Types of Events

Special Event means an organized occasion, whether of a public or private nature, including a festival, parade, musical attractions, community celebration, sporting event, wedding, and charity event held in a facility or on land that is owned, operated, or otherwise held by the District and where the impact on the public space or access to it is significant or for exclusive use.

Community Event means a Special Event held where there is no fee charged for attendance and that is not held for the purpose of business or profit, but is held for the enjoyment of the community at large.

Commercial Event means a Special Event held where a fee is charged for
attendance or that is held for the purpose of business or otherwise for profit or gain. 

Neighbourhood Event means a Special Event that is organized by the residents
within the District, to which residents of the community generally are invited or
expected to attend; where expected attendance is fewer than two-hundred and fifty (250) individuals per day; no alcohol is being served; and no substantial impacts on local or other traffic are expected.

Registered Charity means a charity that is registered under the Income Tax Act in accordance with Canada Revenue Agency requirements. Special Event Permit Fees apply to all non-profit, not-for-profit and for-profit organizations that are not registered as a charity.

Fees

Damage Deposits

Required for each special event (unless part of a series) in addition to the Special Event fee. 

Refund of Deposit

The Manager of Financial Operations has the authority to approve a full or partial refund of the deposit to the applicant, following inspection of the Special Event site(s) and review of any outstanding costs or charges (e.g. RCMP services).