Choose Laval Parking by Destination, Stay Length and Return Time
Place Bell, Montmorency métro, neighbourhood appointments and Centre de la Nature each need a different parking plan.
Check the real daily cost, permit-zone sign, overnight rule and winter maintenance status before leaving the vehicle—not after you receive a ticket.
Fast Answer: Where Should You Park in Laval?
Place Bell event: use the venue garage or another officially designated nearby event facility instead of taking a chance on surrounding commercial or resident-only parking.
Taking métro to Montréal: compare free outdoor spaces at Montmorency or Cartier with the paid $10.50 Montmorency indoor lot and $7.25 Cartier paid lot.
Neighbourhood visit: use a legal street space only after reading every permit and maintenance sign on that block.
Centre de la Nature: use the attraction lot; residents park free with proof while non-residents currently pay $6 for three hours or $9 for the day.
Laval Parking Prices: What You Actually Pay
Laval does not have one universal public-parking price. Transit terminals, attractions, event facilities and street zones use different rules.
| Option | Current cost | Best use | Main rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montmorency indoor | $10.50/day | Covered metro parking | No overnight; no entry/exit 2–5 a.m. |
| Montmorency outdoor | Free designated spaces | Transit users | Maximum 24 hours; winter closures possible. |
| Cartier paid outdoor | $7.25/day | Lower-cost paid metro parking | Pay station or Passport Parking Canada. |
| Cartier free outdoor | Free designated spaces | Transit users | Maximum 24 hours. |
| Le Carrefour outdoor | Free designated spaces | Bus/park-and-ride users | Maximum 24 hours; winter closures possible. |
| Centre de la Nature – non-resident | $6 / 3 hours | Short family visit | Pay at machine and display coupon. |
| Centre de la Nature – non-resident | $9/day | Longer park visit | Parking open 8 a.m.–10 p.m. |
| Centre de la Nature – Laval resident | Free | Local resident visit | Accepted proof of residence required. |
Place Bell Parking: Choose an Official Event Option
Place Bell Garage
- Published capacity
- 700 paid indoor spaces.
- Best for
- Games, concerts and events when shortest walking distance matters.
- Price
- Event-specific. Check the live official parking-purchase option.
- Alternatives shown
- Place Bell lists Espace Montmorency, Collège Montmorency, Montmorency métro parking and other nearby facilities on its official access map.
- Transit
- Montmorency métro station is directly beside the venue.
Montmorency Metro Parking: Free Outdoor vs Paid Indoor
Free outdoor park-and-ride
- Free designated spaces
- Carpool spaces
- Reduced-mobility spaces
- Communauto spaces
- Motorcycle and scooter spaces
- Transit users may park up to 24 hours
Paid indoor facility
- $10.50 per day
- $154 monthly pass
- Managed by SPAQ
- Overnight parking prohibited
- No entry or exit 2 a.m.–5 a.m.
Best value: use a legal free outdoor space when one is available and your trip fits the 24-hour rule. Choose indoor parking when predictable covered parking matters more than price.
Winter warning: from November through April, outdoor areas can temporarily close for snow removal. If the entrance warning light is active, do not leave the vehicle in the affected area.
Cartier Metro Parking: Lower-Cost Paid Parking Plus Free Spaces
Paid outdoor lot
Cartier currently costs $7.25 per day. Payment can be made at the pay station or with Passport Parking Canada.
Free outdoor park-and-ride
Free spaces are also available, together with designated carpool, reduced-mobility, Communauto and motorcycle/scooter spaces.
Address: Cartier terminal is at 40 boulevard des Laurentides. Transit users may leave a vehicle in eligible outdoor spaces for up to 24 hours.
Le Carrefour Terminal: Free Park-and-Ride Alternative
Parking cost
STL lists designated free outdoor spaces at Le Carrefour terminal.
Maximum stay
Public-transit users can park in eligible outdoor spaces for up to 24 hours.
Location
3000 boulevard Le Carrefour, Laval.
Terminal closing periods: the terminal itself closes overnight, and winter maintenance can temporarily close parking sections. Check the current STL page before an overnight trip.
