With dozens of parking lots available, it’s so easy to park a car or a bike in Centretown!
Centretown is waiting for you! With plenty of parking for both cars and bikes, coming down here is a breeze. Whether you’re driving in or riding over, you’ll have one less thing to worry about while you explore our vibrant shops, restaurants, and community events. So why not stop by and see what Centretown has to offer?
Use the pins on the map below to locate parking areas and get easy directions.
Parking on Bank Street is free all day on weekends and after 5:30 p.m. on weekdays. Most Ottawa streets have a three-hour limit unless a sign says otherwise, and there are overnight restrictions during the winter. Plus, during rush hour (7–9 a.m. and 3:30–5:30 p.m.), many downtown streets don’t allow parking or stopping to keep traffic flowing smoothly. Always take a moment to check the nearby signs to avoid any surprises.
Recent Parking Updates:
North of Nepean Street
Weekday paid parking now begins at 8:30 a.m. (instead of 8:00 a.m.), except where peak-hour restrictions apply.
New Saturday paid parking is in effect from 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
South of Nepean Street
Weekday paid parking now begins at 8:30 a.m. (instead of 8:00 a.m.), except where peak-hour restrictions apply.
Shop, eat, and discover the city’s greatest hidden gems, all in the heart of Centretown!
Centretown would like to acknowledge that Ottawa is built on the unceded, unsurrendered Territory of the Anishinaabe Algonquin Nation.
The Anishinaabe Algonquin peoples have lived on this land since time immemorial. We recognize and deeply appreciate their historic connection to this place. We also recognize the contributions of Métis, Inuit, and other Indigenous peoples have made, both in shaping and strengthening this community in particular, and our province and country as a whole.
