Paid Parking
The Town of Lunenburg offers paid parking throughout the downtown core to support parking availability and turnover in high-demand areas. Paid parking is available through physical parking meters and HotSpot, which allows users to pay for parking using their smartphone instead of a parking meter.
Parking fees are $2.00 per hour where payment is required. Paid parking does not apply:
- Sundays and statutory holidays
- Between 5:00 p.m. and 10:00 a.m.
- During the months of December, January, and February
Vehicles displaying valid veteran plates, volunteer firefighter plates, or accessible parking permits/plates are exempt from parking fees. Parking time limits still apply.
How to Pay for Parking
You can pay for parking by:
- Using coin-operated parking meters (quarters, loonies, and toonies)
- Using pdf HotSpot(1.59 MB) on your smartphone
- Using any other Town-approved payment method identified on signage or parking equipment
Payment methods, parking rates, and applicable time limits are identified through parking meters, signage, or the HotSpot app.
Parking fees are $2.00 per hour where payment is required.
Parking Time Limits
Two-hour maximum parking:
- King Street
- Duke Street
- Lincoln Street (except designated short-term spaces)
No maximum parking time limit:
- Bluenose Drive
- Pelham Street
- Montague Street
30-minute free parking spaces:
Two free 30-minute parking spaces are available on Lincoln Street to support quick access to nearby businesses and services, including short visits for errands, pharmacy pickups, and postal services. These parking spots are located near:
- 242 Lincoln Street (Canada Post)
- 264 Lincoln Street (Kinley Drug PharmaChoice)
Please refer to the posted signage for parking restrictions and payment requirements.
Parking Tickets and Enforcement
Parking infractions under the pdf Paid Parking By-law(285 KB) are subject to a voluntary payment amount of $25.00.
Other Parking Violations
In addition to enforcement under the Town’s Paid Parking By-law, By-law Enforcement Officers may issue parking tickets for certain parking offences under the Nova Scotia Motor Vehicle Act and related regulations. These offences help maintain safety, accessibility, and access for emergency services and snow-clearing operations.
Examples of parking violations that may result in a ticket include:
- Parking in front of a driveway
- Parking too close to intersections, crosswalks, stop signs, or fire hydrants
- Parking on sidewalks
- Parking in accessible parking spaces without a valid permit
- Parking where prohibited by signage or traffic controls
- Blocking traffic or leaving insufficient room for vehicles to pass
Penalty amounts vary depending on the offence and applicable legislation. Accessible parking violations carry higher penalties than standard parking infractions.
Most parking tickets qualify for a reduced penalty amount if paid within 60 days of being issued. If payment is received after 60 days, higher penalty amounts apply.
Paying a Parking Ticket
Parking tickets can be paid in the following ways:
- In person at Lunenburg Town Hall located at 119 Cumberland Street from Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 p.m.
- Online (novascotia.ca)
Parking tickets are due 60 days after the ticket was issued. After that time, the ticket may no longer be payable to the Town of Lunenburg, and payment may need to be made to the Provincial Courthouse.
Disputing a parking ticket
Received a parking ticket you don’t agree with? Please contact Bylaw Enforcement at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 902-634-4410 x226
Winter Parking
Help us keep Town streets clear during winter storms and snow removal operations by moving vehicles off streets whenever possible. Removing vehicles from streets helps Public Works complete snow clearing and salting operations more safely and efficiently.
We recognize that not all residents have access to driveways or off-street parking. If you rely on on-street parking, please use the Parking During a Winter Storm Event and Snow Removal Map below to identify available alternative parking locations during winter weather events.
For more information, see the Winter Street and Sidewalk Maintenance FAQs
Parking During a Winter Storm Event and Snow Removal Map
The Town enforces winter parking rules under the Nova Scotia Motor Vehicle Act, which:
- Prohibits parking that interferes with snow removal or winter maintenance
- Allows vehicles interfering with operations to be moved or towed
- Allows towing costs to be recovered from the vehicle owner
Please also remove obstacles such as compost bins, signs, and planters from sidewalks and curb areas during winter operations.
For more information, contact Public Works at 902-634-4410 ext. 225.