Parking in Barrie

• Downtown Parking Rates

  The following rates are enforced 9am–5pm, Monday–Friday. Payment is not required for downtown parking on evenings, weekends and statutory holidays. Downtown parking permits are available to purchase monthly and annually.

  • On-street: $1.50 per hour
    On-street downtown parking is limited to 2 hours. On-street downtown parking is not permitted from 3am–6am December through March as per the Overnight Parking By-law. 
  • Off-street: ​$1.25 per hour, $7 daily max, with the following exceptions:
     
    • Collier Street Parkade at $1.50 per hour (no daily maximum)
    • Courthouse Parking Lot at $1.25 per hour (no daily maximum)
    • City Hall Parking Lot & Library Parking Lot are limited to 3 hours

  
  There is a 25¢ minimum cash payment. Payment is also accepted by credit card and via the HotSpot parking app. Payment via QR code signs is an additional option in select locations. 

   

• Downtown Parking Tips​

  • For quick trips or errands use our 2-hour on-street parking spots at $1.50 per hour.
  • For day trips or extended appointments, use one of our many convenient lots located throughout the downtown area at $1.25 per hour to a maximum rate of $7 per day.
  • Parking control devices will only accept quarters, loonies and toonies, with a quarter buying 12 minutes on-street and 15 minutes off-street (except for Collier Street Parkade).
• The Collier Street Parkade

  This parkade is a fully accessible, brightly lit, 7-level parking facility with over 300 public parking spaces and is located on Collier Street between Clapperton St. and Owen St. The parkade provides convenient access to both Collier St. and Dunlop St. and is within walking distance to Five Points Theatre, Presented by Pratt Homes & Development. Overnight parking is permitted in the parkade.

• Parking Restrictions in Nearby Residential Neighbourhoods

  The Parking Strategy recommends the implementation of parking restrictions along affected streets to manage downtown parking demand spillover into residential neighbourhoods. Based on research, a distance of approximately 500 meters measured from the municipal parking system boundary is considered appropriate for defining the area in which these restrictions should be applied. Applying these restrictions in this area will dissuade most drivers looking for free long-term parking in these residential areas.

• Areas Accepting Waterfront Permit OR Proof of Payment

  To park without penalty in these waterfront areas, vehicles must have an active digital waterfront parking permit or an active paid Hotspot hourly parking session, or must display proof of payment for hourly/daily parking.

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  • Lakeshore Drive between Victoria St. & Minet’s Point Rd.
  • Ellen Street - West side from Victoria 
  • John Street - South side from Bradford Street to Ellen Street
  • Johnson’s Beach Lot
  • Minet’s Point Lot
  • North Centennial Lot
    From April 1 through November 30, parking in the North Centennial Lot is reserved for vehicles with trailers.
  • North Victoria Lot
  • South Victoria Lot
  • South Centennial Lot
  • Southshore Centre Lots
  • Tiffin Boat Launch
    From April 1 through November 30, parking in the Tiffin Boat Launch lot is reserved for vehicles with trailers.
  • Tyndale Park Lot
• Areas Accepting Waterfront Permit ONLY | June 15 to Sept. 15

  From June 15 to September 15, 9am–9pm, 'No Parking Except by Permit' applies to parking within spillover waterfront parking areas, which are areas within walking distance (approximately 500 metres) of specific waterfront locations. The areas are specified in the municipal parking map, and indicated by on-street signage. Only the digital waterfront parking permit is accepted in these areas during this time:

  • on-street parking near Centennial Beach (65 Lakeshore Drive)
  • nearby on-street parking & parking lot at Dock Road Park (200, 204, 210 Dock Road)
  • parking lot at The Gables Park (250 Tollendal Mill Road)
  • on-street parking near Johnson's Beach (2 Johnson Street)
  • on-street parking near Minet's Point Park (10 Brennan Avenue) 
  • on-street parking near Tyndale Park (45 Tyndale Road) 
  • on-street parking near Wilkins Park (121 Crimson Ridge Road)

  
  Outside of this summertime period (June 15 to September 15, 9am–9pm) parking is allowed in these areas without a permit. 

  

  On-site signage in the spillover waterfront parking areas

• Getting Permits Through HotSpot

  Please visit the applicable page for full details about using HotSpot to get:

  • Downtown Parking Permits
  • Waterfront Parking Permits
  • Allandale Residential Parking Permits
  • Marina Slip Renter Parking Permits

   

• HotSpot Convenience Fee

  HotSpot charges a $0.20 convenience fee (per parking session) to use the app for hourly parking and $0.35 convenience fee (per parking session) if using a QR code sign (available at City parking lots and the Collier Street Parkade).

• HotSpot Wallet System | Parking Session Extensions & Refunds

  The HotSpot app is uniquely designed to use a wallet system for hourly parking. To pay for hourly parking, you can set up a HotSpot account, add a minimum of $10 to your wallet balance, and use those funds to pay for parking sessions. 

  The wallet system allows you to pay, top up time, and refund any unused time if you return to your car before your parking session ends. 

  Running late from a meeting, appointment, or lunch date? HotSpot will send you a reminder to top up your parking session from your phone. You avoid risking a parking ticket, with no added fees!

• HotSpot Memberships for Frequent Parkers

  If you are a frequent parker, consider signing up for a membership to avoid paying the convenience fee on every parking session. HotSpot offers monthly and annual memberships ($2/month or $20/year). Members do not pay the $0.20 convenience fee per hourly parking session and can use the HotSpot app in all participating locations (including Friday Harbour, Midland, Lindsay, Tiny Township, Peterborough, Collingwood and Sudbury) at no additional cost. Hourly parking rates apply.

Frequently Asked Questions

• I have an accessible parking permit. Do I have to pay for parking?

  Individuals displaying a valid provincially-issued accessible parking permit can park for free in all municipal paid parking locations (in any of the parking spots, not just the designated accessible parking spots), but are required to abide by any time limits that may apply to that location.

• Are there exemptions for Veterans?

  Motorists displaying an Ontario issued Veteran graphic licence plate can park on-street (up to two hours) for free.

• Why is there a maximum time limit for on-street parking?

  Most on-street downtown parking has a two-hour maximum time limit in order to drive turnover and increase availability of storefront parking spaces. For longer errands, please try using the nearest parking lot.

• Why do I need to load a minimum balance in HotSpot?

  The app is uniquely designed to use a virtual wallet system for hourly parking that reduces transaction fees for customers when you have a minimum $10 in your wallet. It also enables HotSpot to issue refunds if you return to your parking space early and end your session, and to avoid charging the user a convenience fee when they extend parking sessions.

• How do I know my data is safe using HotSpot?

  The City worked with HotSpot to complete a Privacy Impact Assessment to ensure the app is set up to protect your data. At no time will the personal information collected be shared or sold to third parties.

• If I use HotSpot, how does the City know if I have paid for parking?

  Enforcement Officers have a tool that checks if the licence plate number has a valid paid session or permit associated to it. They do not have access to any further personal information and do not track you.

  To avoid a ticket, it is important that you select the vehicle you are currently driving when parking, and make sure there are no typos when you enter your licence plate number when setting up your account. You must follow all other traffic rules, such as maximum parking time limits.

• Can I use HotSpot at RVH or Georgian College?

  Near RVH, HotSpot is available for the City-owned paid on-street parking along Gallie Court and Quarry Ridge Road. Parking in the lots at the hospital is RVH-owned and operated.

  Georgian College uses a different parking app, so HotSpot cannot be used there.