Where to Park

Car Parking

There are more than 2,000 downtown parking spots offered by the City of St. Catharines. This includes two parking garages (Ontario Street and Garden Park/Carlisle Street), more than ten surface parking lots, and on-street parking meters throughout the core. All City-owned and operated parking lots and garages are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Downtown St. Catharines Parking Options

Additionally, a number of privately operated parking lots are also available. If parking in a private lot, please read signs carefully to determine available payment options and if public parking is permitted. You may wish to consult Parkopedia to find information about downtown parking lots. To find monthly permit parking at a private lot in Downtown St. Catharines, contact the following companies to inquire about availability:

Bicycle Parking

Bicycle parking is available at the following locations:

Parking Services Review

On June 23, 2025, St. Catharines City Council endorsed 17 recommendations aimed at improving the parking services in St. Catharines. One of the key directions identified by the review is integration of parking systems and technologies. Council directed that a Request for Proposal be issued for e-ticketing solutions. See the staff report for more, or watch the presentation and discussion in the Council meeting stream.

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ParkingParking Fees

Learn more about metered, special event and monthly parking.

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