Parking in Barrie

Overnight Parking Restrictions In Effect

From December 1 through March 31, overnight on-street parking is not permitted 3–6am within the Downtown BIA, and 12:01–7am on other City-owned streets, for winter road maintenance operations. Overnight parking is also not permitted in any hybrid parking lots or waterfront parking areas (lots and on-street) from 12:01–5am.

Municipal parking rates in Barrie are split by downtown areas, waterfront areas, and hybrid areas. Electric vehicle charging stations are located in select municipal lots across Barrie. The Parking Strategy outlines how parking will evolve.

Looking to pay a parking ticket? Payments for parking tickets are accepted online for a period of 75 days from the date issued. Pay your parking ticket.

View Municipal Parking Map

Downtown Parking

There are more than 2000 public parking spaces within walking distance to some of the best restaurants, shopping experiences, culture, and entertainment in beautiful downtown Barrie

The following rates are enforced 9am–5pm, Monday–Friday. Downtown parking is free on evenings, weekends and statutory holidays. There is a 25¢ minimum cash payment and a 1-hour minimum credit card payment. Payment is also accepted via the HotSpot parking app.

  • On-street: $1.50 per hour
    Limited to 2 hours. On-street downtown parking is not permitted from 3am–6am December through March for winter maintenance
  • Off-street: ​$1.25 per hour, $7 daily max
    Exception: Collier Street Parkade at $1.50 per hour (no daily maximum)

Hy​brid Parking Lots

The Spirit Catcher, Lakeshore Drive, and North Marina parking lots are considered "hybrid" ​parking lots as they are located near both the downtown and designated ​waterfront parking areas. Downtown parking permits and waterfront parking permits are not accepted​ in these lots.​​

Parking rates in hybrid parking lots are consistent with waterfront parking rates: $10/hour and $50/daily​​. This is enforced 24/7/365, however overnight parking is not permitted in hybrid parking lots from December 1 through March 31 (12:01–5am).​ 

Waterfront Parking

Marina slip renters park free in select lots with a valid marina parking pass or digital permit. See marina parking information.

A digital waterfront parking permit or hangtag pass is required to park for free at specific waterfront areas. The HotSpot Parking App offers many benefits to enhance the parking experience.

Drivers can park without a pass/permit for $10/hour with a daily max of $50 in specific waterfront parking areas. This is enforced 24/7/365, however overnight parking is not permitted in all waterfront parking areas (lots and on-street) from December 1 through March 31 (12:01–5am).​ 

Waterfront Parking Areas

On-street Parking Near Hospital 

Near Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre, on-street parking is available along the east side of Gallie Court and south side of Quarry Ridge Road (see Municipal Parking Map). Rates: $5/hour. There is no daily rate or time limit restrictions. Rates are enforced from 9am to 12am, Monday to Sunday. City-wide overnight parking restrictions are enforced in this area December 1 through March 31.

Allandale Residential Parking Permit 

The Allandale Residential Parking Permit program takes place on Allandale streets where on-street parking is not permitted 7am–9am on weekdays. You must live within this area to obtain a permit. 

Apply for an Allandale Residential Parking Permit

Frequently Asked Questions