Refreshment Vehicles

food served from a refreshment vehicle

The Legislative Services Department facilitates the licencing process for Refreshment Vehicles, in accordance with By-law 2020-51. Refreshment vehicle operators can acquire their licence by applying online, or by contacting the Legislative Services staff at 705-687-3412. 

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

Online Application

Refreshment Vehicle Licence Application

Fire Department Inspection

As per section 2.3 b) of the By-law, each refreshment vehicle must pass a Gravenhurst Fire Department inspection. You may book your inspection here: Gravenhurst Fire Department Inspection Booking Form

Documents Required for an Application
Legislative Services Documents
  • Written permission from property owner (if leased)
  • Copy of Driver's Licence
  • Copy of Business Name Registration
  • Picture of Refreshment Vehicle
  • Copy of Vehicle Registration
  • Certificate of Insurance (min. $2,000,000)
  • Health unit certificate or letter of approval
Fire Department Documents
  • Certificate of propane inspection (if applicable)
  • Certificate of TSSA annual inspection
  • Certificate of fire suppression system/portable extinguisher (if applicable)
  • Certificate of hydro inspection (if applicable)
  • Fire safety plan

Fees & Charges

Fire Department inspection: $61.00

Approved Licence: $153.00
Public Park Space

Gravenhurst is looking to expand opportunities for small business owners by creating a program to allow Food Trucks or Carts to operate in Municipally designated park. In this pilot program, interested trucks and food providers can apply to book up to a two week-long space in Gull Lake Rotary Park, Muskoka Bay Park or at the Gravenhurst Centennial Centre.
Bookings will be available from May - October, with no extra charge beyond the licensing fee. 

Please note that if there is an event that closes the entire park, your refreshment vehicle will not be able to operate. Please monitor our Event Calendar to be aware of Park Events. Please reach out to Legislative Department or Economic Development Division for any questions.

As per 'Schedule A' of the By-law, the following park spaces are available for operation. These spaces must be booked with Legislative Services for two-week periods: 

 Gull Lake Rotary Park

 405 Brock Street, Gravenhurst, ON P1P 1H4

GULL LAKE ROTARY PARK (Gravenhurst) - 2023 What to Know BEFORE You Go Gull Lake Park trucks spots
Centennial Centre
 101 Centennial Drive, Gravenhurst, ON P1P 1B7

Project Profile: Steel adds to the beauty of Gravenhurst… | CSSBI Centennial centre trucks spots
  Muskoka Bay Park
 

700 Muskoka Road 169, Gravenhurst, ON P1P 1R2

Parks & Playgrounds - Town of Gravenhurst Muskoka bay park truck spot

 

I'm only operating my refreshment vehicle in a weekend special event. Do I need a licence?

Yes, all refreshment vehicles operating in one of our special events must apply for an annual licence and pay the applicable fees.

Your licence is valid for the calendar year, and our public park space is available to be booked for a period of two weeks. To book your space, please call the Legislative Services Department at 705-687-3412.

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