Parking Updates as Preparations Begin for Downtown Event Centre

As preparations advance for construction of the new downtown Event Centre, several changes to parking operations — including adjusted rates, lot closures and the introduction of new parking areas — will take effect before the end of the year.

To accommodate construction activity, a section of the downtown core will be fenced off, resulting in a decrease of approximately 270 parking spots. To help offset this impact, the City is establishing new public parking areas, while also implementing additional initiatives.

The full perimeter of the Event Centre construction area will be secured as early as January 1, 2026. The following are the expected timelines for significant parking lot closures and openings:

  • Shaughnessy Street West Lot
    (Located across Shaughnessy Street from the Sudbury Theatre Centre.)
    • Unavailable as early as December 1.
  • Shaughnessy Street B Lot
    (Located to the south of the former Wacky Wings on Shaughnessy Street)
    • Partial closure as of mid-December.
    • Complete closure as early as January 1, 2026.
  • Minto Street Parking Lot
    (Located on Minto Street across from the Sudbury Community Arena.)
    • Partial closure as of mid-December.
    • Complete closure as early as January 1, 2026.
  • CP Rail Lot
    • Improvements to the lot are expected to be complete and available for monthly pass holders and daily parking as of mid-December.
  • Shaughnessy Street East Lot
    (Located beside the Sudbury Theatre Centre.)
    • Work will be completed to increase available parking spaces. Bylaw Services will communicate with monthly passholders about availability for use of new space.

Monthly Pass Holder Information

Beginning December 1, 2025, monthly pass holders for the Shaughnessy West, Shaughnessy B and Minto Street parking lots will automatically transition to the CP Parking Lot monthly rate. Pass holders may continue using their existing lots until construction barriers are installed.

Free Transit Pilot Program

A pilot program for free transit for event ticket holders will be implemented on event days. Passengers can receive free transit citywide by presenting their paper or electronic ticket for that day to the bus operator, starting two hours before the event and continuing until the end of the day.