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Dal's SmartTrip program

HÂþ»­ University has partnered with HRM’s SmartTrip program to inspire students, faculty, and staff to engage in alternative sustainable transportation decisions, which supports Dal’s overall goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions. 

CarShare Halifax

HÂþ»­ has now signed a workplace agreement with CarShare HFX! Find out how your department can sign up and gain access to CarShare HFX's fleet of cars around the city.

HÂþ»­ is contracted with HotSpot for parking services. Individual license plates indicate whether or not you have paid for parking. This is called a VIRTUAL PERMIT.
  • To purchase a permit (Annual or term),Ìýyou will use the ÌýÌý
  • To purchase short-term parking, use the on your phone. (There is a small fee to use the HotSpot App.)

The Agricultural CampusÌýdoes not require a parking permit. Vehicles do not need to be registered. For those from the AC who travel to Halifax Campus please use short term parking through theÌýHotSpot app.

Accessible and Reserved parking spacesÌýrequire special permits and are not for general use. Ownership of a permit is not transferable. Only one permit per person allowed but more than one license plate may be added to an account for those who own more than one vehicle.Ìý
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Parking pass support is available by calling HotSpot atÌý1-855-712-5888
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Your license plate is now seen as your parking permit.
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How to purchase parkingÌýÌý

Faculty, Staff and Students

NET ID and PASSWORD REQUIRED

Purchase yearly virtual permits below through the HotSpot websiteÌýNOT the HotSpot App.

(If you do not see the type of permit you wish to purchase, email parking@dal.ca)

Pay by credit or payroll deduction online. To pay by cheque, cash or debit please visit the security house at 1252 LeMarchant Street.

Short-Term Parking

Coming to Dal for a meeting, one class or just one day?

You must download the HotSpot App on your smartphone. Learn how on this webpageÌý

Watch a video hereÌý.Ìý

*** PLEASE NOTE ***
Purchase of a General Virtual Permit does not guarantee a spot

We sell more general permits than we have spots to allow for people who come and go from campus throughout the day. Refunds are available for all types of parking permits within 30 days of purchase.

Only those who purchase RESERVED Virtual Permits are guaranteed a spot.

Parking - FAQs

Learn more about parking here with our Frequently Asked Questions.Ìý

Read the FAQs

Parking Policies

Parking Maps

See PDFs for daytime and evening parking options on the Halifax campuses.Ìý

Parking Maps

2024-2025 Rates