Expecting company? New friends and family parking permits now available

Municipal Parking sign. (The Town of Blue Mountains)

Are you expecting a lengthy visit from family and friends? If so, the Town of Blue Mountains has you covered.

This year, municipal officials have introduced Friends and Family Parking Permits, allowing residents to register visitors for a temporary digital parking experience.

To take advantage of this new option, you need to create a household account through the town’s online parking permit portal.

A household account allows you to register multiple household vehicles in one place and easily manage temporary permits for visiting guests throughout the year.

What’s the catch?

Each household can purchase up to 14 calendar days per year at $5 per day plus HST.

When purchasing, you must provide the visitor’s licence plate number and the dates the permit will be used. Registered guest vehicles receive the same parking benefits as residents at town-owned paid parking locations.

The town would also like to remind residents that 2026 digital parking permits are available. They must be registered annually, and people are required to re-register their vehicle for the 2026 calendar year.

With a valid digital parking permit, you may park for free at all municipally owned paid parking locations, including beaches, parks, and trails.