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Kensington (Hillhurst-Sunnyside) parking

A walkable shopping and dining village just across the Bow River from downtown, served by the Sunnyside and SAIT/Jubilee CTrain stations.

Tight street parking with 2-hour limits and Residential Permit zones enforced 24/7. A few small paid lots fill quickly on weekends. The Sunnyside CTrain is the easy way in.

Residential permit zones: side streets here are often signed “2 hour parking except by permit” and enforced 24/7. Read the sign before you leave your car.

Cheapest parking in & around Kensington (Hillhurst-Sunnyside)

  1. Closest

    Lot 64 (Downtown West)

    Surface lot · Calgary Parking

    from $2.50

    930 6 Ave SW

    731 m · 11 min walk $16/day max
    Your estimate: $10 · Metered/hourly rate.
    • Accessible
    • Pay by app
    • Transit nearby
  2. Covered

    McDougall Parkade (Lot 28)

    Parkade · Calgary Parking

    from $2.75

    720 5 Ave SW

    882 m · 14 min walk $21/day max
    Your estimate: $11 · Metered/hourly rate.
    • Covered
    • Accessible
    • Pay by app
  3. Covered

    Veritas Parkade (Lot 72)

    Parkade · Calgary Parking

    from $2.75

    615 3 Ave SW

    952 m · 15 min walk $21/day max
    Your estimate: $11 · Metered/hourly rate.
    • Covered
    • Accessible
    • Pay by app
  4. Cheapest

    Lot 26 (Chinatown)

    Surface lot · Calgary Parking

    from $2

    110 2 Ave SE

    1.6 km · 25 min walk $12/day max
    Your estimate: $8 · Metered/hourly rate.
    • Accessible
    • Pay by app
  5. Best value

    Stephen Avenue On-Street (ParkPlus)

    On-street zone · Calgary Parking (ParkPlus)

    from $2.25

    8 Ave SW between 1 St SE and 4 St SW

    1.6 km · 25 min walk $18/day max
    Your estimate: $9 · Metered/hourly rate.
    • Accessible
    • Pay by app
  6. Permit zone

    17 Avenue SW On-Street (ParkPlus)

    On-street zone · Calgary Parking (ParkPlus)

    from $2

    17 Ave SW, Beltline

    1.9 km · 29 min walk $15/day max
    Your estimate: $8 · Metered/hourly rate.
    • Pay by app
  7. Covered

    Centennial Parkade (Lot 54)

    Parkade · Calgary Parking

    from $3

    608 9 Ave SW

    1.2 km · 19 min walk $23/day max
    Your estimate: $12 · Metered/hourly rate.
    • Covered
    • Accessible
    • Pay by app
  8. Covered

    Harmony Parkade (Lot 40)

    Parkade · Calgary Parking

    from $3

    112 5 Ave SW

    1.4 km · 22 min walk $23/day max
    Your estimate: $12 · Metered/hourly rate.
    • Covered
    • Accessible
    • Pay by app
    • Transit nearby

Kensington (Hillhurst-Sunnyside) parking FAQ

Where can I park in Kensington (Hillhurst-Sunnyside)?
Tight street parking with 2-hour limits and Residential Permit zones enforced 24/7. A few small paid lots fill quickly on weekends. The Sunnyside CTrain is the easy way in. The closest paid options include Lot 64 (Downtown West) and McDougall Parkade (Lot 28).
Is street parking free in Kensington (Hillhurst-Sunnyside)?
Kensington (Hillhurst-Sunnyside) has Residential Parking Permit zones (signed “2 hour parking except by permit”) that are enforced 24/7, so don’t exceed the time limit without a permit. Limited free residential parking outside permit zones; Sunnyside CTrain park-free alternative.
What’s the cheapest parking in Kensington (Hillhurst-Sunnyside)?
The cheapest nearby option is Lot 26 (Chinatown) from about $8 for a 2-hour visit. Compare all options above by price and walking distance.

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