Parking Near Lester B. Pearson Building, ByWard Market
Where Can I Park for the Lester B. Pearson Building?
The Lester B. Pearson Building is at 125 Sussex Drive in Lowertown, near ByWard Market, and Sussex Drive is the clearest approach. Parksy lists parking at 290 m for $2.35 an hour, while a lot at 490 m and a space at 500 m cost $3.25 an hour. A venue option at 111 Sussex Drive was listed at $125 per night plus taxes.
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Parking at the Lester B. Pearson Building on Sussex Drive
The Lester B. Pearson Building is at 125 Sussex Drive in Lowertown, near ByWard Market. Its main entrance faces the ceremonial route on Sussex Drive, so Sussex Drive is the clearest approach for visitors arriving by car (Parks Canada).
A paid parking option was listed at 111 Sussex Drive at $125 per night plus taxes, with free indoor and outdoor parking also described for that venue (CAIDP).
Parksy Parking Spaces Near LBPB
Parksy lists a parking lot and a parking space at 290 m from the site, each priced at $2.35 an hour. The space is on Boteler Street, while the lot is listed in Ottawa without a more specific street description.
At 490 m, a central Ottawa lot is priced at $3.25 an hour, and a space at 197 Cumberland Street is also 500 m away at $3.25 an hour. These options put drivers within walking distance of the Sussex Drive entrance while offering lower hourly prices than the farther listings.
A space at 88 Parent Avenue is 730 m away and costs $6.99 an hour. A lot near Holiday Inn Express Ottawa East is 800 m away and costs $6.99 a day, making the daily-priced option the longer-walk alternative for a full-day visit.
Other Named Parking Near 125 Sussex Drive
The paid option identified at 111 Sussex Drive is the only nearby named facility in the published venue information, with a rate of $125 per night plus taxes (CAIDP). The same venue information describes free indoor and outdoor parking, giving drivers a free alternative associated with that location (CAIDP).
Those spaces are connected with construction site services rather than being described as a public visitor car park, so they should not be treated as a general drop-in facility.
Busy Times and Street Parking Around LBPB
Parking pressure is therefore likely to be greatest around normal office arrival and departure periods rather than during quiet overnight periods.
The building occupies a prominent position on Sussex Drive, and its main entrance faces the ceremonial route (Parks Canada). Drivers approaching surrounding streets should follow the posted parking controls and avoid stopping on the ceremonial route or obstructing the entrance. The site is in Lowertown, near the ByWard Market, where visitor activity can add pressure during busy shopping periods.
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* Please note: parking prices, time limits and fine amounts change frequently and vary by operator, council and local authority. Everything on this page is indicative and provided on a best-endeavours basis. Always check the sign, the operator or the issuing authority before you rely on a figure.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where Can I Park for the Lester B. Pearson Building?
The Lester B. Pearson Building is at 125 Sussex Drive in Lowertown, near ByWard Market, and Sussex Drive is the clearest approach. Parksy lists parking at 290 m for $2.35 an hour, while a lot at 490 m and a space at 500 m cost $3.25 an hour. A venue option at 111 Sussex Drive was listed at $125 per night plus taxes.
What Is the Closest Parksy Parking Near the Lester B. Pearson Building?
Parksy lists a parking lot and a parking space at 290 m from the site, each priced at $2.35 an hour. The space is on Boteler Street, while the lot is listed in Ottawa without a more specific street description. Both options put drivers within walking distance of the Sussex Drive entrance.
Is There Parking at 111 Sussex Drive?
A paid parking option at 111 Sussex Drive was listed at $125 per night plus taxes. The same venue information describes free indoor and outdoor parking. These spaces are connected with construction site services rather than being described as a public visitor car park, so they should not be treated as a general drop-in facility.
How Much Do Nearby Hourly Parking Options Cost?
Parksy lists options at $2.35 an hour at 290 m, $3.25 an hour at 490 m, and $3.25 an hour at 500 m. The 490 m option is a central Ottawa lot, and the 500 m option is at 197 Cumberland Street. A space at 88 Parent Avenue is 730 m away and costs $6.99 an hour.
What Is the Cheapest Daily Parking Option Nearby?
A lot near Holiday Inn Express Ottawa East is 800 m away and costs $6.99 a day. It is the longer-walk alternative for a full-day visit. The closer listed options at 290 m cost $2.35 an hour, while options at 490 m and 500 m cost $3.25 an hour.
When Is Parking Likely to Be Busiest Around the Building?
Parking pressure is likely to be greatest around normal office arrival and departure periods rather than during quiet overnight periods. Visitor activity near the ByWard Market can add pressure during busy shopping periods. Drivers should follow posted parking controls and avoid stopping on the ceremonial route or obstructing the entrance.
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