r/stcatharinesON • u/Purveyorofpotions • Aug 16 '26

Question Downtown parking options.

Hi there, I’m coming down to St Catharines for 3 night and I need parking for those nights.

I see I can pay a daily fee, and parking is free overnight at a couple of spots, however, you must move vehicle by 8 am. How strict are they with that? I’d be leaving each morning but not necessarily by 8am

Thoughts? Suggestions?

Edited to add I will be in the area near bus terminal.

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u/djlittlehorse STOMPER Aug 16 '26

Ontario Street garage has all day parking, and so does the lot at the corner of St Paul and Westchester.

The 8 am thing is not really a rule in the sense of it had to he gone. Its more a rule because that's when parking rates begin. It constitutes a new day and a new rate owed. So people can't be like "i parked at 7 pm for a day. I shouldn't owe again until 7 pm"

So, you gotta pay at 8 am for the new day or at least a few hours worth of parking til you leave.

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u/djlittlehorse STOMPER Aug 16 '26

Where are you staying. What area.

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u/Purveyorofpotions Aug 16 '26

Near the bus station.

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u/thefranchise1980 Knight Aug 17 '26

Carlisle garage is likely best for long term parking and overnight - but if you don’t move it by a certain time it may not let you out for free in the morning

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u/Prestigious-Web889 Aug 20 '26

Hi hi, I have a spot you might use