Knowledge Base

Can I store my recreation vehicle (trailer/motorhome/boat) in my front driveway?

• Yes, Parking in frontage is permitted between April 2 and October 29, provided that the RV must be at least 0.6 metres back from the interior edge of the municipal Sidewalk or curb if there is no municipal sidewalk, and no portion of a RV is permitted to protrude into the roadway.

Can I park my recreation vehicle (trailer/motorhome/boat) on the street?

• Yes, recreation vehicles may be parked on the street in a residential area for forty-eight (48) hours for the purpose of loading and unloading.
• Note that any trailer parked on the street must be attached to a vehicle at all times.
• The RV or trailer must not block, obstruct, impede, or hinder traffic or become a public safety hazard
• And RV or trailer must be parked directly adjacent to the owner’s property as shown in the records of the motor vehicle registry. No projections, slides, or attachments should be extended that inhibit the safe removal of the RV or trailer. This includes the use of cords, hoses, and/or hookups, except for temporary servicing.

What kinds of vehicles are considered recreation vehicle?

A “recreation vehicle” is a vehicle or trailer that is designed, constructed and equipped, either temporarily or permanently, as an accommodation for travel, vacation, or recreational use, whether licensed or unlicensed, and includes, but is not limited to, the following:

• Travel trailers/tent trailers
• Motorized homes & conversions
• Slide-in camper
• Chassis-mounted camper
• Boat
• All-terrain vehicle
• Snowmobile
• Utility trailer