Northern Bruce Peninsula is making some adjustments to the paid parking system for this upcoming season.
Council approved continuing the program from May 15 to Sept. 15, but relocate three paid parking machines during a meeting on Monday.
The municipality runs the seasonal paid parking program in an effort to manage visitor traffic, support pedestrian safety, and reduce congesting in high-traffic areas.
The program most recently ran from May 15 to Sept. 15 in Tobermory and Lion’s Head, as well as at McCurdy Drive until Oct. 15.
At the end of the most recent season, council reviewed how the program operated, as well as potential adjustments. Residents were also encouraged to provide their thoughts on the paid parking program.
One raised concerns about parking availability for loading and unloading boats at Little Tub Harbour, while another commented how the parking at the end of Dunks Bay Road has improved, but visitors ignore the restrictions at the cemetery and other no-parking areas.
In response, the municipality set up a temporary stopping area at Little Tub Harbour to allow for safe loading and unloading for boaters, and enforcement staff are being deployed to manage parking activity. Enforcement staff will be in place for the upcoming season.
The current regulations for paid parking across Northern Bruce Peninsula will remain in effect for the upcoming season.
Ahead of the 2026 paid parking season and with the implementation of reservation parking at Big Tub, Borchardt, and Dyers Bays, council approved moving these three parking machines to Bay Street South.
Chief Bylaw Officer Carol Hopkins says the relocation of the paid parking machines will increase user access.