Downtown visitors now have three hours of free afternoon parking at select City spots, making it easier to support small businesses this holiday season.
Just in time for holiday shopping, the City is offering up to three hours of free parking between noon and 6 p.m. on weekdays from Monday, Dec. 7 to Thursday, Dec. 31.
Free afternoon parking is available downtown at City-owned on-street metered spots and City-owned parking lots with pay machines. Visitors taking advantage of free afternoon parking are still subject to the City’s three-hour time limit for parking in the downtown.
Long-term parking at the City’s parking garages at Garden Park / Carlisle Street and Ontario Street isn’t included in the holiday parking promotion but is a good option for visitors who need more time to do their downtown business.
The annual parking promotion is a joint program between the City and the St. Catharines Downtown Association to bring people downtown during the holiday season. There are more than 1,000 City parking spaces downtown within a few minutes' walk to shopping and dining.
Visit www.stcatharines.ca/parking for more information.