Cars parked in snow in downtown Prince George during a winter evening.

Winter parking restrictions

Parking restrictions are in place from October 15 to April 15 of each year to help with snow and ice control operations:

  • Priority Ones and the Hospital District - On-street parking is prohibited from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m.
  • Downtown - On-street parking is prohibited from 12 a.m. to 7 a.m.
  • Residential areas - On-street parking is prohibited from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Parking on the side of the street with odd house numbers is permitted from 6 p.m. to 8 a.m. unless otherwise posted.

Illegally parked vehicles are subject to a $50 ticket per offence and/or may be towed.

Parking maps

Parking in timed zones is enforced from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday. 

Residential parking permits

If you live on a street with timed parking limits, including the downtown and hospital parking zones, you can apply for a residential parking permit for $20 per year. Limit of two permits per dwelling.

Downtown parking options

Special downtown parking permits