Explore downtown parking destinations and support local businesses this winter

Love supporting local businesses? You could win $150 in free parking credits just by sharing your favourite local business! With ParkPlus credits in your ParkPlus account, you can pay for parking on-street or at any of our lots and parkades from your phone anywhere you are.

Here’s how to enter:

1. Follow @CalgaryParking on Instagram or Facebook or Bluesky
2. Like the contest post
3. Tag a local business and tell us why you love and appreciate it

Winners are picked first on Nov. 12 and every Tuesday until Dec. 23. The more you share, the better your chances—and yes, you can gift your credits to friends or family!

Festive vibes: Stroll through the Plus 15 walkway and enjoy colourful winter window art

Udderly Art turns 25: Snap a photo with life-sized cow sculptures dressed for the season

Plenty of space: 1007 stalls, including 15 short-stay spots on the +15 level (2-hour max)

Evening deal: Free parking from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. with a full-day purchase

Preferred parker perks: Monthly and Flex Pass holders use their access cards

Accessibility: 8 accessible stalls and 1 EV charging station

Extras: Heated, well-lit, clean and family-friendly — with ParkAid and air/vacuum stations

Easy access: Two entrances (9 Ave & 5 St), +15 connection and 4 pay machines

Shop local: Explore nearby shops and events, enjoy the festive art and soak up the season’s magic — where creativity, community and winter vibes come together

City Centre Parkade – Right by Stephen Avenue and the CORE Shopping Centre, this parkade is perfect for retail therapy and holiday lights

Convention Centre Parkade – Nestled near cozy cafés and local shops in one of Calgary’s most charming downtown pockets

Arts Commons Parkade – Steps from the Calgary Tower, Glenbow Museum, and Jack Singer Concert Hall, this is the ideal parkade for a night out

McDougall Parkade – Quick access for meetings, events and nearby restaurants — great for short stays

City Hall Parkade – Close to municipal buildings, Olympic Plaza and the historic downtown core

Harmony Parkade – Connected to vibrant arts spaces and community hubs, this parkade is ideal for creative outings

• Avoid snowbanks and park on level ground to prevent visibility issues and vehicle movement
• Use indoor parkades with Plus 15 walkway access to stay warm
• Know your parking signs and read them carefully
• Plan ahead for winter events and arrive early to secure safe parkingUse the Extend Your Stay program to park overnight on weekends without worry

• Stay winter-ready with your parking needs and watch for discounted evening rates at select parkades
• Pay as Guest or use call or text to park if you don’t have a ParkPlus account
• If your car gets towed, use The City’s free online vehicle tracking tools to find it fast
• Download the Winter Parking in Calgary guide for more updates 

Whether you're shopping local, snapping winter photos or heading to a New Year’s event, paying for parking is easy:

• Use the MyParking App to find a spot, start and stop your session and pay from your phone
• Go online to parkplus.ca or vpm.parkplus.ca to Pay as a Guest
• Text START or END plus your zone number to 77587 or call 403-537-PARK
• Use a ParkPlus pay machine on-street, parkades or surface lots

You only pay for the time you park and you can even find parking deals and promotions in the app or online! Check out the MyParking App, Pay as Guest or call or text to park for parking deals.

This winter, we’re making it easier to explore, celebrate and connect — starting with where you park. So bundle up, pick your perfect spot and let your winter downtown adventure begin!