The City of St. Catharines is committed to keeping roads and sidewalks clear to help ensure the safe travel of our motorists, pedestrians, emergency vehicles, and public transit throughout the winter season.
Winter Parking bans
We will temporarily ban on-street parking based on forecasted weather and local observations including temperature, wind and road conditions. While this helps us determine how long a winter parking ban will last, you should plan to park off street for at least 72 hours.
Frequently asked questions
Review the frequently asked questions about winter parking in St. Catharines.
| What happens if I don't move my vehicle? |
| If you do not remove your vehicles from the road during winter parking ban, you will be subject to a $40 ticket and are subject to towing at the owner's expense. |
| Where is a winter Parking ban posted? |
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When a winter parking ban is in effect, we will post the notice on X, Facebook, the City website, mySTC and local news outlets. You can contact us by email or call 905.688.5600 for more information. |
| Are there any exemption areas? |
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Winter parking bans do not apply to older neighborhoods where parking is very limited. Exemption areas exist in sections of the downtown, Merritton and Port Dalhousie. You can check our winter parking exemption map, which highlights these areas in red. |
| What if I don't have a driveway to park my car? |
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During a winter parking ban, you can try:
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How do I report a violation when winter parking bans are in effect? |
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You can make a report by selecting parking from the drop down at stcatharines.ca/ReportAnIssue. |