Tour Bus Parking


Important Notice
Construction projects
can affect traffic flows on city roads. Tour bus operators should be aware of current projects and plan their routes accordingly.

Free Tour Bus Parking (see map):

• Commissioner/Wellington – on-street near Lebreton Flats,Ottawa, ON (24/7)

• Canada Aviation Museum, 11 Aviation Parkway, Ottawa, ON (24/7)

• Robert Guertin Center, 125 De Carillon Street, Gatineau, QC (7 a.m. to 5 p.m. – Mon to Sun)

Note: Tour Bus spaces are available on a first-come first-served basis

Metered Tour Bus Parking

The City of Ottawa operates a total of 25 yellow tour bus parking meters located on-street throughout the downtown area. Parking fees are $1.50 for 20 minutes and are in effect 24 hours a day. Meters accept 25¢, $1 and $2 coins and the City of Ottawa Parking Card.

24-hour Tour Bus Parking Permits

24-hour Tour Bus Parking Permits are used to park at any of the yellow tour bus parking meters located throughout the downtown area. Permits are valid for a maximum period of 24 consecutive hours and allow the driver to park at any designated meter without having to pay. The permit indicates both the time and date of expiry.

Purchasing a 24-hour Tour Bus Parking Permit

Please call 613-244-4419 for detailed information on purchasing a 24-hour Tour Bus Parking Permit. During your stay in Ottawa, you can purchase a permit at:
  

  • Client Service Centre - City Hall, 110 Laurier Avenue West
    Purchase your $25.00 24-hour Tour Bus Parking Permit in person from Monday to Friday,
    8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the City Hall Client Service Centre.
      
  • Quality Hotel
    Purchase your $25.00 24-hour Tour Bus Parking Permit in person 24/7 at the Quality Hotel in downtown Ottawa. Call 613-789-7511 for further information or to reserve your permit in advance.

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Information:

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TTY: 613-580-2401

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Map of tour bus parking areas:

Click on map to enlarge

map of the tour bus

tour bus map legend

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Tour Bus Operators Coming to Parliament Hill

In light of current world events, we wish to inform you that security requirements on Parliament Hill have been heightened. In order to help you best prepare for bringing groups to Parliament Hill, please note the following:

Tour buses are not allowed within the boundaries of the Parliamentary Precinct (all areas North of Wellington Street, between the Canal and Kent Street) and will be immediately turned away or subject to fees associated with ticketing and towing if they are found on the Hill. These provisions are in place 24 hours a day/7 days a week.

Tour Buses are required to use the pick-up and drop-off zones indicated on this map (buses must depart immediately after unloading/pick-up of passengers as these are not parking spots). Please note the times and locations for off-peak hours and rush hours.

Most of the pick-up and drop-off zones identified on the map are within a short walk to the Parliament Hill Visitor Welcome Centre entrance located at the base of the Peace Tower.

This information is subject to change. The co-operation of the visiting public is appreciated.

map of downtown core with pertinent tour bus stops noted

Legend

Off-peak hours pickup/drop-off;
Monday to Friday, 9 am to 3 pm and after 6 pm;
Saturday and Sunday, all day.

  1. Justice Building
  2. Confederation Building
  3. Wellington Building
  4. West Block
  5. Center Block
  6. East Block

Pick-up and drop-off anytime
(only 2 spaces at each location).

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Tour bus operators and tour organisers planning a visit to Rideau Hall

In order to help you best prepare for bringing groups to Rideau Hall, please note the following:

LAY-BY ZONE – Stopping point/pick-up/drop-off

Tour Buses are required to use the Lay-by Zone – pick-up and drop-off area – indicated on this map. Although parking is allowed, Tour Bus drivers must remain in their vehicle.

Overflow holding area

If there is an overflow in the Lay-by Zone, use the Overflow Holding Area in Rockcliffe Park. Bus drivers may park for longer periods and may leave their bus to use the nearby services such as the toilets and the snack bar.

This information is subject to change. Your co-operation is appreciated.

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Rideau Hall Tour Bus Lay-By and Holding Area Map

Rideay Hall Bus Lay-By map

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Idling Motor Vehicles

Re: Tour buses
Noise By-Law - Section 10

No person shall operate or permit the operation of an engine or motor in, or on, any motor vehicle or item of attached auxiliary equipment for a continuous period exceeding five (5) minutes, while such vehicle is stationary unless:

  • The vehicles are operated by a private bus transportation company in the course of providing transportation services and the vehicles are carrying passengers
      
  • Weather conditions justify the use of heating or refrigerating systems powered by the motor or engine for the safety and welfare of the operator, passengers or animals, or the preservation of perishable cargo, and the vehicle is stationary for purposes of actively loading or unloading.

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