The Parking Store, located at 495 Portage Ave, is closed to members of the public until further notice. All services are available online or by contacting 311.
Complimentary one-hour parking and temporary loading zones ended
One-hour complimentary parking offered at all metered locations in Winnipeg from Monday to Friday has ended effective December 31, 2021. Temporary 15-minute loading zones that were established around Downtown and the Exchange District have also ended effective December 31, 2021.
Two-hour complimentary parking will continue to be available on Saturdays for on-street paid parking locations. There is no requirement to pay for on-street parking on Sundays or Statutory Holidays. More information is available at The Parking Store – Metered Payment Methods.
Le Magasin de la Direction du stationnement, au 495, avenue Portage, est fermé au public jusqu’à nouvel ordre. Pour accéder à nos services, allez en ligne ou communiquez avec le 311.
Le stationnement gratuit de une heure et les zones de chargement temporaires ne sont désormais plus offerts
L’offre de une heure de stationnement gratuit, du lundi au vendredi, dans toutes les places minutées de Winnipeg, n’est plus valable à partir du 31 décembre 2021. Les zones de chargement temporaires de 15 minutes qui étaient établies autour du centre-ville et du quartier de la Bourse ne sont également plus offertes à compter du 31 décembre 2021.
On continuera d’offrir deux heures de stationnement gratuit les samedis dans les places payantes sur rue. Il n’est pas nécessaire de payer pour stationner dans la rue le dimanche et les jours fériés. Des renseignements supplémentaires sont offerts à Magasin de la Direction du stationnement – Méthodes de paiement aux parcomètres.
Mobile Vendor Programs
Mobile Vendor Surface Lot Program
Permits for Mobile Vendors who wish to park on a City of Winnipeg Parking Lot are now available for parking within 106 Israel Asper Way.
The permit will allow the unit to be parked within one of two pre-determined locations within the lot.
Mobile Vendor Surface Lot Locations
Your licence plate will act as your permit. These permits are Virtual; you will not receive a physical permit to display. Only one vehicle will be allowed per permit.
For full terms and conditions please see the Mobile Vendor Surface Lot Application
Applying For a Permit
Permits can be applied for by attending our office during regular business hours. Please see below for the documentation we will require at the time of application. All applications are subject to approval, and require a minimum of 48 hours’ notice.
It is the policy of the WPA that any and all outstanding fines and charges must be paid in full prior to the issuance of a parking permit.
Required Documentation
The following documentation is required for applicants who do not hold a valid mobile vendor application
Item 1: Identification
A valid driver’s license or another form of government issued identification is required for all permit applications.
Item 2: Valid MPI Registration
Always bring your valid MPI registration for each vehicle that requires a permit.
If you or the business are not listed as the registered owner of the vehicle, a statutory declaration will need to be completed by the registered owner prior to the application being approved.
Item 3: Permits
A valid permit issued under section 3 of the Food and Food Handling Establishments Regulations, Manitoba Regulation 339/88R.
Cost
For current rates please refer to the Fee Schedule.
Changes to Your Vehicle Information
Only one vehicle licence plate will be allowed per permit. As these permits are non-transferrable, one application must be submitted for each vendor.
If there are changes to the vehicle associated to your permit, the permit must be updated by providing the WPA with MPI registration. All vehicles displaying a valid permit must be registered with Manitoba Public Insurance prior to parking on-street.
Mobile Vendor On-Street Parking Permit Program
Mobile Vendor Carts operating on a boulevard or sidewalk and requiring a Use of Street Permit can visit Public Works website for more information on Conducting Business on a Boulevard Use of Street Permit.
Once you have obtained the required Public Works Use of Street permit to park your cart on the sidewalk, you may apply for a Parking Authority Support Vehicle Permit, which allows you to park your vehicle in accordance with the permit type purchased while you operate your cart.
For Mobile Vendor Trucks or Trailers operating on a roadway please read below for your permit options.
Permits are now required for Mobile Vendor Units who wish to park on any City of Winnipeg street. A unit is a motor vehicle or trailer that is legally parked and being used to serve, from within the vehicle, goods to pedestrians located on a boulevard or sidewalk. Additionally, permits will be available for support vehicles used to transport a sidewalk mobile vendor that has been issued a Use of Street Permit by Public Works. All other regulations and by-laws remain in effect.
