Changes to University Avenue public parkade access August 26–September 13, 2024
As part of the continuing construction for the new Emergency Department, there will be changes to the entrance and exit access of the University Avenue public parkade. There will be periodic parkade entry and exit lane closures, and a separate entry and exit will be accessible during this time.
The is anticipated to be finished in three weeks, beginning on Monday, August 26, and ending September 13, 2024. We value your patience and understanding.
There may be limited parking availability within the Parkade and immediate area. Please allow yourself extra time to ensure you are on time for appointments. If it is possible and convenient patients can be dropped at the Women's/Adult entrance before parking the car.
Our multilevel public parkade, located on University Avenue just east of the IWK, is for patient, family, and visitor use.
Your entry ticket
When you enter the parkade you'll receive an entry ticket. Take this ticket with you when you enter the IWK, do not leave it on your dash. When your IWK visit is finished, use your entry ticket to pay for parking at either an automated pay station, or at the exit gate.
Paying for parking
Using the automated parking pay stations located in the IWK Gallery, near both entrances to the parkade, you can pay for parking with cash, debit, or credit card.
You can also pay at the exit gates in the parkade using your chip-enabled credit or debit card. Simply insert your ticket then tap your credit or debit card to pay.
Daily parking rates
First hour - $3.00
Second or third hour - $2.00 each hour
Fourth hour - $3.00
Each remaining hour - $2.00
Daily maximum rate: $14.00 (6:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.)
Night, weekend, and holiday parking rates
First and second hour - $2.00 each hour
Third hour - $1.00
Nightly maximum rate: $5.00 (6:00 p.m. - 6:00 a.m.)
The night rate will be automatically added if your park time extends past 6:00 p.m.
Patient weekly parking pass
Week one - $30
Each subsequent week - $25
Family weekly parking pass
Families purchasing a weekly parking pass must do so by visiting the Protection Services Desk located on the 2nd floor inside the Women's Building Lobby. Weekly parking passes may be purchased using debit or credit only.
The hourly rates listed above are for each hour, or any part thereof.
If you have questions or comments please feel free to contact IWK Parking Coordinator, Michelle Braman at 902-470-8286.