In downtown Collingwood, paid parking is required Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Parking is free on weekends and on the following holidays and observances:
- New Year’s Day (January 1)
- Family Day (third Monday in February)
- Good Friday (Friday before Easter Sunday)
- Easter Monday (Monday after Easter Sunday)
- Victoria Day (Monday preceding May 25)
- Canada Day (July 1)
- Civic Holiday (first Monday in August)
- Labour Day (first Monday in September)
- National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (September 30)
- Thanksgiving Day (second Monday in October)
- Remembrance Day (November 11)
- Christmas Day (December 25)
- Boxing Day (December 26)
For details on parking options in the historic downtown, please refer to the map below:
Downtown Parking Rates
- Hurontario Street: $1.50 per hour (maximum of 3 hours).
- Metered Street and Municipal Lot Parking: $1.00 per hour (no maximum).
- Monthly Downtown Parking Permits: $58.00 per month or $575.00 per year
- Permits are valid in any downtown municipal parking lot as seen on the Downtown Parking Map linked above. The 4 zones numbers for reference are 1000, 1001, 1002, 1003.
Parking Permits
You can easily purchase your monthly downtown permit online or through the HotSpot app. Just follow these simple steps:
Visit the HotSpot website or download the HotSpot mobile app.
- Go to "My Permits" and select "Purchase a Permit".
- Choose "Collingwood" and "The Downtown," then enter your license plate information to proceed to payment.
Purchase a Downtown Parking Permit
Important Information
- Downtown parking permits are valid for a full calendar month (e.g., October 1 to 31) and are not prorated if purchased mid-month.
- To ensure you never miss a renewal, opt for auto-renewal through HotSpot, which will automatically renew your permit at the start of each month.
For detailed instructions on applying for and obtaining your permits, refer to the links below: