Category Archives: Parking

Downtown snow removal begins February 24 – no overnight street parking

February 21, 2025

Guelph, Ont., February 21, 2025 – We’re removing snow from the downtown area overnight on February 24, 2025 to February 27, 2025. Please do not park your cars on the street between 9 p.m. and 7 a.m. so that we can complete the work quickly and efficiently. You can park in municipal lots, including the Market Parkade, Macdonell Parking Lot, West Parkade and East Parkade instead. Municipal lots are free to park between the hours of 6 p.m. — 8 a.m. Snow removal activities and equipment may temporarily increase noise in the downtown area. We appreciate your patience, understanding and co-operation as our crews do their best to maintain the area during the winter months. Resources Plow Tracker and email alerts Overnight parking For more… Continue reading Downtown snow removal begins February 24 – no overnight street parking


City of Guelph declares end to significant weather event

February 12, 2025

Monday, February 24 – The City of Guelph has declared an end to the significant weather event as of today. Nearly all residential roads have been plowed and snow removal procedures are underway. Some remaining residential sidewalks will continue to be plowed in the coming days. Downtown Guelph from February 24 – 27 will have no overnight street parking permitted between 9 p.m. and 7 a.m. as crews work to remove snow from downtown. Vehicle owners may park in municipal lots including the Market Parkade, Macdonell Parking Lot, West Parkade and East Parkade instead. Municipal lots are free to park between the hours of 6 p.m. — 8 a.m. As warmer temperatures occur throughout the day and into the week, snow melt may result in… Continue reading City of Guelph declares end to significant weather event


Some City rates and fees changing January 1

December 23, 2024

Guelph, Ont., December 23, 2024 – On January 1, 2025, rates and fees for some City services and programs will increase. Check the 2025 rates, fees and charges guide for a full list of the rates and the changes with the effective date of change. The changes are part of the Council-adopted 2025 Budget Confirmation.  Water, wastewater and stormwater rates The volume charges for water will increase by nine cents to $2.21 per cubic metre, and the volume charges for wastewater will increase by 8 cents to $2.32 per cubic metre. Daily basic service charges are also changing, with the magnitude of the change depending on the size of the meter. Monthly stormwater fees will increase to $10.00—an increase of $1.20 per month.   Parking… Continue reading Some City rates and fees changing January 1


Your road map to a safe and ticket-free parking experience

August 28, 2024

Guelph, Ont., August 28, 2024 – Back-to-school is upon us again with challenges that include higher traffic in school neighbourhoods. We can all do our part to ensure a happy and safe school year by walking and biking to school safely, parking in designated areas only and slowing down near schools. Where to park If you’re not walking or biking to school, there are a few places where it’s safe to park near schools to get kids where they need to be. Kiss and ride zones Kiss and ride zones in front of schools are not parking spaces. You may pull in to drop off a student, but do not park and leave your car. These spaces are designed to keep cars moving and make… Continue reading Your road map to a safe and ticket-free parking experience