Laval Street Parking: Read the Block, Not a Citywide Assumption
Laval street parking is generally controlled through physical signs, resident zones and maintenance restrictions rather than one universal downtown-meter rule.
Street sign
Check permitted days, hours, arrows and resident-zone restrictions before leaving the car.
Info-Stationnement
Use Laval’s app to check street-maintenance restrictions and current parking status.
Illuminated signs
Physical illuminated signs always take priority over the information shown in the app.
Holiday misconception: a maintenance parking prohibition can still apply on a holiday. Do not assume “holiday” automatically makes a restricted curb legal.
How Laval’s Dynamic Illuminated Parking Signs Work
Laval expanded dynamic parking signage for the 2025–26 winter period in Pont-Viau, Laval-des-Rapides and Chomedey. These signs can change the legal parking status based on maintenance work.
Useful local habit: recheck the same street before going to bed or before a long appointment. A space that was legal when you arrived can become restricted later.
Resident Parking Zones Near Montmorency, Cartier and Cité-de-la-Santé
These zones are especially important for visitors trying to find “free parking” around metro stations, Place Bell or the hospital.
| Zone | Area | Permit period | Visitor takeaway |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 | Near Cégep Montmorency, Montmorency métro and Concorde métro | Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–8 p.m. | Do not use these residential streets as unofficial Place Bell or metro parking. |
| Zone 2 | Near Hôpital de la Cité-de-la-Santé | At all times | Hospital visitors should use authorized visitor parking. |
| Zones 11–13 | Near Cartier métro | Resident-reserved spaces Monday–Friday, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. | Check which signed spaces are open to non-residents. |
Permit validity: Laval resident parking permits generally run from November 1 through October 31. Visitors should not assume an apparently empty permit space is available.
Centre de la Nature Parking: Exact 2026 Visitor Prices
Centre de la Nature de Laval
- Address
- 901 avenue du Parc, Laval, QC H7E 2T7
- Parking hours
- Open every day from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Laval resident
- Free with accepted proof of residence.
- Non-resident – 3 h
- $6 per vehicle.
- Non-resident – day
- $9 per vehicle.
- Bus / limousine P4
- $26 per vehicle.
- Accessibility
- The City identifies the site as accessible to people with reduced mobility.
Accessible Parking in Laval
Laval recognizes SAAQ accessible parking permits, and transit terminals and major municipal destinations provide designated reduced-mobility spaces.
Display the valid permit
Use designated accessible spaces only when the required permit is valid and displayed correctly.
Check the access aisle
In winter, confirm that snow or another vehicle is not blocking the curb ramp or transfer zone.
Find the accessible entrance
Compare elevator, ramp and automatic-door routes—not only straight-line distance from the stall.
Residential accessible spaces: Laval residents with an eligible SAAQ placard or STL adapted-transit status can request creation of an accessible street parking space near their home. The space is not reserved for one individual; any eligible placard holder may use it.
Can You Leave a Vehicle Overnight in Laval Parking?
| Parking location | Overnight answer | Exact condition |
|---|---|---|
| Montmorency indoor | No | Overnight parking is explicitly prohibited. |
| Montmorency outdoor | Up to 24 hours | For transit users in eligible spaces; winter closures apply. |
| Cartier outdoor | Up to 24 hours | Transit-user and reserved-space rules apply. |
| Le Carrefour outdoor | Up to 24 hours | Eligible outdoor spaces only. |
| Laval neighbourhood street | Depends on exact street | Static signs, resident zones and maintenance rules control the space. |
24 hours is not camping permission: park-and-ride lots are intended for transit use, not overnight accommodation in the vehicle.
Laval Winter Parking: Snow Removal Can Change a Legal Space
Laval uses seasonal alternate-parking controls and dynamic illuminated signage to clear roads and sidewalks efficiently.
