Parking Near Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica, ByWard Market
Where Can I Park for Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica?
The closest official option is the paid parking lot behind Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica, entered from Parent Avenue. A nearby Parksy space is 20 m away for $6.99 a day, while 88 Parent Avenue offers parking 140 m away for $6.99 an hour. Weekend Masses also have free parking in the official lot and marked parishioner spaces.
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- 385 Sussex Drive
- Closest listed space
- Affordable Parking Near Notre-Dame Basilica, Ottawa, 20 m (1 min walk)
Parking Near ByWard Market
Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica, with private parking spaces bookable nearby on Parksy. Photo: Pexels
Parking Behind Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica on Parent Avenue
The closest official option is the paid parking lot behind Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica, with entry from Parent Avenue (notredameottawa.com). It places drivers close to the site at 385 Sussex Drive in Rideau-Vanier, near ByWard Market, without relying on a longer walk from a commercial garage.
Those conditions apply to the designated parishioner spaces, while the lot is otherwise described as paid parking (notredameottawa.com).
Parksy Spaces Within Walking Distance of the Rideau-Vanier Site
The nearest Parksy listing is an affordable parking space near Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica, 20 m away, priced at $6.99 a day. A space at 88 Parent Avenue is 140 m away and costs $6.99 an hour, offering a named alternative close to the cathedral’s Parent Avenue approach.
Further options include covered parking at 41 George Street, 350 m away at $2.25 an hour, and a Rideau Centre garage space 370 m away at $19.08 an hour.
Mass Times and Street Conditions Around Sussex Drive and Parent Avenue
Weekend Masses also have free parking (notredameottawa.com), so the official lot and the marked parishioner spaces are particularly relevant for weekend visitors.
The official parking entrance is on Parent Avenue, while the public lot is near St. Patrick Street behind the cathedral (notredameottawa.com; gpcso.org). Those named access points are useful for approaching the site directly rather than searching along Sussex Drive. The cathedral is 340 m from the centre of ByWard Market, placing the visit within a busy inner-city area.
Buses on Dalhousie Street for Access to the Cathedral
Ottawa buses #1 and #9 run on Dalhousie Street for access to Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica (notredameottawa.com). Public transport can avoid the need to find a space behind the cathedral, particularly when the parishioner parking area is reserved around Mass.
The site stands at 385 Sussex Drive in Rideau-Vanier, near ByWard Market. ByWard Market centre is 340 m away, so visitors arriving in the market area can continue on foot to the cathedral. Dalhousie Street is the named transit approach provided for the site (notredameottawa.com).
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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 Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica?
The closest official option is the paid parking lot behind Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica, entered from Parent Avenue. A nearby Parksy space is 20 m away for $6.99 a day, while 88 Parent Avenue offers parking 140 m away for $6.99 an hour. Weekend Masses also have free parking in the official lot and marked parishioner spaces.
What Is the Closest Official Parking Option?
The closest official option is the paid parking lot behind Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica, with entry from Parent Avenue. It places drivers close to the site at 385 Sussex Drive in Rideau-Vanier, near ByWard Market. The designated parishioner spaces have specific conditions, while the lot is otherwise described as paid parking.
What Is the Nearest Parksy Parking Space and Its Price?
The nearest Parksy listing is an affordable parking space near Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica, 20 m away, priced at $6.99 a day.
Is Parking Free During Weekend Masses?
Weekend Masses also have free parking, making the official lot and marked parishioner spaces particularly relevant for weekend visitors. The official parking entrance is on Parent Avenue, while the public lot is near St. Patrick Street behind the cathedral. The cathedral is 340 m from the centre of ByWard Market.
What Are the Nearby Parking Alternatives?
Further Parksy options include covered parking at 41 George Street, 350 m away at $2.25 an hour, and a Rideau Centre garage space 370 m away at $19.08 an hour. These provide alternatives to the official lot behind Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica when a nearby space is preferred.
Which Buses Provide Access to the Cathedral?
Ottawa buses #1 and #9 run on Dalhousie Street for access to Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica. Public transport can avoid the need to find a space behind the cathedral, particularly when the parishioner parking area is reserved around Mass. ByWard Market centre is 340 m away, allowing visitors to continue on foot.
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