Parking & Public Transit | Town of The Blue Mountains, ON

The Town has launched a new Resident Parking Pass Registration System.

The new system allows residents to register vehicles directly through the Town website. Vehicle registration can also be completed in person at Town Hall Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

2023 Parking Passes remained valid until May 1, 2024. Beyond this date, residents must register their vehicles to park for free at all Town-owned paid parking locations. Residents can register any number of vehicles, provided they have the corresponding vehicle registration and proof of residency.

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1. Parking Passes
2. Municipal Parking Lots
3. Public Transit

Parking Passes

Resident Parking Passes

All residents of the Town of The Blue Mountains are permitted to park for free at all paid parking locations owned by the Town by either registering their licence plate or by displaying the printed resident pass in their rearview mirror. Town parking passes do not permit residents to park in privately owned paid parking lots. As of 2024, printed resident passes will no longer be sent to all taxpayers each spring. 2023 Parking Passes will remain valid until May 1, 2024. After May 1, 2024, licence plates must be registered online or at Town Hall to park for free.

Non-Resident Parking Passes

Non-Resident Parking Passes are available to residents of the Municipality of Meaford, Grey Highlands, Clearview Township and the Town of Collingwood. The cost is $100 +HST to register licence plates for the current year. License plates must be re-registered each year.

Registering Your Licence Plate(s)

Licence plate(s) can be registered online or by visiting Town Hall with photo identification, proof of residency and vehicle registration. License plates must be re-registered each year.

