Overnight parking in Cambridge, Ontario
In most of Cambridge you can park on the street overnight for most of the year. The exceptions are the winter ban from January 1 to March 15, the downtown cores of Galt, Preston and Hespeler and regional roads, where the 2:30–6 a.m. ban applies all year, and declared snow events.
Facts checked October 6, 2026
Where you can park overnight
| Option | Who and where | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Street, with an exemption [8] | City streets (not regional roads or core streets with a 2-hour limit) | Up to 15 days per plate per yearRequest it on the City’s online parking exemption portal. Exemptions are cancelled during snow events. |
| Residential lot permit[4] | People who live in the Galt, Preston or Hespeler core, in an assigned City lot | $65–$98 a month + HST, depending on the lotExempts you from lot time limits, fees and the late-night lot ban. Proof of address needed. |
| Commercial 24-hour permit[5] | Company vehicles of core-area businesses | $87–$115 a month + HST |
| Temporary lot permit[3] | Any City lot with permits available, from one day to three months | Paid in advanceAsk servicecambridge@cambridge.ca. |
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Search near CambridgeThe overnight rules
- From January 1 to March 15, no parking on any City street from 2:30 to 6 a.m.[1]
- All year, no street parking from 2:30 to 6 a.m. in downtown Galt, the Preston and Hespeler cores, and on regional roads.[1]
- During the day, City residential streets allow up to 5 hours in a row unless signed (a temporary rule since June 3, 2026; not on Region roads).[2]
- City lots have their own late-night limits unless you hold a residential or 24-hour permit; check the lot’s signs.[7]
- City parks are closed to parking from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m.[7]
- Fines: $45 for the winter overnight ban, $35 for overnight in a core area or a City lot, $80 during a snow event.[7]
Free options
Snow events and towing
- The City declares a snow event when more than 8 cm of snow is forecast or roads are icy. No street parking at any time while it lasts, usually 24 hours.[6]
- A snow event cancels every exemption issued before it.[6]
- Cars in the way of snow clearing can be ticketed and towed; the owner pays the towing on top of the $80 fine.[6]
- Sign up at cambridge.ca/subscribe for an email when a snow event is declared.[6]
No driveway?
If you live in a core, a Residential lot permit ($65–$98 + HST a month) covers overnight parking in your assigned lot. Elsewhere, the reliable option is renting a private driveway by the month; Parkeas hosts in Cambridge can list theirs.[4]
All parking in CambridgeCommon questions
Can I park on the street overnight in Cambridge?
Outside the downtown cores and regional roads, yes, except from January 1 to March 15 and during snow events. In the Galt, Preston and Hespeler cores the 2:30–6 a.m. ban applies all year.
When is the winter overnight parking ban in Cambridge?
January 1 to March 15, from 2:30 to 6 a.m., on every City street.
How do I get an overnight parking exemption in Cambridge?
Create an account on the City’s online parking exemption portal. Each plate gets up to 15 days a calendar year. Exemptions don’t apply on regional roads or core streets with a 2-hour limit, and are cancelled in a snow event.
How much is an overnight parking ticket in Cambridge?
$45 during the January–March winter ban, $35 in a core area, and $80 during a snow event.
Where can I park overnight if I live downtown?
Core residents can buy a Residential permit for an assigned City lot ($65–$98 + HST a month), which allows overnight parking there.
Have a driveway near Cambridge?
Listing is free. Set your own price and hours, and Parkeas pays you out every week.
Sources
- City of Cambridge: Parking
- City of Cambridge: Temporary residential parking changes (June 2026)
- City of Cambridge: Parking permits
- City of Cambridge: 2026 residential parking permit application (PDF)
- City of Cambridge: 2026 commercial 24-hour permit application (PDF)
- City of Cambridge: Snow events
- City of Cambridge: Administrative penalties by-law 23-050 (PDF)
- City of Cambridge: Parking exemption portal
Rates and rules change. Check the official page before you park; these were last checked October 6, 2026.
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