Hawker and Peddler Licence Application (Event Promoter)

Attention: The business information set out on this form is public information and will be released to any person who makes a request for it.

Personal information is protected under the following legislation: In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.M.56, Section 28(2), this is to advise you that the personal information collected on this form will ONLY be used for the proper administration to process a business licence application.

An Event Promoter is a person or an organization promoting an event within the City of St. Catharines that has hawkers and peddlers in attendance. This licence is required anytime there is an event that is hosting numerous vendors who will be selling wares, goods and food. The organization or company that is hosting the event must obtain this licence as they are responsible to ensure that everyone has proper TSSA Certification, insurance and Health inspections.

Fees and documentation:

Event Promoter Fee: $246.10*

*On January 22, 2024, City Council passed a motion to waive 25 per cent of the required business licence fee for 2026.

Required documentation:

• A completed application from the event operator
• Letter of permission from the property owner (if operating on private property)
• Park Permit (if you wish to operate on City property)
• A detailed site plan. This can be hand drawn, but it will need to include:
  • measurements as to distance from sidewalks and roads
  • where cooking instruments/vendors will be located
  • any tents
  • Porta-potties

Note that any payment will need to be made after your application is has been processed.

 Business information and attachments

I/we hereby make application for the above noted licence and agree to operate the said business in accordance with the by-laws of the City of St. Catharines. I/we certify that the information contained in this application is true and correct.