On-street Market in Downtown Edmonton

The City of Edmonton Recurring On-street Market Program makes public roads, sidewalks and alleys available for market organizers to operate recurring seasonal markets.

The Recurring On-street Market Program is now open for applications. Eligible market organizers can apply to operate a market on City roads, streets and alleyways that can accommodate a temporary closure of the space.

Through the application process the City will work with the market organizer by engaging with the necessary internal stakeholders. If the City cannot accommodate an on–street market, private property may be an option to explore. For information on operating a market on private property please consult with Development Services.

Please note that this application process is for recurring seasonal on-street markets. One-time market events on City’s roads can submit an application to Civic Events. 

Eligibility

Market organizers that meet any of the following requirements are eligible to apply for the Recurring On-street Market Program: 

  • A City of Edmonton Business Improvement Area (BIA)
  • An Alberta Approved Farmers’ Market that has been approved by Alberta Agriculture and Forestry
  • A corporation that has registered with both the Government of Alberta and the Corporation Registration System (CORES), and a valid City of Edmonton Business Licence as a Farmer’s Market or Public Market Organizer
  • A Community League, within the City of Edmonton, registered under the Societies Act with the Government of Alberta and Corporation Registration System (CORES)
How to Apply

To apply to the Outdoor On-street Market Program, complete the application form. You will need to include the following in your application, either by attaching to your online application or sending by email: 

  • Market site plan
  • Emergency response plan 
  • Proof of public engagement
  • Proof of insurance documents* 

*It is preferred that insurance documentation be sent via email. After you submit your application, further instruction can be found in the email you will receive after you submit.

More information on these items can be found in the submission requirements section in the Recurring On-street Market Program Guidelines. Please note that incomplete submissions will impact the review timelines and the City’s ability to approve your application. 

Throughout the application process the following items may be required:

  • Meeting with the City to review the details of your proposal
  • Making any necessary adjustments to the Emergency Response Plan based on feedback received from Edmonton Fire Rescue Services
  • Conducting any additional public engagement identified through the application review process
  • Making any necessary adjustments to your market site plan to: 
    • Address internal stakeholder feedback
    • Mitigate traffic operation issues identified during the development of the Traffic Accommodation Plan
    • Accommodate feedback received through your public engagement activities

Once the City review is complete you will receive the Licence of Occupation to review and sign. Once signed, the City will then sign and send to you, a fully executed copy of the Licence of Occupation. 

For more information on application requirements and applying for other permits you may need to operate your market, like temporary traffic controls or building permits, refer to the Recurring On-street Market Program Guidelines.