Downtown Municipal Parking Lots

Market Centre Parkade (59 Icomm Drive) 941 spaces 

The Market Centre Parkade is a three-level parking garage centrally located within downtown Brantford. This lot provides easy access to the Market Square, Brantford Public Library, Sanderson Centre, Civic Centre, Beckett Seniors Centre, Wilfrid Laurier University and most other downtown businesses and services.

Market Centre Parkade rates

  • $2.50 as of January 1, 2024
  • $15.00 daily maximum 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
  • $80.00 monthly parking permit with one-time $7.00 electronic FOB deposit
  • $1.00 overnight rate after 11:00 p.m. (Monday to Friday)
  • No charge on Saturday and Sunday

Lost Parkade parking stubs

If you have lost your Market Centre Parkade entry parking stub, the Exit Fee is $80.00. You can use the following form to make your appeal. Please call us at 519-759-4150 if you have any questions or concerns.

Market Centre Parkade Lost Parking Stub Appeal Form

Student semester parking permits

Student parking permits for the Market Centre Parkade are available for purchase at a cost of $280 per semester - tax included. Permits are non-refundable, and valid student ID or other proof of enrollment is required. Please visit Parking Services at City Hall (58 Dalhousie Street) to purchase a student parking permit.

Municipal Lot No. 3 (Darling Street) 144 spaces

Municipal Lot No. 3 is located on the north side of Darling Street between Market Street and Queen Street, adjacent to the Bus Terminal and in close proximity to the Sanderson Centre, Federal Building and Ontario Court - Provincial Division. This lot is controlled by three Pay Stations, which accepts coins, Debit, Mastercard and Visa Credit Cards. Patrons may use the traditional method of pay and display the ticket face up on the dash of their vehicle when parked on this lot or use the HotSpot App.

Municipal Lot No. 3 rates

  • $2.75 per hour
  • $16.50 daily maximum from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
  • $0.50 cents per hour after midnight until 8:00 a.m.
  • $100.00 monthly parking permit (limited quantity) - new permits are available 6 days prior to the end of each month. You can purchase online via the HotSpot App or visit us at City Hall.

Municipal Lot No. 4 (Dalhousie Street) 42 spaces

Municipal Lot No. 4 is located on the south side of Dalhousie Street at King Street. This lot is controlled by a Central Pay Station which accepts coins, Debit, MasterCard and Visa Credit Cards Patrons have an option to use the pay by plate option or the traditional method of pay and display the ticket face up on the dash of their vehicle when parked on this lot.

Municipal Lot No. 4 rates

  • $2.75 per hour
  • $16.50 daily maximum from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
  • $0.50 cents per hour after midnight until 8:00 a.m.
  • $100.00 monthly parking permit (limited quantity) - new permits are available 6 days prior to the end of each month. You can purchase online via the HotSpot App or visit us at City Hall.

Veteran parking program

Effective November 1, 2018, all Veterans who have valid Ontario Veteran licence plates will receive free parking for a maximum of 24 hours in any municipal surface pay parking lot in the City of Brantford.

Veteran licence plates

Veteran licence plates are available from the Royal Canadian Legion. For more information about how to apply for a veteran licence plate visit www.on.legion.ca.

Accessible Parking

All Patrons who have a valid accessible permit will receive FREE parking for a maximum of 24 hours in any municipal surface pay parking lot in the City of Brantford.