Not every business in Yarmouth has a permanent structure to call home, but they are no less important to the local economy.
However, not just anyone can set up a seafood cart on Main Street, or sell ice cream door-to-door, or even plug in a vending machine – at least, not without the right approvals in place. Our Street Vendors By-Law lays out all the different requirements you have to meet before setting up a souvenir stand or a busking event. These requirements include filling out the proper forms, paying the appropriate fees, and ensuring that you conduct your business only in one of the town's designated vending sites.
To see exactly where your next business venture fits into the town's rules for vendors, check out the pdf Brochure (1.59 MB) and Street Vendors By-Law. To start the process fill out the pdf registration form (90 KB) and contact:
Bylaw Enforcement Officer
400 Main St.
Yarmouth, NS B5A 1G2
Phone: (902) 742-2521
Fax: (902) 742-6244
We've included the vending fee schedule below.
| Type of Vending | Per Year | Per Month | HST |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile Vending Unit | $500.00 | $200.00 | HST exempt |
| Push Cart Vending Unit | $50/unit | HST exempt | |
| Door-to-Door Vending | $200.00 | $50.00 | HST exempt |
| Auxiliary Vending | $0.00 | $0.00 | |
| Designated Site | $500.00 | $200.00 | HST exempt |
| Umbrella Event | $100/event | HST exempt | |
| Non Profit Event or Unit | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Busker Performances Welcome Downtown
Jugglers, musicians, living statues – family-friendly entertainment is welcome in downtown Yarmouth! Help us bring fun to the streets this tourist season. There are no permit or fee requirements, just a few rules of thumb. Check out the guidelines below or pdf download the full brochure (1.59 MB) .