Any permit issued as a Metered Permit allows the unit to operate Monday – Saturday, holidays inclusive, adhering to all parking restrictions and City of Winnipeg by-laws at the corresponding on-street metered location, as approved by the permit and so long as there are no more than 2 Mobile Vendor Units stationed on the same block face. Parking can resume once the parking meters are no longer in effect and do not require payment, but still adhering to all posted parking restrictions.
The permit does not have any restriction on the hours of operation where there is no meter payment required, including on time restricted streets.
The permits full Terms and Conditions can be found on the permit application.
It is the policy of the WPA that any and all outstanding fines and charges must be paid in full prior to the issuance of a parking permit.
Mobile Vendor Pilot Project
The Winnipeg Parking Authority in conjunction with the Winnipeg Food Truck Alliance Inc., Downtown and Exchange Biz collaborated on the pilot project in 2016 to allocate 25 vendor locations within the boundaries of Main Street to Memorial Boulevard and Broadway Avenue to York Avenue.
Since the launch of the pilot project, spaces may have been amended due to the proximity of retail food service establishments that have opened/closed.
Current spaces within the pilot area can be viewed on the Pilot Project Map
Space Allocation
Pre-registration
Vendors wishing to participate within the 2022 space allocation will be required to complete the pre-registration agreement with the appropriate information and documentation and provide a $250 non-refundable deposit prior to close of business Friday, March 18, 2022. The deposit will be deducted from the mobile vendor’s permit fee payable by the vendor when purchasing a 2022 permit. In the event a mobile vendor permit is not purchased within 2022, the vendor will forfeit the deposit paid.
Draw & Ballots
The 2022 Mobile Vendor Space Allocation will be conducted virtually through Microsoft Teams on Tuesday, March 22, 2022 at 2:00 PM for those who pre-registered. Once pre-registration is complete, you will be provided with information on how to access the meeting. Spaces will be allocated based on a random selection of ballots. Each pre-registered vendor will receive one ballot, with the seniority of the vendors recognized with the allocation of an additional ballot for each year(s) the vendor has been in business, based on the business start date noted in the City of Winnipeg database for licensing, verified through the 2016 pilot project.
Permit Types
High Demand Permit - valid in high demand metered areas and is transferable to low demand metered or non-metered areas. For this permit type the permit holder can park in a high demand, low demand or non-metered permit area. High demand areas are noted in the map below:
Low Demand Permit - valid in low demand metered areas and is transferable to non-metered areas. For this permit type the permit holder can park in a low demand or non-metered permit area. A low demand permit cannot be used to park in high demand areas.
Non-Metered Permit - valid for any area that does not have a paystation meter and is not transferable to any high demand or low demand metered areas.
Please see below for cost and what documentation is required when applying for a Mobile Vendor Parking Permit.
Applying For a Permit
Permits can be applied for by attending our office during regular business hours. Please see below for the documentation we will require at the time of application. All applications are subject to approval.
Required Documentation
Item 1: Identification
A valid driver’s license is required for all permit applications.
In the case of dual ownership of a company, both licenses would be required at the time of application. If the second owner cannot be present, a photocopy of the license will be accepted so long as they have signed the application form. If the second owner does not have a valid driver’s license, another form of government issued identification will be required. E.g. Passport, Health Card
Item 2: Valid MPI Registration
Always bring your valid MPI registration for each vehicle that requires a permit.
If you or the business are not listed as the registered owner of the vehicle, a statutory declaration will need to be completed by the registered owner prior to the application being approved.
Item 3: Permits
At the time of application you will be required to provide the information noted below as applicable to your business type.
For mobile food vendors - A valid permit issued under section 3 of the Food and Food Handling Establishments Regulations, Manitoba Regulation 339/88R.
For support vehicles used to transport a sidewalk mobile vendor - Public Works Use of Street Permit.
For Corporations - Further documentation is required if you are a co-owner and/or if the vehicle is registered to a business. An Annual Return of Information would be sufficient.
Cost
For current rates please refer to the Fee Schedule. The fee is non-refundable.
You may start parking the day after the virtual permit is purchased and processed by our office. Visit our FAQs for more information pertaining to virtual permits.
Changes to Your Vehicle Information
Only one vehicle licence plate will be allowed per permit. As these permits are non-transferrable, one application must be submitted for each vendor.
If there are changes to the vehicle associated to your permit, the permit must be updated by providing the WPA with MPI registration. All vehicles displaying a valid permit must be registered with Manitoba Public Insurance prior to parking on-street.
More Information
For more information regarding the Mobile Vendor Permit, visit our FAQ section.
Where to Go
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495 Portage Avenue |
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