Street and sidewalk use for business and activities
The sidewalks in the central business districts of Vancouver are designed to be wide enough to allow enough room for walking traffic at the same time as local business and entertainment activity.
Some activities require permits. Other activities are allowed, as long as guidelines are followed to keep our streets enjoyable and safe for the public.
Explore streets and sidewalk uses
Street vending
The City encourages street vending - including food, and original artwork, crafts and flowers. Street vending can bring people together, and create another outlet for the public to have the convenience of street-level products.
Marketing and canvassing for charity
To market and canvass on City streets, you may need to apply for a Soliciting for Charity licence.
Organizations registered either provincially (Society Act Certificate) or federally (Canada Corporations Act - Part II) as a non-profit organization may apply for a Soliciting for Charity licence.
Political and religious activities
A free permit is required before you can place any structure or object (that is not a table) which conveys political expression on a City street, or hold a religious street meeting.