Who can I contact for information?
You can email paidparking@thebluemountains.ca or call 519-599-3131 ext. 326.
Who is entitled to a Resident Pass?
Individuals who are permitted to vote in The Blue Mountains Municipal Elections, including residential owners and residential tenants.
Where do I register my licence plates?
Licence plates can be registered online or in person at Town Hall.
What do I need to register my licence plates?
To register your licence plates either online or in person, you will need to show your proof of residency and your vehicle registration.
How many vehicles can I register?
Residents can register any number of vehicles, provided they have the corresponding vehicle registration and proof of residency.
Is my personal information being shared with HonkMobile?
HonkMobile is a third-party platform used for the registration of license plates only. No personal information will be disclosed.
Do businesses within the TBM qualify for Resident Passes?
No. Businesses are not eligible to vote, so therefore do not qualify for a Resident Pass.
What if my vehicle is in my company name?
Along with proof of identification and residency, as well as the vehicle registration, please provide proof of your connection to that company vehicle. (ie a business card)
Can I come to Town Hall to pick up the Resident Pass(es)?
Physical passes will no longer be in use. Registration of resident’s licence plates either online or in person at Town Hall will be the only way to receive the Resident Parking Pass for the Paid Parking Program
Do I have to prove that I am a qualified elector in The Blue Mountains?
Yes. Identification and Proof of Residency, as well as a vehicle registration is required to register your licence plate(s).
What if this is not my primary residence?
As a property owner in the Town you are eligible for the Resident Pass.
Is there a time limit in the parks for residents?
Property owners and tenants are exempt from any time limitations during permitted hours in paid parking areas.
Can my children register their licence plates for a Resident Pass for the Paid Parking Program?
If your child is eligible to vote in The Blue Mountains or can prove their residency, then yes. If they are not eligible to vote and/or cannot prove residency, then no.
Where is the paid parking being implemented?
Paid parking is at Northwinds Beach, Peasemarsh Nature Reserve, Lora Bay Park, Bayview Park, Council Beach, Delphi Point Park, Heathcote Park, Little River Park, 171 King Street East and Loree Forest. Paid parking is also enforced during winter months at the Tomahawk Recreation Complex.
What are the fees for parking for a non-resident?
The parking fee for non-residents is $10 per hour for up to 4 hours at all waterfront properties. Parking fees at Loree Forest and Heathcote Park are $5 per hour with no maximum stay for non-residents. Fees at 15/17 Arthur St. are $2 for the first hour and $1 for each subsequent hour.
Are Non-Resident Passes available to purchase?
Residents of the Municipality of Meaford, Grey Highlands, Clearview Township and the Town of Collingwood are eligible to register for a Non-Resident Parking Pass. The cost is $100 +HST for the year, and can be done at Town Hall.
I have a Ontario Veteran plate, can I park for free?
Yes. Valid Ontario Veteran’s Licence Plate can park for free at any TBM location that has paid parking.
How do you pay for parking?
Paying for parking is easy. Find the Honk Mobile App and download it to your phone. Find the locations that you are at within the app. Signs are in each of the parking lots which have a QR code. Just hold the camera from your phone over the code and follow the steps provided.
Why do we have paid parking now?
Paid parking and the idea of the Resident Pass was passed in the 2020 Budget. 2020 was a pilot year for the program, which included three of TBM’s water fronts and the Harbour. Due to the increased volume of visitors to our area, paid parking is to help offset costs for the additional use.
What is the revenue used for from the paid parking?
The revenue generated from the paid parking goes back into the facilities which help us better maintain them. This allows for more frequent cleaning of the washroom facilities and garbage removal.
How can I provide proof of residency?
To obtain a resident/non-resident parking pass you are required to provide a photo ID and vehicle registration. If the photo ID does not include a TBM address, another acceptable document is required for proof of residency.
As per O. Reg 304/13: Voter Identification, proof of identity and residence must be an original, or a certified or notarial copy, of a document that shows the person’s name and qualifying address. The following are acceptable documents for photo ID or proof of residency:
1. An Ontario driver’s license.
2. An Ontario Health Card (photo card).
3. An Ontario Photo Card.
4. An Ontario motor vehicle permit (vehicle portion).
5. A cancelled personalized cheque.
6. A mortgage statement, lease or rental agreement relating to property in Ontario.
7. An insurance policy or insurance statement.
8. A loan agreement or other financial agreement with a financial institution.
9. A document issued or certified by a court in Ontario.
10. Any other document from the government of Canada, Ontario or a municipality in Ontario or from an agency of such a government.
11. Any document from a Band Council in Ontario established under the Indian Act (Canada).
12. An income tax assessment notice.
13. A Child Tax Benefit Statement.
14. A Statement of Employment Insurance Benefits Paid T4E.
15. A Statement of Old Age Security T4A (OAS).
16. A Statement of Canada Pension Plan Benefits T4A (P).
17. A Canada Pension Plan Statement of Contributions.
18. A Statement of Direct Deposit for Ontario Works.
19. A Statement of Direct Deposit for Ontario Disability Support Program.
20. A Workplace Safety and Insurance Board Statement of Benefits T5007.
21. A property tax assessment [tax bill]
22. A credit card statement, bank account statement, or RRSP, RRIF, RHOSP or T5 statement.
23. A CNIB Card or a card from another registered charitable organization that provides services to persons with disabilities.
24. A hospital card or record.
25. A document showing campus residence, issued by the office or officials responsible for student residence at a post-secondary institution.
26. A document showing residence at a long-term care home under the Long-Term Care Homes Act, 2007, issued by the Administrator for the home.
27. A utility bill for hydro, water, gas, telephone or cable TV or a bill from a public utilities commission.
28. A cheque stub, T4 statement or pay receipt issued by an employer.
29. A transcript or report card from a post-secondary school.

Municipal Parking Lots

To better manage public parking throughout the community, the Town has implemented a paid parking program. All paid parking locations are clearly identified by signage. There are also free public parking lots throughout the community.

The paid parking system uses the HonkMobile app which provides the ability to pay for parking online.

To pay for parking, scan the QR code on the Paid Parking signs located throughout the parking lots to access the HonkMobile app. If you cannot access the app, please call (519) 599-3131 ext. 9001 to make a payment.

Click to View: Municipal Parking Lot Map

Parking Tickets and Enforcement

The Town enforces its parking by-laws by issuing tickets to illegally parked vehicles on both public and private property. This type of enforcement is required to maintain legal parking, regulate traffic movement, and ensure public safety.

View Parking Enforcement

Public Transit

The Town of The Blue Mountains is served by both Collingwood/Blue Mountains Transit system and the Grey County Transit system.

The Town of The Blue Mountains partners with the Town of Collingwood to provide public transit services to the Craigleith area, including Blue Mountain Resort. For information, visit the Collingwood/Blue Mountains Transit website.
Route Map
A route map of the Collingwood/Blue Mountains Transit Link and more detailed information about the transit service is available from the Town of Collingwood’s Public Transit website.