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Overnight Parking & Winter Bans in Gatineau

Know when to move your vehicle, which streets require permits, and how towing is enforced during winter bans.

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Gatineau winter parking ban rules: between Dec 1–Apr 1, on-street parking from 00:00–06:00 requires a City permit; when a ban is declared (often with 5–10 cm of snow forecast), no overnight street parking is allowed and permits are suspended. See the City’s winter overnight on-street parking page for details. Tip: sign up for ban notifications and move before midnight on ban nights to avoid tickets and towing.

Overnight parking

Allowed when no bans active

Typical overnight window: 00:00-06:00 with a City permit (Dec 1-Apr 1); suspended during declared bans.

Permit requirement

Permit required

Apply for a residential permit

Winter parking ban

Active

Ban months: Dec 1-Apr 1 (dates may be adjusted by the City). Hours: 00:00-06:00 during the winter permit season; no parking when a ban is declared.

Towing enforced

Yes, towing enforced

Typical fines and enforcement

Penalties vary; overnight ban violations enforced under municipal by-law.

Fine amounts not published; the City notes vehicles may be ticketed and towed when bans are declared.

Always confirm the latest posted signage before leaving a vehicle overnight.

During snow emergencies the municipality advises: When a winter overnight parking ban is issued (e.g., forecast 5-10 cm snow), no on-street parking is allowed citywide from 00:00-06:00; permits are not valid during bans..

Parking details

Overnight window: 00:00-06:00 with a City permit (Dec 1-Apr 1); suspended during declared bans.

Winter ban months: Dec 1-Apr 1 (dates may be adjusted by the City)

Snow emergency: When a winter overnight parking ban is issued (e.g., forecast 5-10 cm snow), no on-street parking is allowed citywide from 00:00-06:00; permits are not valid during bans.

Typical ticket amounts: Fine amounts not published; the City notes vehicles may be ticketed and towed when bans are declared.

Official resources

Source: Winter overnight on-street parking | Ville de Gatineau

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Snow emergency template

Message to landlord or HOA

Hello property manager, The city has a winter parking ban from Dec 1-Apr 1 (dates may be adjusted by the City) and restricts overnight parking 00:00-06:00 during the winter permit season; no parking when a ban is declared. During snow emergencies, the city instructs drivers: When a winter overnight parking ban is issued (e.g., forecast 5-10 cm snow), no on-street parking is allowed citywide from 00:00-06:00; permits are not valid during bans.. Could you share a reminder with residents so we can avoid towing or tickets? Reference: https://www.cityrules.info/parking-rules/canada/quebec/gatineau

Frequently asked questions

Answers are summarized from the city bylaw for quick reference. For the full context, follow the official links below.

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