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Waterfront and Seasonal Parking
Waterfront Parking |
Downtown Orillia Waterfront Waterfront parking at Couchiching Beach Park, Centennial Park and Veterans' Memorial Park is free of charge for residents and visitors alike with the exception of boat trailer parking. See the boat trailer parking information section for details. Parking is also available within walking distance in the downtown. See the Downtown Orillia Parking Map for details. J.B. Tudhope Memorial Park (450 Atherley Road) Parking within J.B. Tudhope Memorial Park is free of charge for residents and visitors alike with the exception of during special events (i.e. Mariposa Folk Festival). Boat trailer parking within J.B. Tudhope Memorial Park is prohibited. See the boat trailer parking information section for more information.
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Overnight Parking |
Parking is prohibited on all City streets and lots from November 15 to April 15 from 12:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. This provision is in effect whether it is snowing or not. Your vehicle may be ticketed and towed. The fine for overnight parking during this time is $50.00. Orillia residents requiring off-street parking overnight are allowed to park within the boulevard (the space on their driveway between the sidewalk and the roadway) year-round, provided the vehicle is parked at least 1.5 meters back from the sidewalk and at least 1.5 meters back from the roadway. Overnight parking permits are available in two municipal lots. Residents must follow the application process in order to obtain a permit if there is space available. |
City of Orillia Municipal Parking Map
Download a Copy of the City of Orillia Municipal Parking Map
Downtown Parking
Rates and Time Limits |
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On-StreetMississaga Street East and West Street North/South: $3.00 an hour. Mississaga Street West and all side streets: $1.75 an hour. On-street metered parking has a two hour time limit. Off-street/Pay and DisplayRates for off-street parking in Pay and Display Lots 2 and 5 are $1.25/hour. All other pay and display municipal parking lots are $1.00/hour. Pay and Display parking lots have a minimum 15-minute purchase time and is enforced Monday to Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. When parking is needed for longer periods of time, residents and visitors are encouraged to park in the municipal lots which have five-hour or eight-hour time limits. Please look for posted signage that indicates the time limit in the lots. Unexpired time on a Pay and Display stub can be used at any other municipal Pay and Display parking lot, or metered parking lot in the downtown area. The cost to park in Lot 15 is $3.00/hour and can only be be paid by using the Passport Parking mobile application. The Passport Parking app is user friendly and available to download from all major app stores. Map |
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PassportParking App |
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Say hello to convenient parking with the PassportParking app! No more digging for coins. This is how parking should be. Pay, extend, and manage your parking session with just a few taps. It’s easy! Just park where you see PassportParking app signs and decals, pay for your parking session from your phone, and be on your way.
Park. Pay. Be On Your Way with the PassportParking app! |
Temporary Lot 15 |
The temporary municipal parking lot, known as “Lot 15,” consists of 50 permit parking spaces, 49 standard parking spaces and 3 accessible parking spaces in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. The temporary lot is accessible via Colborne Street East with two pedestrian pathways to access Front Street South and Mississaga Street East. Lot 15 is available from April 15, 2024 to November 15, 2024. The cost to park in the new temporary Lot 15 will be $3 per hour, Monday to Sunday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Given the temporary nature of the lot, pay-and-display machines will not be installed. Parking can be paid by using the Passport Parking mobile application. |
Parking Lot Equipment |
Parking lot equipment is maintained and monitored by the Development Services and Engineering Department - Legislative Services Division.
To report a broken meter at a municipal parking lot, please contact the Development Services and Engineering Department - Legislative Services Division at 705-325-2313. |
Permit Parking
Permit Parking | ||||||||||
There are a limited number of monthly permit parking spaces available in the two of the City's downtown area parking lots. Monthly permits are available on a first-come, first-served basis and can be purchased by attending the Orillia City Centre, 50 Andrew Street South (First Floor), Monday to Friday, between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
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24 Hour Permit Parking in Lot 1 and Lot 6 |
There are 10 overnight parking permits in Lot 1 and 15 overnight parking permits in Lot 6.
