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Visitor Parking

    Parking Information on Campus

    Whether you’re visiting campus for an event, meeting, tour, or quick stop, we’ve made parking simple and convenient. Below you’ll find information on how to pay for parking using the HONK and PayByPhone apps, including rates and download links, as well as a complete list of visitor parking lots available across campus.

    Honk

    Available in: P31 Visitor Area, P44 Visitor Area, P01, GTI (P70), and OVC Client Parking.

    1. Download the Honk Mobile app from the App Store or Google Play
    2. Use the Honk Mobile website.
    3. Scan the visitor QR code located at main building entrances and in the parking lots.
    Download for Android
    Download for iOS

    Paybyphone

    Available in: Posted hourly parking areas across campus.

    1. Download the paybyphone app from the App Store or Google Play
    2. Use the paybyphone website.
    3. Call the toll‑free number listed on paybyphone signs in the lot.
    Download for Android
    Download for iOS

    Hourly Rates

    Hourly rates are subject to change.

    paybyphone / HONK RatesPrice
    Hourly$4.00 / hour
    Daily$22.00 / day
    Transaction Fee$0.45 per transaction

    On-Campus Parking Lot Locations & Information

    The following parking lots are available for visitor parking across campus. Each lot listing includes accepted payment methods, parking rates (where applicable), hours of operation, and any parking restrictions or permit requirements to help you plan your visit.

    OVC Companion Animal Hospital / Animal Cancer Centre

    • Parking Lots: Lot P67
      • HONK Mobile signs at lot and available inside hospital lobbies.
      • Monday–Friday, 8 AM–5 PM

    OVC Large Animal Hospital

    • Parking Lots: Lot P25 & P26
      • paybyphone signs at lot and available inside hospital lobbies.
      • Monday–Friday, 8 AM–5 PM

    OVC Smith Lane Animal Hospital (SLAH)

    • Parking Lots: Lot P33
      • 4 dedicated client parking spots
      • Only for scheduled appointments only
      • No payment required (N/A)

    For questions regarding appointments contact the Ontario Veterinary College Health Science Centre.

    For issues with electronic payment, reach out to Parking Services immediately.

    • Who can park: Arboretum guests only.
    • Restrictions: Staff and students are NOT permitted to park here
    • Parking cost: Complimentary (free)
    • Hours: Dawn to Dusk
    • Main Arboretum Parking Lot (off College Avenue)
      • No Parking limit per day
    • Arboretum Lot off Arboretum Road (near Lot P15)
      • Parking limit: Maximum 2 hours per day

    Learn more about The Arboretum

    • Parking Fees are NOT included in Athletic Recreation and Membership fees.
    • Payment is required when using recreation facilities:
      • Monday to Friday: 8 AM to 5 PM
      • Complimentary Hours: After 5 PM on weekdays & all day on weekends
    • paybyphone is available for parking payment.

    More Parking Options

    Contractor Parking Permints
    Guelph-Humber Reciprocal Parking Agreement