Event Booking Guide

Bookings are handled by the North Vancouver Recreation and Culture Commission which helps to ensure:

• the safety of all participants
• pedestrian flow and traffic is maintained
• correct and sufficient insurance is in place

To host an event, fundraiser or race in a City park, complete the online application and wait for feedback.

To host a picnic or a wedding ceremony in a City park, complete the online application and wait for feedback from NVRC events staff.

   Note: Do not advertise or promote your event until you get conditional approval from the North Vancouver Recreation and Culture Commission.

To host an event in a City Plaza or Pier:

1. Select which venue you wish to book on the Public Spaces & Venues page.
2. Complete the online application form.
3. Wait for approval from City of North Vancouver events staff.
4. Once you receive conditional approval, submit your:
• Liability insurance
• Detailed schedule of event activities
• Zero Waste Management details
• Payment of applicable fees 

   Note: Do not advertise or promote your event until you get preliminary approval event staff.

For an event with liquor in City parks and plazas, or for events that have over 500 persons, please complete the Application Form for Occupant Load Determination. It should be submitted with a floor plan of the event.

Learn more on the Fire Department's Commercial & Events page, or contact the Fire Prevention Officer at 604-980-5021.

Please allow at least ten working days for the Fire Department to respond to your application.

1. Call us with the details – where you wish to hold it, the date and how many attendees. We can let you know if you need approval from the City. We’ll also let you know if you need any permits related to your event, and City staff can help you with the application process.
2. If you need to get an approval, gather all of the necessary information, (we will send you any necessary forms), and submit them as soon as possible.
3. City of North Vancouver events staff will review the details and let you know if the event is approved, if more information is needed, etc.
4. Once you receive conditional approval, submit your:
   
   • Liability insurance
   • Detailed schedule of event activities
   • Zero Waste Management details
   • Payment of applicable fees 

   Note: Do not advertise or promote your event until you get preliminary approval from event staff.

Interested in holding a block party in your residential road or back lane? 

1. To host a block party on the street, you will need permission to close it.
2. If you plan to close your street, ensure you have the approval of your neighbours.
3. Apply for the permit by completing the Block Party Permit Application Form. The cost is $26.25 but the fee is waived if your block has an active Block Watch program.
4. Obtain Liability Event Insurance from the Field Allocator at the Recreation Commission, 851 West Queens Road (604-983-6318). The cost for the Liability Event Insurance is $47.00 per event (subject to change without notice).
5. Barricades will be dropped off to you by the Engineering Operations Department and will be collected the next working day.

   Note: Do not advertise or promote your event until you get preliminary approval from the City’s Engineering Department.

For an event with liquor in City parks and plazas please email business@cnv.org.

If you're planning on using a generator at your event, please complete the Electrical Permit Application Form.  If you have any questions, please contact our Community Events Liaison.