Refreshment Business Licences

The Legislative Services Department facilitates the licensing process for Refreshment Business Licences in accordance with By-law 2024-22. If your business fits within one of the following definitions, from the By-law, you are required to apply for a Refreshment Business Licence, in order to operate in the town of Gravenhurst:

  • 2.9 Mobile Cart means a pushcart, pedal-driven cart, wagon, or other nonmotorized cart.
  • 2.10 Mobile Refreshment Stand means a portable building or structure that is used to prepare and/or serve food to the general public.
  • 2.11 Mobile Refreshment Vehicle means a Vehicle or Mobile Cart from which food is sold or offered for sale for consumption by the public and includes a wagon, a trailer, bicycle carts and food trucks, but does not include a Catering Truck.

Refreshment business operators can acquire their licence by applying online, or by contacting the Legislative Services staff at 705-687-3412, extension 8. 

The licensing period is from January 1st to December 31st, each calendar year.

Apply for a *2026* Refreshment Business Licence

Click here for Refreshment Business Frequently Asked Questions

Legislative Services Documents
  • Written permission from property owner (if leased)
  • Copy of Driver's Licence
  • Copy of Business Name Registration (if applicable)
  • Picture of Refreshment Vehicle
  • Copy of Vehicle Registration (if applicable)
  • Certificate of Insurance - General Liability (min. $5,000,000)
  • Certificate of Insurance - Standard OAP 1 Automobile Policy (min. $5,000,000)
  • Special Events Permit and/or Health Unit Certificate from the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU)
Fire Department Documents
  • Certificate of propane inspection (if applicable)
  • Certificate of TSSA annual inspection (If applicable)
  • Certificate of fire suppression system/portable extinguisher (if applicable)
  • Certificate of hydro inspection (if applicable)
  • Emergency plan

Refreshment Vehicle Licence Fee: $213.00 

This Fee Includes:

  • Fire Department Inspection Fee ($133.00)
  • Application for Licence Fee ($80.00)

As per section 4.1 b) of the By-law, each refreshment vehicle and/or business must pass a Gravenhurst Fire Department inspection in order to obtain a licence. You may book your inspection here: Gravenhurst Fire Department Inspection Booking Form 

Yes, all refreshment vehicles and/or businesses that are required to obtain a licence, must apply for an annual licence and pay the applicable fees. We do not offer a pro-rated fee, or a per-event licence.

Your licence is valid for the calendar year in which you apply. 

Contact Us

Town of Gravenhurst
3-5 Pineridge Gate
Gravenhurst ON P1P1Z3
T: 705-687-3412
TF: 1-855-687-3412
info@gravenhurst.ca

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