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Boat Trailer Parking/Boat Launches
Resident Boat Trailer Parking Permit Program |
Orillia residents, and those who pay taxes directly to the City can park their boat trailer for free with an approved Resident Boat Trailer Parking Permit. The Boat Trailer Parking Program runs from May 15 - October 15 annually, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday to Sunday, including public holidays. A permit is not needed outside of these timeframes. The program applies to trailers that are carrying a boat including a dinghy and personal watercraft (i.e. jet ski or sea-doo), but does not apply to a trailer carrying a canoe or kayak. |
Apply for your Resident Boat Trailer Parking Permit |
To apply, Orillia taxpayers need to upload their Trailer Licence Permit (ownership), showing both the trailer licence number and their City of Orillia address. If the permit does not show an Orillia address, you must also upload a second piece of identification such as your driver’s licence, tax bill or another utility bill to show proof of address. Resident Boat Trailer Parking Permit Application Residents/taxpayers can request Resident Boat Trailer Parking Permits for multiple trailers associated with their Orillia address but must fill in a separate request form and provide documentation for each trailer. Permits will be issued by email within five business days from the request date. There is no opportunity for residents/taxpayers to get a Resident Boat Trailer Parking Permit in person. The Orillia Public Library is able to assist residents with the printing of their permits during regular business hours for a cost of $0.25. Residents who do not have access to the internet can have another person fill out the Resident Boat Trailer Parking Permit request form on their behalf. |
Boat Trailer Parking Locations |
The locations included in the Boat Trailer Parking Program are the Centennial Park Boat Launch parking lot (50 Centennial Dr.), and the Collins Drive Boat Launch parking lot (425 Collins Dr.) and the surrounding streets of Collins Drive, MacIsaac Drive, and Rodger Road. There is no fee or permit required to park without a boat trailer in those locations. |
Non-Resident Boat Trailer Parking Rates |
If you are not an Orillia resident, the rate to park your trailer is $10 per hour, maximum $50 per day. |
Residential Parking
Boulevard Parking |
Residents are able to park their vehicle on their driveway between the sidewalk and the roadway year round. Set backs are in place to ensure that safe sight lines for drivers are maintained and that there is no interference with winter operations. |
On-Street Parking Change Policy and Application |
Parking is available on many streets throughout the City of Orillia. Please pay attention to posted parking signs for applicable restrictions. The Development Services and Engineering Department receives numerous requests from residents requesting a change to the existing on-street parking by-law restriction on their roadway. The purpose of this policy is to provide guidelines, procedures and criteria for the initiation, investigation and implementation for the requests of on-street parking by-law regulation changes. If you wish to initiate the process, the steps to do so can be found in the policy document below. You will have to complete an application and provide a petition with supporting residents. Once the City receives an application staff will happily review the request and notify residents of the status of the request. Guideline and Procedures for On-Street Parking Change Requests |
Accessible Parking
Accessible Parking |
In order to park in a designated accessible person parking space, you must display an approved Ministry of Transportation Accessible Parking Permit. The fine for parking in an accessible space without a proper permit is $350.00. Both on-street and off-street accessible spaces are available in the downtown area. Parking in any accessible space in the downtown is free, however, parking in any metered space in the downtown requires payment, even if an Accessible Parking Permit is displayed. |
Parking Tickets and Regulations
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There are a number of convenient methods for paying a parking ticket/fine.
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Traffic and Parking By-law |
Traffic/Parking By-law
To report a parking violation, please call 705-325-2313. |
Fire Routes |
You cannot stop or park a vehicle in a designated fire route zone. Please look for and obey signs when parking in public and private parking lots. The fine for parking in a designated fire route is $100.00. |
Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Electric Vehicle Charging Stations |
The City of Orillia has installed four Level 2 Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations. Two charging stations are located at the Orillia Recreation Centre and two are located at the Orillia City Centre. these charging stations are open to the public and can be accessed 24/7 to charge electric vehicles. The rate for charging is $2.00 per hour and payment can be made via credit card or through the charging station app. To learn more about EVs, check out the Electric Vehicle webpage |
Anti-Idling By-law
Anti-Idling By-law |
According to Natural Resources Canada, if drivers of light-duty vehicles avoided/stopped idling by just three minutes a day, over a year Canadians would collectively save 630 million litres of fuel and 1.4 million tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. That's the equivalent of taking 320,000 cars off of the road! When millions of Canadians take action, we can make a difference.
In 2008, Council approved a by-law to prohibit vehicles idling for more than three minutes on public or private property within the City. Exemptions exist such as for emergency vehicles, vehicles participating in emergency activities, and a vehicle transporting a person who has in his or her possession a doctor’s certificate requiring that the environment surrounding him or her is to be maintained at a certain temperature or humidity. This by-law encourages residents to be environmentally responsible and to protect the air for everyone. It also supports the City’s commitment to a healthy environment, as stated in the Municipal Strategic Plan. |
Parking Studies and Other Resources
Waterfront and Downtown Area Traffic and Parking Study | ||||||||
About the Study The City has engaged Trans-Plan Transportation Engineering to complete a comprehensive traffic and parking study of the waterfront and downtown area. The study will evaluate the parking needs in the downtown and waterfront areas based on amenities, attractions and growth and analyze parking issues such as the number of parking lots, spaces and their locations, along with parking programming such as pricing, timing and availability. An analysis of traffic activities in the study area will help staff understand the total parking requirement throughout the downtown and waterfront area. This study is anticipated to be presented to Council Committee within the next few months but is not expected to impact our waterfront parking this summer. More information about the study is below.
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Other Resources |
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Downtown Parking Study (2011) |
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