Things to Know when Parking

• Do not stop, stand or park a vehicle:

  1. Facing the wrong way on the street or against the direction of traffic flow
  2. On the roadway side of any stopped, standing or parked vehicle (no double parking, stopping or standing)
  3. On or partly on or over a sidewalk
  4. Within an intersection or crosswalk
  5. On any outer boulevard
• Do not park a vehicle:

  1. Within 10 metres (33 feet) of an intersection
  2. Within three metres (10 feet) on a fire hydrant
  3. On an inner boulevard
  4. In front of or within 1.5 metres (five feet) of a laneway or driveway or a curb-cut
  5. On either side of a roadway so as to obstruct a vehicle in the use of any laneway or driveway
  6. For the purpose of displaying such vehicle for sale or lease
  7. For the purpose of servicing or repairing a vehicle except for emergency
  8. For a period of time exceeding 12 hours
• Accessible Parking

  There are several accessible parking spaces throughout the Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake, both on the street and in municipal parking lots. All vehicles parked in an accessible zone must display an original and current accessible permit. Any vehicle found parked in an accessible zone without a valid accessible permit will be ticketed. The fine for parking in an accessible zone is $400.00.

  The Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake has approved the use of accessible parking permits in the following areas only:

  • Designated accessible zones/spaces
  • At any meter, free of charge. This includes municipal lots governed by pay-and-display parking meters. In these lots, a pay-and-display permit is not required if the vehicle is displaying a valid accessible permit.
  • All other parking zones must be adhered to as posted.

  Please note that each municipality has different requirements for accessible parking.  
  The Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake does not permit those with an accessible parking permit to park in any No Parking or No Stopping areas.

  “It is the responsibility of every driver who has a disability, or transporting a passenger with a disability, to be aware of the by-laws of each municipality with regard to the use of accessible permits and park in the appropriate legal parking areas at all times.”

• Metered Parking

  The Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake has both traditional meters (found at each space) and pay-and-display meters. The pay-and-display parking meters require you to purchase a permit from a centrally located machine. The streets and lots metered by pay-and-display machines are clearly marked with “METERED PARKING” signs. The pay-and-display meters are centrally located in parking lots, and the street meters are halfway down the block. For streets and lots with a large number of parking spaces, multiple pay-and-display machines are located along the street.
  
  If you encounter a faulty parking meter, please follow the instructions on the machine and either try another machine in the area or call 905-468-3266 to report the meter.  Town Staff will do their best to promptly attend to the machine to test and repair, if required.   
   

• Bus Parking

  All buses must park at the motor coach facility located near Fort George at a fee of $55.00. There is a shuttle service from the bus parking facility to a shuttle stop located behind the Court House Theatre. The shuttle stop is conveniently located adjacent to the Niagara-on-the-Lake Chamber of Commerce offices and Visitor Information Centre.

  The shuttle operates from the beginning of April to the end of December each year. During the months of January, February and March, buses are permitted to drop off and pick up passengers at the bus stop on Queen Street in front of the Royal George Theatre. Once the passengers have been dropped off, the bus must be parked at the motor coach facility.
  SHUTTLE SCHEDULE

  
  For those travelling to pre-booked appointments, once the passengers have been dropped off at an approved destination, the motor coach must proceed to the designated bus parking facility near Fort George. Approved site-specific properties are: Royal George Theatre (with Shaw permit), Court House Theatre (with Shaw permit), Festival Theatre, Queens Landing (on Queens Landing property), Pillar and Post (on Pillar and Post property).
  
  The Information Centre at the motor coach parking facility offers an air-conditioned driver's rest area with complimentary coffee and access to a private telephone. The area is available only from April 1 to October 31.
  
  With regard to motor-coach movement throughout the Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake, we ask that the designated posted routes be respected. They have been designated to provide the tour operator with the most expedient access to Niagara-on-the-Lake. Please be advised that the parking and drop-off policy will be strictly enforced.
  
  Fees for the motor coach facility are determined annually; bus companies and tour operators are notified of the parking rate before the start of the summer season. Read a copy of the letter (PDF) sent to the Tour Bus Operators.

• Idling Reduction By-law

  The Town's Idling Reduction By-law, which applies to private and public property, came into effect on June 1, 2024.

  • Drivers are prohibited from idling their vehicles for more than three minutes under the By-law.
  • Non-compliance could result in a $350 fine.
  • Reporting options are available online, by phone (905-468-3266 ext. 0), or via email (info@notl.com).
  • The By-law covers all vehicles and is enforced by By-law Enforcement Officers, who may also act on community reports.