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Quick Stats

Student Parking Lot? Yes
McIntyre Garage and Upper Residences.
Freshmen Allowed to Park? Yes
It's based on proximity to residence halls; preference given to those with limited access to public transportation
Approximate Parking Permit Cost
  • $130 per month for Upper Residencies
  • $420 per term for McIntyre Garage
Common Parking Tickets Parking on a residential street without a permit: $40

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

Students who live in a city must make some sacrifices. One of these sacrifices is cheap and accessible parking. McGill does not see it as their responsibility to provide parking, given that there is so much cheap public transportation available. Since the school is not helpful, it is advisable to take that hint and not bother bringing a car, at least for the first year. If, in the course of getting an apartment, an affordable space comes up, it might be worth looking into, but owning a car and parking is pretty excessive and indulgent for students living in this city.

Permits are reasonably priced in comparison to other city schools, but again the availability of spots is low. Students with a car are often asked by friends to take them on errands, adding another reason why it is better not to have a car on campus, for needy friends are just that—needy. The only perk students can address is having access for easy roadtrips or going home, two of the most common reasons for students to use public transportation, for everything a student needs is within walking distance.

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Parking at McGill University

aeb34

'14

History

2.7
C+

Not Really Any Parking

There isn't an official parking lot, but there are many spots around campus that are either free, or are very cheap. There's not really any need to drive though.

May 13, 2011

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Parking at McGill University

Nolan5689

'11

Wildlife and Fisheries Management

3.5
B

Parking at Mac

Plenty of places. By semeter or year is good but if you need to randomly drive to school the per day rate is expensive.

Nov 07, 2010

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Parking at McGill University

jhudson32

'13

Economics

2.7
C+

Parking Isn't Very Necessary

I'd say 95% of students who aren't Montreal natives do not own a car. That said, parking on campus isn't really available if you do have a car (that I know of) Parking on the street is fairly easy to come by, but its never guaranteed. Honestly, youre better off just walking to class from your dorm or apartment.

Jul 29, 2010

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Facts

Getting a Parking Permit

Priority is given to students with disabilities and to students who live beyond access to public transportation. See www.mcgill.ca/ancillary/parking/student for details.

Did You Know?

Best Places to Find a Parking Spot:
Side streets off of Maisonneuve or Sherbrooke

Good Luck Getting a Parking Spot Here:
Campus parking lots

Parking ServicesWhat's This?

McGill Parking Services
3550 University St., Room 030
(514) 398-4559

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