New Parking Zones

The City of Thunder Bay is expanding its parking management program with the launch of 33 new parking zones across the city, making it easier for residents and visitors to manage parking through the Passport Parking Canada app.  

The new zones include 18 on the North Side and 15 on the South Side and will come into effect starting November 12, 2025.

North Core Parking Zone Map

South Core Parking Zone Map

 List of Parking Zones with Streets

The following zones remain the same:

  • Zone 8073 - Bay / Algoma 
  • Zone 8074 - Westfort

Passport Parking App

Drivers are reminded to use the Passport Parking Canada app for all parking - both free and paid. The app allows users to easily manage parking sessions, receive alerts, and extend time remotely.

The Passport Parking Canada app is available for free on both the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. Simply search for “Passport Parking Canada” and download.  Visit the Passport Parking website here.

Data collected through the Passport Parking app is used in non-identifying ways. This means your personal information is kept confidential and is not shared. The data is used to understand overall parking patterns and help City Council make informed decisions.

The Passport Parking App is also used to issue tickets and manage fines – this is the only time the City uses personal information collected in the app, and it is never shared.

Passport Parking App

Frequently Asked Questions

When do the new parking areas come into effect?
The new parking zones on the North Side and South Side of Thunder Bay come into effect on November 12, 2025. Please use the Passport Parking app to log your parking in these zones.
What are the new parking zones in Thunder Bay?
The City of Thunder Bay has introduced 18 new parking zones on the North Side and 15 new zones on the South Side to better manage on-street metered parking areas.
Why do I need to use the Passport Parking app to log free parking?
Logging your parking is convenient and helps the City collect accurate data on parking usage. This data is vital for City Council to make informed decisions. 
How do I know which parking zone I’m in?
Each parking zone has a clearly marked zone number on signs near parking spots and a sticker on each parking meter. You’ll need to enter this zone number into the Passport Parking app to log your parking.
How can I download the Passport Parking app?
The Passport Parking app is available for free on both the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. Simply search for “Passport Parking Canada” and download.  Click the Passport Parking weblink here.
What if I don't have a cell phone to download the Passport Parking app?

Users can still use the physical meters (either the single-space meters or the kiosks). For the free 2 hours officers will mark the vehicle and check back in 2 hours if they don’t use the app.
Who can I contact if I have questions or need help with the app?
For assistance, please contact the City of Thunder Bay Parking Services at 807-625-2370 or email at parkingservices@thunderbay.ca. 
How is my parking data used? Is my personal information shared?

Data is used for:

  • Management of parking (payments, paying tickets, etc)
  • Data collection - reported on in aggregate and non-identifying to understand parking patterns and help City Council make informed decisions. This means no individual data is used and is only grouped together for data collection.

The Passport Parking App is used to issue tickets and manage fines – this is the only time the City uses personal information collected in the app, and it is never shared. 

The Passport Parking app's privacy policy can be found here.

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