Many Torontonians may not be aware, but there are a couple of scenarios where you need a permit from the city. These permits are typically to book specific picnic sites at designated parks.
Social gatherings larger than 25.
You’d like to use a portable BBQ.
As we covered in the specific bylaws of Toronto, if you want to bring your own grill to a picnic, you’ll need a permit (even if your gathering is 25 or less).
The cost of a permit is $92.02 + HST a day.
Also it’s worth mentioning for clarity that when we say “permit”, we’re essentially talking about a “picnic permit”. You’re not only asking permission from the city to either have a gathering of more than 25 people, or using a portable BBQ, or both, you’re also securing a specific picnic site.
