Parking at The Ottawa Hospital

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Civic Campus parking

  • Lot P-1 (covered): North of the main entrance and south of Ruskin Street.
  • Lot P-2 (surface): North of the Heart Institute and north of Ruskin Street.
    Alternative routes for patient drop-off
  • Lot P-7 (surface): Across from the Emergency Department, off Carling Avenue.
  • Parking meters: Close to most entrances.

Civic Campus map

Map of the Civic Campus showing the locations of buildings, parking areas, entrances, the emergency department, the Heart Institute, and access routes.
Download Civic Campus Map(1.39 MB)

General Campus parking

  • Critical Care Wing (CCW) Lot (surface): Beside the Critical Care Wing.
  • Parking garage (covered): Beside the main entrance just off Smyth Road.
  • Lot 14 Rehabilitation Centre: Near the Rehabilitation Centre entrance (limited space).
  • Parking meters: At the main entrance.

General Campus map

Map of the General Campus showing building layout, parking areas, main entrances, Emergency (Level 2), Cancer Centre, Critical Care Wing, and access routes.
Download General Campus Map(1.48 MB)

Riverside Campus parking

  • Parking lot A (surface): Outside the main entrance of the hospital.
  • Parking lot B (surface): Outside the main entrance to Medical Building at 1919 Riverside Drive.
  • Parking meters: Outside the main entrances of both buildings.

Riverside Campus map

Map of the Riverside Campus showing building layout, parking areas, entrances, and access routes.
Download Riverside Campus Map(349.15 KB)
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Accessible parking

All gated patient and visitor parking lots have accessible parking spaces. On-street accessible parking is also available. Please refer to the maps above for parking locations at each campus.

Short-term parking rates

15 to 30 minutes

$4.50

30 minutes to 1 hour

$8.50

1 to 1.5 hours

$13

Daily maximum (to 11:59 p.m.)

$16

Parking meters

$1 = 5 minutes
$12 = 1 hour

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Please note that some metered parking spaces (including accessible spaces) located at campus main entrances have time restrictions to support turnover for shorter visits.

Short-term parking questions

Using the ticket you received upon entry, you may pay inside the campus at one of the pay machines or pay at the exit gate with a credit or debit card.

If you misplaced your parking ticket, please go to one of the pay machines inside the hospital, press the Lost Ticket option and proceed with your payment.

Option 1: Pay at the parking meter by following the steps on the screen.  

Option 2:  Scan the QR code listed on the parking meter with your mobile device, or download the Flowbird app on your mobile device and follow the instructions.  

Discounted patient and visitor parking passes

Parking passes give in-and-out privileges to the following patient and visitor lots:

Civic Campus: P1, P2, P7
General Campus: Garage, Lot 5, Lot 14
Riverside Campus: Lot A

They are transferable between patients and their families. 

  • Purchase all parking passes at pay stations only.
  • Non-consecutive day passes expire one year from date of purchase.
  • All discounted patient and visitor parking passes are non-refundable. 

Day pass

$16

7 consecutive days

$56

5 days (non-consecutive)

$40

10 days (non-consecutive)

$80

30 days (non-consecutive)

$240

Parking pass questions

To purchase a patient/visitor parking pass, go inside the hospital and find a pay station. Press the intercom button to speak to an agent who will help you secure your pass.

Watch a video about getting a pass.  

Dispose of the ticket you received upon entry and use your parking pass when exiting and entering.

If you have misplaced/damaged your parking pass, please go to one of the pay stations inside the hospital and press the intercom button to speak to an agent. Present your receipt. If you don’t have your receipt with you, spell out the last name used to purchase your parking pass and the agent will reprint your pass at the machine.  

Yes, you may share your parking pass with your family members. Please note that consecutive attempts to enter and/or exit a parking facility with a patient/visitor pass are not permitted.

Parking passes give in-and-out privileges to the following patient and visitor lots:

Civic Campus: P1, P2, P7
General Campus: Garage, Lot 5, Lot 14
Riverside Campus: Lot A

Please ensure you use the pass when you enter and when you exit. Never take a ticket from the gate.

All parking revenues go to buying medical equipment and building new patient care environments.

Contact us

613-737-8899 ext. 85600

parking@toh.ca

A parking agent is available on site from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.