Parking in Collingwood

In downtown Collingwood, paid parking is required Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. For details on parking options in the historic downtown, please refer to the Downtown Parking Map.

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).

Parking Permits:

Purchase a Downtown Parking Permit 

You can easily purchase your monthly downtown permit online or through the HotSpot app. Just follow these simple steps:

1. Visit the HotSpot website or download the HotSpot mobile app.
2. Go to "My Permits" and select "Purchase a Permit".
3. Choose "Collingwood" and "The Downtown," then enter your license plate information to proceed to payment.

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:

App Guide I Website Guide

How to use the Hotspot Parking App

Download the HotSpot Parking App from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. 

1. Create an account with y our mobile phone number or email address.
2. Park anywhere you see HotSpot Parking App signs and decals.
3. Pay for your parking session from your phone.
4. Extend your time remotely if you’d like to stay longer.
5. Receive digital copies of your parking receipts through the app.

For more information, please preview the Hotspot video:

In a Hurry? No Problem!

HotSpot also allows users the ability to pay for parking through Apple Pay or Google Pay by scanning the NFC/QR code on the parking signs located throughout Downtown Collingwood and at the Waterfront.

Parking is prohibited in Collingwood on all streets between 1:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. from December 1 each year until March 31 of the following year. This is strictly enforced to assist the Public Works Department's snow clearing and winter operations.   

Any vehicle parked or left standing during this period may be removed. Any expense incurred for such removal may be charged to and collected from the owner of the offending vehicle.

A vehicle may be permitted to park overnight in any municipal parking lot provided the owner of the vehicle has a valid digital Overnight Parking Permit issued by the Town of Collingwood. 

How to apply:

• Complete the Overnight & Temporary Parking Permit Application Form.
• Email the completed form to service@collingwood.ca 
• Customer Service will issue a digital permit in HotSpot to the requested vehicle licence plate(s). No physical pass will be received. 

There is no cost for an Overnight Parking Permit. Overnight Parking Permits are valid in Downtown Municipal parking lots ONLY. Permits are issued during regular business hours Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (excluding holidays). Applications received outside of regular business hours will be processed on the next regular business day.

Individuals may contest or dispute a Parking Infraction Notice that has been issued to them. If a resolution cannot be made through the First Attendance process, you or your agent may attend court by completing a Notice of Intention to Appear.

How to dispute a parking ticket:

1. Request First Attendance: This can be done online using the Town’s online payment portal. After searching your ticket you will be able to submit your request for First Attendance.  Completing this option will prompt By-law staff to contact you to discuss the ticket. Please note: If a resolution cannot be reached through First Attendance, you may proceed with a Notice of Intention to Appear in Court by following the steps outlined under option 2. 

2. Notice of Intention to Appear in Court: Complete and sign “Option 2 – Trial Option” on the back of your parking ticket or complete and sign the Notice of Impending Conviction document and deliver it in-person or by mail to:

Town of Collingwood
97 Hurontario Street
P.O. Box 157
Collingwood, Ontario
L9Y 3Z5

1. What are some common parking regulations that could lead to a Parking Infraction Notice?

Some common parking regulations that may result in a Parking Infraction Notice include:

• Parked on any street / municipal lot between the hours of 1:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. from December 1 to March 31;
• Parked within 3 metres of a fire hydrant
• Parked facing the wrong direction
• Advertise for sale on public property (roadway, municipal lot);
• Parked or stopped in a fire route;
• Idling for more than three (3) minutes;
• Parked in an accessible parking spaces without an Accessible Parking Permit;
• Parked in a manner that obstructs traffic/snow clearing; and
• Parked on or over any sidewalk. 

Any vehicle found in contravention of the Parking, Fire Route and/or Idling by-laws may be issued a Parking Infraction Notice and/or towed away at the owner’s expense. In the event that a Parking Infraction Notice is not paid within the timeframe specified, a conviction may be registered, and your Ontario licence plate sticker will not be renewed until the fine and all other costs have been paid.

2. What is the difference between "No Parking," "No Standing," and "No Stopping"?

No Parking

• Definition: The Highway Traffic Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8 ("HTA") defines “park” or “parking” as the standing of a vehicle, whether occupied or not, except when standing temporarily for the purpose of and while actually engaged in loading or unloading merchandise or passengers. 
• What That Means: Motorists are only allowed to load or unload passengers or merchandise in a "No Parking" zone.

No Standing

• Definition: The HTA defines “stand” or “standing” as the halting of a vehicle, whether occupied or not, except for the purpose of and while actually engaged in receiving or discharging passengers. 
• What That Means: Motorists are only permitted to receive or discharge passengers in a "No Standing" zone.

No Stopping

• Definition: The HTA defines “stop” or “stopping” as the halting of a vehicle, even momentarily, whether occupied or not, except when necessary to avoid conflict with other traffic or in compliance with the directions of a police officer or of a traffic control sign or signal. 
• What That Means: Motorists are generally not permitted to stop for any reason in a "No Stopping" zone, except to avoid conflict with other traffic or to comply with the directions of a police officer or traffic control sign or signal.

3. What requirements are couriers and delivery vehicles required to follow?

Where parking is prohibited, motorists may stop while actively engaged in loading/unloading passengers and/or merchandise. However, motorists should not leave their vehicles unattended if going into a building. Otherwise, couriers and delivery vehicles are subject to the same rules and regulations as other motorists, as set out in the Town's Parking By-laws.