Effective today, the hours of paid parking across Thunder Bay are from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Paid parking is found at surface lots across the city, the waterfront, and at on-street meters found in the downtown cores and Westfort area.

These new hours replace the previous hours that had paid parking enforced from 7 a.m. until 9 p.m. The hours have changed due to a change in the Parking By-law, approved by Council on Monday, December 9.

The rates for meters and surface lots remain the same, at $2.00 per hour, which can be purchased in 15-minute, or $.50 increments. The Market Square lot at the waterfront remains at $3.00 an hour.

“Our officers have been made aware of the change in meter times and will cease enforcing meters before 9 a.m. and after 6 p.m. immediately,” said Jonathan Paske, Supervisor – Municipal Parking Services.

Starting December 16, complimentary holiday parking will be offered at all surface lot and metered spaces across Thunder Bay. This allows drivers to park at a space for no charge. This offer is in effect until January 1, 2025.

Additionally, the Construction Zone Parking Exemption area, in the downtown north core, will be eliminated on Monday, December 16. The yellow hoods will be removed from parking meters. However, this elimination of the exemption zone coincides with the introduction of complimentary holiday parking, which runs until January 1.

Parkades will continue to have a flat rate of $5.00 per visit, with payment required upon exit.

For more information about rates, hours of enforcement and calendar parking, visit thunderbay.ca/parking.