Special Event Guide

• Markham’s Special Event Guide
  

Accessibility Resources

• Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) event compliance
• Ontario’s Guide to Accessible Festivals and Outdoor Events [PDF]
• Province of Ontario Guide to Planning Accessible Events so all feel welcome [PDF]
• Guide for accessible community engagement

Event Networks

• Creative Cities Network of Canada
• Festivals & Events Ontario
• International Festivals & Events Association
• International Live Events Association

Event Planning Resources

• Alcohol and Gaming Commission Special Occasion Permit Guide [PDF]
• Alcohol and Gaming Commission – Special Occasion Permit
• ANSI Crowd Management Standard
  
• Entandem: Music Licensing
• Electrical Safety Authority Event Electrical Guidelines
• Province of Ontario Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan resource
• Walk Score

Government Resources

• Canadian Heritage
• Government of Ontario Ministry of Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Culture Industries
• Ontario Trillium Foundation

Regional Resources

• York Region
• York Region Police Services Paid Duty Officers
• York Region Public Health department
• York Region Road Use Permits
• York Region St. John’s Ambulance event first aid service
• York Region Transit