Visitors may park in designated visitor parking spaces for up to two hours and are charged in 30-minute increments. For a full day, visitors can park in general or economy lots. Pay parking is in effect Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. except on statutory holidays or university closures.
Daily parking is available in economy and general parking lots located around the perimeter of campus. Use the maps to identify the correct parking area before purchasing your parking session through SMRTpass.
Perimeter parking with the lowest daily rate.
Zone ID: 1046
Convenient daily parking throughout campus.
Zone ID: 1048
Visitor parking is available in designated orange lots near the centre of campus. Parking is charged by the half hour for a maximum stay of two hours.
Zone ID: 1045
Scan the QR code displayed in your parking lot or visit SMRTpass online.
Choose the parking option that best suits your visit to campus.
Visitor parking is available in the core of campus (orange lots) and is designed for short visits.
Notice: Effective March 20, 2026, Lot I has changed to visitor parking. Please follow the posted parking signage and payment instructions.
Daily permits are available in economy and general parking lots around the perimeter of campus.
| Parking type | Daily rate |
|---|---|
| Economy | $5.00 |
| General | $6.50 |
Purchase your daily permit using the SMRTpass QR code located in the parking lot or online before leaving your vehicle.
Learn more about Veteran parking and when parking regulations are in effect on campus.
Anyone displaying veteran licence plates, including staff, students and visitors, may park at no charge in:
No parking payment is required when displaying eligible veteran licence plates.
Paid parking by e-permit or daily permit is enforced:
Free parking is available after 5 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays and on recognized statutory holidays and university closures.
Overnight parking is restricted on campus to help ensure the safety, security and proper operation of university parking facilities.
University property may not be used as a dwelling space. Occupying a parked vehicle overnight is prohibited, regardless of whether a valid parking permit is displayed.
Vehicles found in contravention of these regulations may be ticketed and/or towed at the owner's expense.
Overnight parking is only permitted in the following lots, unless prior approval has been granted by the TRU Parking Office:
For complete parking regulations, please see the Parking Terms and Conditions.
