Winter Parking

The City of Cornwall enforces winter parking restrictions to allow for safe and effective snow clearing. Parking during restricted times will result in a parking fine. You can call 613-930-2787 ext. 2225 to check if restrictions are active. Learn more about overnight parking and 24-hour parking permits that are available.

From November 15 to December 14, parking on any road between 1 a.m. and 7 a.m. is only prohibited when a snowfall of 5 cm or more is forecasted by Environment Canada. During this period, please monitor weather forecasts and local media. Active restrictions will be posted on the City of Cornwall website and social media.

CONDITIONAL WINTER PARKING RESTRICTIONS

During the period from November 15 to December 14, inclusive, in any given year, no person shall park a vehicle on any highway under the jurisdiction of the Municipality between the hours of 1:00 am and 7:00 am when:
a) Environment Canada forecasts an accumulation of 5 centimeters (cm) or more of snow for the municipality within the next twenty-four (24) hour period; or
b) Environment Canada forecasts or issues a warning for freezing rain for the municipality within the next twenty-four (24) hour period; or
c) Freezing rain is actively occurring within the municipality.

From December 15 to March 31, parking on any road between 1 a.m. and 7 a.m. is prohibited every night, regardless of the weather forecast.

From March 1 to 31, overnight parking rules may change depending on the weather. Two possible rules will apply:

  • If the full ban continues: Parking on any road between 1 a.m. and 7 a.m. is prohibited every night
  • If the ban is lifted: Parking on any road between 1 a.m. and 7 a.m. is only prohibited when a snowfall of 5 cm or more is forecasted

During March, please monitor weather forecasts, local media and the City of Cornwall website and social media for the current, active restriction.

Contact Us

City of Cornwall
360 Pitt Street
Cornwall, ON, K6J 3P9
Telephone: 613-930-2787

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