How to Use ParkPlus

Once you've pulled into a ParkPlus parking zone, make a note of the ParkPlus Zone number located on signs lining the street on which you've parked. Then look for one of the ParkPlus Pay Machines or pay by cell phone.You can make payment at ANY ParkPlus pay machine.

When at the machine:

  • Enter the four digit zone number for the area in which you are parked
  • Enter your license plate
  • Make payment by either
    • Inserting coins ($2, $1, $0.25)** until “paid to time” is adequate or,
    • Inserting a credit card (VISA, MasterCard or AMEX) as shown on the front of the pay machine. Remove credit card when requested and select the appropriate time required by pressing the + (add) or “Max Time” buttons.
  • Press button for optional receipt (a receipt is not required for the dash, but you may need one for your personal records)

**Please note that the pay machines do not provide change.

Using your cell phone:

Once you open an account online at www.parkplus.ca you can activate a parking session by calling (403) 537-PARK (7275) and follow the voice prompts to start a parking session.

Call the same number back to deactivate the session to have your account credited back for the unused time! *

*A minimum $1.00 fee applies to all cell phone account transactions for on street parking. 

*The minimum fee in a surface lot or parkade will vary depending on the minimum purchase for the facility.

Please note: the phone number that is used to activate the parking session must be used to deactivate the parking session.

You can create your ParkPlus account here to start enjoying the convenience of paying using your cell phone.

The account creation process will take approximately 30 minutes to complete.  Depending on the type of device used, this time may vary.