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Queen Street Pedestrian Project

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The Queen Street Pedestrian Project has ended. 

In light of the ongoing COVID-19 situation and in an effort to support physical distancing with downtown Port Perry, the Township, with the support of the Port Perry BIA, will be opening up Queen Street on weekends starting July 25, 2020.

The area between Perry Street and Water Street will be fully open to pedestrians and closed to vehicular traffic. Between John Street and Perry Street, the sidewalk on the north side of Queen Street will be expanded into the existing on-street parking area. Queen Street will be open to vehicular traffic between John and Perry Street and the on-street

In light of the ongoing COVID-19 situation and in an effort to support physical distancing with downtown Port Perry, the Township, with the support of the Port Perry BIA, will be opening up Queen Street on weekends starting July 25, 2020.

The area between Perry Street and Water Street will be fully open to pedestrians and closed to vehicular traffic. Between John Street and Perry Street, the sidewalk on the north side of Queen Street will be expanded into the existing on-street parking area. Queen Street will be open to vehicular traffic between John and Perry Street and the on-street parking would still be available on the south side of Queen Street in this area.

In addition to other municipal parking lots in the downtown area, parking is also available on weekends being the municipal office building at 181 Perry Street and behind the Visitor’s Centre on Queen Street. In addition, 5 temporary accessible parking spaces will be provided along Perry Street and Water Street to replace the existing accessible parking spaces that would be temporarily unavailable along Queen Street. Click here to view a map of available downtown parking lots.

These efforts are intended to help make downtown Port Perry a safe place to walk, shop and eat.

The Queen Street Pedestrian Project has ended. 

  • Queen Street four week Pedestrian Pilot comes to an end

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    The Queen Street Pedestrian Pilot has come to an end.

    Queen Street will be open to vehicular traffic this weekend August 22 & 23.

    Thank you to all those who participated. Full public notice details: scugog.ca/news

  • Washroom Reminder

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    When visiting Queen Street during the pedestrian project, many are wondering where they will be able to use the restroom. Since store washrooms are open strictly to paying customers, there will be multiple temporary washrooms in place throughout the weekend, found in Palmer Park as well as on Perry Street in front of the Township Office. Click here for a map detailing where these washrooms can be found.

  • Queen Street Pedestrian Survey

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    We want to hear your opinion on the Queen Street Pedestrian Project! Take our Queen Street Pedestrian survey as well as our Quick Poll questions so that your voice can be heard throughout the community. Your input will be used to ensure that the project is being carried out as best it can, while staying up to date with the community's comments/concerns.

  • Looking for parking?

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    With the Queen Street Pedestrian Project closing Queen Street, between Water Street and Perry Street each Saturday and Sunday, for the next four weeks, here’s what you need to know regarding parking downtown. There is free public parking in nine municipal lots. Additional private parking will be made available to the public behind the Visitor’s Centre (250 Queen Street), on weekends. Five new temporary accessible parking spaces have also been added.

  • Queen Street Pedestrian Project to commence July 25

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    The Queen Street pedestrian project will commence Saturday, July 25, 2020. Shutting down portions of Queen Street, between Perry Street and Water Street, to vehicular traffic and opening to to pedestrians, Saturdays and Sundays throughout July and August. This is in an effort to expand the walking space and support physical distancing within downtown Port Perry. The enhanced Queen Street pedestrian areas will allow people to move safely in the downtown again, while supporting local businesses.