Parking

You can appeal a Canmore violation ticket by filling out the Ticket Appeal Form and sending the form via email to parking@canmore.ca. Appeals must be received within 14 days from the issue date of the ticket. Once payment is made on a parking ticket, an appeal may not be filed.

Town of Canmore Municipal Enforcement will not revoke tickets on based personal reasons. These matters have to be heard under oath in Alberta Traffic Court. If you have a legal reason for your appeal, you must provide supporting documents. If you appeal a ticket, you will not have the opportunity to pay the lower amount within 7 days.

The following are NOT reasons for a ticket to be revoked:

• I only parked in the location for a short time
• Other vehicles were parked illegally
• I could not find other parking
• I did not know that I could not park there
• I did not see the sign/fire hydrant
• I cannot afford to pay the fine
• This is the first time I have received a ticket
• I am not from the area
• I am a local
• I should have received a warning

• Anyone who lives in Canmore is eligible to register their vehicle for a Canmore Resident Parking Permit
• A resident may register up to five vehicles (all vehicles must have vehicle registration in the resident's name)
• If your vehicle is not registered in Canmore you will have to show a registration matching the mailing address on the tax or utilities account for your property in Canmore
• If you are a homeowner or Canmore resident with a temporary rental vehicle, please email parking@canmore.ca with your residency documents and vehicle rental agreement to confirm eligibility for a Canmore Resident Parking Permit
• We are only able to accept lease agreements for periods longer than three (3) months as proof of residency
• Residents who live on the Canmore Resident Parking Permit only streets surrounding paid parking zones can obtain guest parking permits for visiting friends or family to allow them to park on the street 
• Residents will be required to register their vehicles annually for the Canmore Resident Parking Permit
• There are no costs for the Canmore Resident Parking Permits to eligible residents
• Residents with a Canmore Resident Parking Permit for their vehicle will have to pay if parking longer than three hours per day anywhere in the pay-parking zone

Guest parking permits are only available for residents who live in a resident-only parking zone to welcome visiting friends and family.  

• Residents who live in a resident-only parking zone and have a registered account can obtain permits for visiting guests by signing in to their account,
• No monthly limit on guest parking permits, however only two guest parking permits can be used at a time per household,
• Each guest parking permit is valid for two weeks,
• Traffic laws apply – on-street vehicles must be moved within 72 hours.

Paid parking in effect seven days per week from 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. 

• Peak season rates (May 15 – Oct.14): $3/hour Mon - Thurs.; $4/hr Fri - Sun and holidays
• Low season rates (Oct. 15 – May 14): $2/hour Mon - Thurs.; $3/hr Fri - Sun and holidays
• Canmore Resident Parking Permit holders get up to 3 hours free in all paid zones per day (starting a parking session is required each time) 
• Accessible stalls and loading zones remain free.

Paid parking in effect seven days per week during park hours:

• Peak season rates (May 15 – Oct. 14): $10/hour (min. of 2 hours)
• Low season rates (Oct. 15 – May 14): $2.50/hour
• Canmore Resident Parking Permit holders get up to 3 hours free in all paid zones per day,
• Parking is only available to Canmore Resident Parking Permit holders in Canmore Resident Parking Permit zones
• Accessible stalls remain free.