Parking Near McKnight–Westwinds Station, Martindale
Where Can I Park at McKnight–Westwinds Station?
McKnight–Westwinds has an at-grade commuter car park at 36 Street NE with 949 listed spaces, including 896 free spaces identified by Calgary Transit. Reserved parking is also available through the station map, and reserved spaces become free after 10 a.m. on weekdays. Parksy lists paid alternatives from $2.25 an hour, 440 m from the station.
- Address
- McKnight-Westwinds Bus Terminal
- Closest listed space
- Secure Commercial Garage Space in Calgary - Book Now!, 440 m (6 min walk)
- Nearest station
- Martindale station, 1.6 km (20 min walk)
Parking Near Martindale
A train at a railway station platform Photo: Pexels / Debabrata Mukherjee
McKnight–Westwinds Station’s 36 Street NE Park-and-Ride
The station has an at-grade commuter car park at 36 Street NE, with 949 spaces listed for the stop (Wikipedia). Calgary Transit identifies 896 spaces as free at McKnight-Westwinds (calgarytransit.com), making the park-and-ride the main choice for drivers approaching from Westwinds and nearby Martindale.
The site is intended for commuter access and includes both free and reserved parking (Wikipedia; calgarytransit.com). Calgary Transit’s location page provides a reserved-parking map when the station is selected (calgarytransit.com), while the wider park-and-ride programme states that reserved spaces become free after 10 a.m. on weekdays (calgarytransit.com). Drivers using the station car park can therefore choose between the free supply and a reserved option rather than relying only on nearby commercial spaces.
Parksy Parking Near the Westwinds Terminal
Parksy lists two secure garage spaces 440 m from the station at $2.25 an hour each. These covered options suit commuters who want a bookable space close to the terminal without using the open park-and-ride. A further parking space on 36 Street Northeast is 500 m away and costs $2.25 an hour, placing it within a short walk for drivers who prefer a nearby street-side location.
For longer stays, Parksy lists covered parking 1.4 km away at $100 a month. Monthly parking in Calgary Martindale is 1.6 km away at $300 a month, while covered monthly parking at 32 Falsby Court NE is 1.7 km away at $500 a month. The $100 monthly option suits a driver willing to walk farther for the lowest listed monthly price; the Martindale and Falsby Court spaces are better suited to drivers seeking a recurring arrangement closer to the surrounding neighbourhoods.
Commuter Choices at McKnight–Westwinds
The station’s 949-space at-grade car park is designed for commuter access (Wikipedia), but weekday demand can make the free area most useful for earlier arrivals. Calgary Transit lists 896 free spaces at McKnight-Westwinds (calgarytransit.com), alongside reserved parking shown through its station map (calgarytransit.com). A reserved space gives a regular weekday commuter a more predictable option than searching after the morning rush.
Reserved parking spaces become free after 10 a.m. on weekdays (calgarytransit.com), so the reserved area can also serve later arrivals once that time has passed. Calgary Transit’s park-and-ride programme includes both free and reserved parking (calgarytransit.com), making the station suitable for drivers who need either a no-fee daily park or a recurring reserved arrangement. The nearby Parksy garages provide hourly booking at $2.25 an hour for drivers who need a paid alternative rather than a transit-operated space.
Parking Rules on Streets Around Westwinds
Calgary Parking advises drivers near CTrain stations to park only where signage clearly allows it and to follow posted time limits (calgaryparking.com). The guidance is particularly relevant on streets around the Westwinds terminal, where a legal-looking space can still be restricted by a signed limit or station-area control. Drivers should also keep clear of driveways, sidewalks and intersections, all specifically identified in Calgary Parking’s station guidance (calgaryparking.com).
Enforcement near CTrain stations focuses on tickets for parking contrary to signs, time limits and access rules (calgaryparking.com). A street space is therefore not a substitute for the station’s designated park-and-ride unless the signs permit the stay.
Martindale Connections and Alternatives to Driving
Martindale station is the nearest listed station, 1.6 km away and a 20-minute walk from the station. The station is in Westwinds near Martindale, with the locality’s centre 1.5 km away. Drivers who cannot use the main park-and-ride can consider the Martindale area, where Parksy lists a monthly space 1.6 km away for $300 a month.
McKnight-Westwinds is also served by the McKnight-Westwinds Bus Terminal, making a bus-to-rail interchange possible at the station address. Moovit identifies Whitehorn CTrain station as the nearest light-rail station to the Park & Ride-McKnight-Westwinds, at a 23-minute walk (moovitapp.com). The park-and-ride also has two EV charging stations maintained by FLO at 3777 Westwinds Drive NE (PlugShare), which gives electric-vehicle drivers an additional reason to use the station site.
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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 at McKnight–Westwinds Station?
McKnight–Westwinds has an at-grade commuter car park at 36 Street NE with 949 listed spaces, including 896 free spaces identified by Calgary Transit. Reserved parking is also available through the station map, and reserved spaces become free after 10 a.m. on weekdays. Parksy lists paid alternatives from $2.25 an hour, 440 m from the station.
How Many Free Parking Spaces Are at McKnight-Westwinds?
Calgary Transit identifies 896 free spaces at McKnight-Westwinds. The wider at-grade commuter car park has 949 spaces listed for the stop. The park-and-ride includes both free and reserved parking, so drivers can choose a no-fee daily space or a recurring reserved arrangement.
Is Reserved Parking Available at the Station?
Reserved parking is available through Calgary Transit’s station location page, which provides a reserved-parking map when the station is selected. Reserved spaces become free after 10 a.m. on weekdays. A reserved space gives a regular weekday commuter a more predictable option than searching after the morning rush.
What Paid Parking Is Near McKnight-Westwinds?
Parksy lists two secure garage spaces 440 m from the station at $2.25 an hour each. It also lists a space on 36 Street Northeast 500 m away for $2.25 an hour. For longer stays, covered parking is listed 1.4 km away at $100 a month.
What Are the Parking Rules on Streets Around the Terminal?
Calgary Parking advises drivers near CTrain stations to park only where signage clearly allows it and to follow posted time limits. Drivers should keep clear of driveways, sidewalks and intersections. Enforcement focuses on tickets for parking contrary to signs, time limits and access rules.
What Alternatives Are Available If I Cannot Use the Main Park-and-Ride?
Martindale station is 1.6 km away and a 20-minute walk, while Parksy lists monthly parking in Calgary Martindale at $300 a month. McKnight-Westwinds also has the McKnight-Westwinds Bus Terminal for bus-to-rail interchange, plus two EV charging stations at 3777 Westwinds Drive NE.
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