Newmarket’s longstanding winter season parking restrictions are in effect from November 1, 2026 until April 15, 2027 to keep roads safe, easy to navigate and allow for snow removal through the winter months. During this time, vehicles cannot be parked on the street overnight (between 2 a.m. to 6 a.m.). Residents may park in select municipal parking lots overnight by getting a free digital permit from the Town’s Off-Street Parking Program. Residents are reminded that other year-round parking regulations continue to apply.
Every winter, Newmarket bans overnight street parking. The past two seasons Newmarket has responded to a high volume of snow events highlighting the importance of this initiative to keep streets clear of parked cars, improve overall visibility, support overnight snow removal and ensure emergency vehicles can respond quickly when needed. As in previous years, parking rules will be enforced even if it is not snowing, with a $100 fine for violations.
All residents are eligible to apply for and obtain a free temporary offsite parking permit through the Town’s online parking portal at parking.newmarket.ca by providing their vehicle information. With the permit, drivers can park in designated spaces at select Town facilities overnight from 5 p.m. to 7 a.m. the following day. Vehicles must be moved by 7 a.m. to open the space for daytime use and allow for snow clearing.
Residents will be permitted to park in designated spots in one of seven parking lots. Click on the maps for more information on where to park within each lot.
- Municipal Offices (395 Mulock Drive)
- Magna Centre (800 Mulock Drive)
- Ray Twinney Recreation Complex (100 Eagle Street)
- Downtown Newmarket – P3 Parking Lot (Doug Duncan Drive)
- Bonshaw Park (130 Bonshaw Avenue)
- George Richardson Park (395 Bayview Parkway)
- Armstrong Family Park (860 Joe Persechini Drive)
All permits will be issued electronically and without the need to print or place a hard copy of the permit within vehicles. Once registered, residents will receive important details about the rules and regulations for parking within Town-owned lots. There are designated spaces within each lot with signs marking the spaces.
Residents should consider this option when they have overnight guests, are hosting parties and need a safe space for guests to leave their vehicle overnight or to leave a vehicle downtown after a special dinner on Main Street.
While overnight street parking has long been prohibited during winter months, the Town introduced the Off-Street Parking Program in 2020 to provide residents with more flexibility and safe alternatives.
For more information and to obtain and overnight parking permit, please visit newmarket.ca/parkingexemptions.
If you have questions or feedback about the program, please contact Customer Service at info@newmarket.ca or call 905-895-5193.