The Municipality of Port Hope regulates parking through the Traffic and Parking By-law. Before you park, make sure to read all parking signs and look for meters to pay, if necessary.
Looking to pay a parking ticket or request a parking ticket review? Learn more about paying a parking ticket and next steps.
Parking lots and meters
There are more than 350 public parking spaces within walking distance to some of the best restaurants, shopping experiences, and cultural entertainment in downtown Port Hope. Electric vehicle charging stations are in select locations. We do offer accessible parking spaces for those with accessibility needs.
Looking for parking? Check out our interactive map!
This interactive Parking GIS map pinpoints the locations of parking lots, meters and accessible spots in and around the downtown.
Interactive Parking Map
Rates and times for parking meters and municipal parking lots |
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Parking meters - on street
Pay and display - municipal lot (Elias lot)
Pay and display - marina boat launch gravel lots (Mill Street, lots 1 and 2)
Free municipal lotsThere are a number of free parking lots within the urban area of Port Hope that are operated by the municipality. Please use our Parking GIS map to located these lots.
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Hotspot Parking App |
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The HotSpot Parking App charges users a $0.25 fee per use with the option of a monthly membership for $2 a month or an annual membership of $20. Hard copy parking tickets are still issued. They are not issued through the mobile app. The benefits of using HotSpot include:
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Accessible parking and Veteran parking |
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Accessible parking and transportationWe offer free accessible parking (Accessible Parking Permit must be on display) and accessible transit options to help you get around the Municipality of Port Hope. Veteran parkingMotorists displaying an Ontario issued Veteran graphic licence plate can park for free. |
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Report an issue with a parking meter or pay and display unit |
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| If a parking meter is not functioning, note the number on the parking meter and the street name. If a pay and display unit does not provide a parking voucher, note the parking lot location. Call us at 905-885-2431 and we will review. If the meter or pay and display unit is not functioning properly, maintenance will be arranged. | ||||
Parking meter rentals |
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| If you need to park at a metered parking spot for more than four hours, you can rent a meter for the day. Email us to rent a parking meter. It costs $10 daily per meter plus an additional $10 cash deposit you will get back once you return the meter bag.
Meter rentals are available for:
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The HotSpot Parking App is now available at all meters and Pay and Display machines in the Municipality of Port Hope.
On-street residential parking
On-street parking in residential areas are subject to restrictions. Please observe parking signs carefully to determine if and when parking is permitted.
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Things to know |
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Seasonal parking
Learn more about winter parking and special parking rules that occur during the school year.
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From December 1 to March 15 between the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. you cannot park your vehicle on designated snow routes. This allows for safe snow removal. If your car is left on the street during this time, it may be towed at your expense. See the Snow Route section of our Traffic and Parking By-law For further details including Street locations. |
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During the school year |
| Please remember, as per the Traffic and Parking By-law there are streets in town like Percival Street and Peacock Blvd that have parking restrictions during the school year. Parking is prohibited between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. on:
You may park on these streets on Saturday, Sunday or holidays throughout the year, and any day in the months of July and August. |
Electric vehicle charging stations
The Municipality of Port Hope, partnered with Ivy Park & Charge, offers two conveniently located electric vehicle charging stations, with two ports available at each station.
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Charging station details |
| With charging up to 7kWs, charge your battery while you play at the Jack Burger Sports Complex or during your downtown visit at the Elias Street parking lot. Download the Ivy Charging Network 2.0 app to get started! Our EV charging stations are located on our interactive parking map as green pins. |