Parking Office Closure Notice
The Parking Office will be closed on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Thank you for your understanding.
Parking and Sustainable Transportation
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Parking permit information
Click to learn about types of parking permits and how to register. Request a permit.
Parking maps
Maps of the parking at Main Campus, 200 Lees and RGN/Alta Vista.
Cycling
Cycling is one of the best ways to commute to and from the University of Ottawa.
Carpooling
You don’t need us to tell you that carpooling can save you money on gas and vehicle maintenance, and can even reduce stress.
Alternative transportation
Various alternative transportation options available to you.
Shuttle bus
Shuttle bus services for uOttawa.
Electric vehicle charging
Do you drive an electric vehicle? uOttawa has 38 spaces dedicated to EV charging on our campuses.
FAQ
FAQ for parking and sustainable transportation.
There’s a new way to park at uOttawa!
Now you can pay for daily parking using the HotSpot app from the comfort of your car! Get reminders when your time is running out, and top up the meter from your mobile device. You can even save money by saving unused time on the meter for your next trip to Campus. Plus new users get their first half hour of parking free!
Our team
The Parking and Sustainable Transportation Division, made up of a team of security guards and administrative staff, strives to offer professional and outstanding quality service by responding to parking requests from the university community, while assuring an environment that is safe for pedestrians, cyclists and motorists alike. Furthermore, the security guards of this division offer support to security guards of the Security Division by intervening in a variety of situations and incidents. This division also encompasses the Transportation Demand Management program, an initiative engaged in developing sustainable transportation.
If you have any questions related to the services offered by this division, please contact one of the member found below:
Contact us
Office of the Chief Risk Officer
Parking and Sustainable Transportation Office
139 Louis-Pasteur
Room 133
Ottawa ON, K1N 6N5
Tel : 613-562-5785
[email protected]
Business hours
Monday to Friday
August 15 - May 14: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
May 15 - August 14: 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.