Downtown Parking Lots
HRM Open Data →Street Parking Rules
🕐 Pay stations operate Mon–Sat, 8am–6pm in most downtown zones.
⛄ Snow emergency parking ban: All on-street parking may be banned during declared snow emergencies. Check Halifax 311 or local radio.
♿ Accessible parking: Blue zone spaces require a valid APS permit. Permits from Access NS: Apply here.
🚗 30-minute free zones available at some locations — check signage carefully.
📱 PayByPhone app available for mobile parking payments. Zone numbers on meter posts.
📞 Parking enforcement: 902-490-4000
Park & Ride
Avoid downtown parking — ride transit instead!
🚌 Lacewood Terminal — Park free and take buses 52/53 downtown
🚌 Mumford Terminal — Routes to downtown, hospitals, universities
🚌 Bridge Terminal (Dartmouth) — Bus/ferry connections
🚌 Burnside (Dartmouth) — Routes 23, 52 connecting to downtown
Open Data Source
Parking location data sourced from the Halifax Regional Municipality Open Data portal under the Open Government Licence.
🔗 Public Parking Dataset — HRM ArcGIS
📊 Contains accessible parking spots, pay station locations, and parking zones across HRM.
🔗 Public Parking Dataset — HRM ArcGIS
📊 Contains accessible parking spots, pay station locations, and parking zones across HRM.
Halifax Parking — Frequently Asked Questions
How much is parking in downtown Halifax?
On-street parking rates vary by zone and demand and are billed by the minute, so check the pay station or the current rate on halifax.ca. Paid on-street parking is in effect Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Is parking free in the evenings and on Sundays?
Yes. On-street parking is free after 6 p.m., on Sundays, and on most public holidays. Some downtown-core zones now also charge on Saturdays, so always check the sign or pay station on your block.
How do I pay for street parking in Halifax?
Pay at a pay station (coins or tap debit/credit) or with the HotSpot mobile app. You need your licence-plate number to start a session — there are no windshield tickets to display.
How long can I park at a meter?
The maximum time is posted on each block's sign. You can often extend remotely through the HotSpot app, but you can't exceed the posted limit — overstaying risks a ticket.
Where can I find parking lots and garages downtown?
This page maps public lots, garages, and accessible spaces from HRM open data. Large garages such as Scotia Square and Park Lane offer hourly and daily rates when street parking is full.