Parking Ticket, Vehicle Relocation or Towing in Laval
| Problem | What to do now | What to save |
|---|---|---|
| Street restriction activated | Move the vehicle before the prohibited period begins. | Street sign, address and time. |
| Unsure about resident zone | Do not leave the vehicle until arrows and permit times are clear. | Photo of the full sign stack. |
| Parking ticket | Read the issuing authority and contest/payment deadline. | Vehicle position, signs and timestamp. |
| Vehicle missing after maintenance | Contact Laval authorities and confirm whether the vehicle was moved. | Plate, original location and vehicle description. |
| Park-and-ride snow closure | Use another authorized parking location. | Entrance light or closure notice. |
Current cost: Laval lists an $87 parking infraction. If the City has to move the vehicle, an additional $75 charge applies.
Local Parking Strategy by Laval Destination
60-Second Laval Parking Checklist
Street parking
- Read the full sign stack.
- Check arrows.
- Look for resident permit wording.
- Check illuminated dynamic signs.
- Open Info-Stationnement.
- Confirm the rule at return time.
- Save the exact street location.
- Recheck before an overnight stay.
Garage or park-and-ride
- Confirm the current rate.
- Check free vs paid section.
- Check maximum stay.
- Confirm overnight permission.
- Check winter closure notices.
- Record the level or row.
- Photograph the pedestrian entrance.
- Keep payment proof.
Laval Parking Contacts
Ville de Laval
Laval Police / Parking Regulation
Société de transport de Laval
Laval Parking Google Map
Use this map for broad planning. Once you choose a parking facility, navigate to the exact garage or lot entrance rather than only the attraction name.
Final-turn warning: Place Bell, Montmorency and large complexes can have separate pedestrian, transit and vehicle entrances. Slow down before the final turn and follow garage signs.
Official Laval Parking Resources
Street parking
Use this for maintenance restrictions, dynamic illuminated signs and Info-Stationnement.
Open Laval street parking guidanceResident parking zones
Use this to check permit-controlled streets near metro stations and the hospital.
Open Laval parking permit informationMetro and park-and-ride parking
Use this for current Montmorency, Cartier and Le Carrefour prices, overnight limits and winter closures.
Open STL terminal parkingPlace Bell parking
Use this for the official parking map and current event parking purchase options.
Open Place Bell access informationCentre de la Nature
Use this to verify current resident/non-resident parking rates and operating hours.
Open Centre de la Nature ratesAccessible parking
Use this for Laval’s accessible-street-space rules and application information.
Open accessible parking informationLaval Parking FAQs
How much is parking at Montmorency metro?
Paid indoor parking currently costs $10.50 per day. Montmorency also has designated free outdoor park-and-ride spaces.
Can I park free at Montmorency metro?
Yes. STL lists free outdoor spaces for transit users, subject to capacity, reserved areas, the 24-hour maximum and winter maintenance restrictions.
How much is Cartier metro parking?
The paid outdoor section currently costs $7.25 per day. Cartier also provides designated free outdoor park-and-ride parking.
Can I leave my car overnight at Montmorency?
Not in the paid indoor facility. Eligible outdoor park-and-ride spaces can be used by transit users for up to 24 hours, subject to winter closures and reserved-space rules.
Is street parking free in Laval?
Many Laval streets do not use a universal citywide meter system, but every block remains subject to signs, resident permit zones and maintenance restrictions.
What is Info-Stationnement?
Info-Stationnement is Laval’s tool for checking planned or active street-maintenance parking restrictions. Physical street signage always takes priority.
What does a flashing Laval parking sign mean?
A flashing illuminated sign means parking is prohibited on the indicated side during the displayed maintenance period.
How much is parking at Centre de la Nature?
Laval residents park free with accepted proof of residence. Non-residents currently pay $6 for three hours or $9 for the day.
Are there resident-only streets near Place Bell?
Yes. Zone 1 includes streets near Cégep Montmorency and the Montmorency and Concorde metro stations, with resident permit requirements Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
How much is a parking ticket in Laval?
Laval currently lists an $87 parking infraction. If the City must move the vehicle, an additional $75 charge applies.
Independent Laval Parking Information
Parking Guide Hub is not Ville de Laval, Société de transport de Laval, Place Bell, SPAQ, ARTM or any public or private parking operator.
Parking prices, capacity, permit restrictions, event rates, winter closures and dynamic street restrictions can change. Current physical signs and official facility instructions always take priority.
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