The Municipal Alcohol Policy (MAP) guides decisions on the use of alcohol at events in City facilities, parks and open spaces. Under the Liquor Licence Act, the City is authorized to recommend to the AGCO permission for applicants to have alcohol at designated City facilities, parks and open spaces.
Municipal Alcohol Policy |
View the Municipal Alcohol Policy before planning your next event. |
List of Designated Facilities (Schedule A) |
The following facilities are designated for alcohol use:
Designated municipal authorities may exclude additional spaces within a designated facility at their discretion (e.g. playing surfaces, dressing rooms). Non-designated Municipal Facilities, Parks and Open SpacesUnless included in the list of designated facilities and open spaces above, alcohol is not permitted in all other municipally owned facilities, parks and open spaces, streets and work sites. Alcohol on Closed StreetsAlcohol is not permitted on streets and boulevards unless approved as part of a street closure by the General Manager-Infrastructure & Operations or designate, or as part of an approved pop up patio operated under an existing restaurant liquor license. |
Controls to limit alcohol use at facilities (Schedule B) |
View Schedule B here: Controls to Limit Alcohol Consumption at Events |
Special Occasion Permits |
Special Occasion Permits (SOPs) allow the sale and service of alcohol for special occasions and are administered by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario. The City must recommend permission for an event organizer to host an event with alcohol on City property prior to an SOP being issued. For outdoor public events, applicants requesting an SOP must provide the following notification to both the City and AGCO:
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Required Signage |
Please download and display the following signage at your event in all ticket sale areas and bar areas:
Additional required signage to be provided by the permit holder:
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