/","title":"Roads and Traffic Bylaw No. 159, 2014 (PDF), Village of Canal Flats","accessed":"2026-11-08"},{"url":"https://canalflats.civicweb.net/document/48953/","title":"Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 296, 2026 (PDF), Village of Canal Flats","accessed":"2026-11-08"},{"url":"https://canalflats.civicweb.net/document/50072/","title":"Zoning Bylaw No. 215, 2019 (PDF), Village of Canal Flats","accessed":"2026-11-08"},{"url":"https://canalflats.civicweb.net/document/20426/","title":"Bylaw Notice Enforcement and Dispute Adjudication System Bylaw No. 242, 2021 (PDF), Village of Canal Flats","accessed":"2026-11-08"},{"url":"https://canalflats.civicweb.net/document/47771/","title":"Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 231, 2020 (PDF), Village of Canal Flats","accessed":"2026-11-08"}],"sources_read":"2026-11-08","review":{"status":"machine_checked","badge":"Checked against official text","label":"Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 5 of 5 facts was matched to the official text."},"urls":{"html":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/canal-flats/rv-boat-trailer-parking/","markdown":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/canal-flats/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md","json":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/canal-flats/rv-boat-trailer-parking.json"}}