Saanich Parks is pleased to welcome mobile food vendors to many of our parks!
Want to see where food vendors are? Find out here: Victoria, BC: Today's Food Truck Locations (streetfoodapp.com)
Vendor Application Information
Pre-approved parks and designated set up areas
We have pre-approved parks for mobile food vendors (click on park for park map and designated area's)
- Cadboro-Gyro Park
- Rutledge Park
- Beckwith Park
- Whitehead Park
- Craigflower- Kosapsom Park
- Horner Park
- Brydon Park
Other parks may be considered; however, please note that the permit process may take additional time, as it is subject to a site inspection and subsequent approval.
Hours of operation
Vendors may choose to operate year-round between 9 am to 9 pm, 7 days a week, and must leave the park by 10 pm daily.
Bookings
First-come first-served basis. Applications are accepted up to 2 weeks before the first date of the desired two week block. See the schedule below for more details.
Please note that there may be other vendors selling similar food concurrently. Please use the Victoria Street Food App to see where other food vendors may be located!
Requirements
Check out the full list of Mobile Food Vendor Requirements [PDF - 158 KB].
Rates
- Daily rate $91.25 inc tax. best for one-off bookings.
- 3-month period rate $273.75 inc tax. Best for vendors wanting to book more than one date and at different parks for up to 3 months.
- Yearly rate $456.50 inc tax. Best for vendors looking to book multiple dates and at different parks throughout the year.
- Please note: Rates are subject to an increase in January 2025.
Application Process
- Interested mobile food vendors please read the Mobile Food Vendor Requirements [PDF - 158 KB] document, and
- Fill out the application form [PDF - 414 KB]
- Email the completed application form to mobilevendors@saanich.ca along with these required documents:
- Valid business license (must be valid in Saanich)
- Copy of commercial general liability insurance with minimum limits of $2M with ‘The District of Saanich’ named as additional insured, and minimum $2M third party liability vehicle insurance.
- Island Health Certification
- Saanich Fire Department Inspection Report
- FOODSAFE Certificate
Applications are accepted at 8 a.m PST up to 14 days before the first date of the desired 2-week block. Please see application schedule below.
For example: If you want to book Rutledge Park Area B for July 20, 2024 the earliest you can apply is July 5, 2024 at 8 am.
Once the vendor has recieved the tentative permit from Saanich Parks they will have 48 hours to send the signed copy of the permit, payment and all required documents to confirm the park permit. After 48 hours, if the vendor has not submitted the required items, the location and date requested will be released to other applicants.
APPLICATION SCHEDULE 2024 - 2025
Applications are accepted at 8 a.m PST up to 14 days before the first date of the desired block.
| List of 2 week blocks |
Application Open (8 am) |
|
| December 6 through to December 19 2024 | November 22 2024 | |
| December 20 2024 through to January 2 2025 | December 6 2024 | |
| January 3 through to January 16 2025 | December 20 2024 | |
| January 17 through to January 30 2025 | January 3 2025 | |
| January 31 through to February 13 2025 | January 17 2025 | |
| February 14 through to February 27 2025 | January 31 2025 | |
| February 28 through to March 13 2025 | February 14 2025 | |