Are you hosting an event in Clearview Township? This page contains all of the information that you need to help host your event. Depending upon the purpose, size and location of your event you may need to obtain formal approval from the Township.
Expand the sections below for more information.
General Event Information
Some events taking place in a Clearview Township facility or on Clearview Township property, including in our parks or on the roadways or sidewalks, require the organizer to have liability insurance and to name the Township of Clearview as insured.
High-Risk Events require insurance; (ie: Parades, Fireworks, Leagues, Tournaments, Sporting competitions, Training Camps, Athletic Schools, Festivals and Fairs) in the amount of $2 million dollars listing the Corporation of the Township of Clearview as an additional insured. Clearview requires that you obtain a minimum of $2 million in liability insurance. You can obtain insurance by contacting your insurance broker, by finding an insurance agent online or in the phone book or you can contact the insurance company that Clearview uses. Their website is www.marsh.ca/enfp. Once you've done so, you will either receive an auto-generated quote or it will be flagged for review. You an also email: events.service@marsh.com or call 1-888-755-5247
Please ensure that the insurer names “The Corporation of the Township of Clearview” as a third party insured. The name and address to list as third-party insured is:
The Corporation of the Township of Clearview
Po Box 200, 217 Gideon Street
Stayner, Ontario L0M 1S0
Tel: 705 428-6230
Fax: 705 428-0288
Business renting facilities must show proof of insurance in the amount of $2million dollars listing the Corporation of the Township of Clearview as an additional insured.
Please send the Certificate of Insurance to your Clearview booking contact.
Low-Risk Events
Private groups, community groups and individuals hosting Low-risk types of events do not require insurance, regardless of whether alcohol is being served. Low-risk events include:
• Weddings, receptions, stags and does
• Fashion shows
• Job fairs
• Religious assemblies
• Card/chess match
• Sidewalk sales
• Consumer/trade/travel shows
• Conventions
• Bingo/Raffle/Charity
• Antique shows
• Art/Craft shows
• Dog/Cat shows
• Garden or Historical tours
• Family Gatherings
• Auto/Boat/RV shows
• Flea Market/Garden Market
• Buskers
• Fishing Derby (no speed events)
• Theatre Performance
• Canoe, rowing, swimming, sailing regatta
• Skating
• Auctions and Bazaars
• Badminton, Bowling, Curling, Horseshoes, Tennis, Dance Lessons, Baseball, Basketball
• Volleyball, Swimming with a Lifeguard
Events happing in Clearview Township that are serving and consuming alcohol must adhere to the Municipal Alcohol Policy. The Municipal Alcohol Policy was updated in March 2025 and is effective immediately. Please review the Policy and refer to the FAQs.
Township Approvals & Provincial Information
This is a permit to allow an individual, organization or business to host a special event within Clearview Township on private property or lands that are designated for gatherings. This does not apply to events and festivals on municipal property, including parks, trails, recreation facilities and streets.
This is a permit that is issued by Clearview Township to accommodate the application of Special Occasion Permit through the Alcohol & Gaming Commission of Ontario
Apply Now: Municipally Significant Event Permit (PDF)
Click to learn more about the Alcohol & Gaming Commission of Ontario
As permitted by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario, Clearview Township has the authority to issue lottery licences for:
- Break Open Tickets for local organizations; and
- Raffle and Blanket Lotteries for total prizes of $50,000 and under
- Bingo events with prize boards of up to $5,500
If you would like to requst a temporary road closure for your event please download and complete the Road Closure Application & Policy form.
For immediate assistance, please email Fawne Breedon at fbreedon@clearview.ca
A building permit may be required for a tent. To learn more about the requirements of the Building Department, please read the Tents Information Guide.
Download: Tents Information Guide
A building permit may be required for a temporary stage. To learn more about the requirements of the Building Department, please read the Temporary Stage Information Guide.
Download: Temporary Stage Information Guide
You must create an online profile on the new City View Access Portal. CLEARVIEW CV PORTAL
This permit allows vendors of food, merchandise or services to sell on lands owned by the Township for events, or at locations, approved by the Township.
Public fireworks displays require Township approval and fee is charged per permit issued.
Under section 2.58, the definition for the exemption is as follows, "Township approved exhibition, festival and events - shall mean, an exhibition, festival or event that is run by the Township, financially supported by the Township or an event that has obtained a Special Events Permit by the Township".
Under the Municipal Alcohol Policy, events and rentals at Township facilities may require licensed security guards. Public or sporting events with over 100 guests require licensed security officers. Security guards are legislated under the Private Security and Investigative Services Act, 2005. Clearview Township encourages event hosts to do their research when hiring licensed security guards and can use licensed service provider in Ontario.
Facility Rental
If you are interested in booking a facility in Clearview Township, please complete one of the following forms.
NON-ALCOHOL FACILITY BOOKING APPLICATION (PDF)
ALCOHOL FACILITY BOOKING APPLICATION (PDF)
Event Support & Assistance
Clearview Township offers equipment rental to help support local events. Available equipment includes: Pop Up Tents, Barricade Fencing, Portable Wash Station, Cord Safety Covers and Event Attendance Counters and more. For more information, please refer to the application below.
An ideal way to promote your event is through our street banner program. Advertise your next event by displaying your banner across Highway 26 in Stayner and Mill Street in Creemore. To request your banner to be displayed prior to your event and for a full listing of requirements, please complete the Banner Application Form.
Events Calendar
To help promote community events, please submit your event listing to the Clearview Township community events calendar.
Activity Guide
The Clearview Activity Guide is published twice per year and mailed to every household in the Township. Events can be submitted free of charge and will be displayed on the community events listing.
Social Media
The Discover Clearview team regularly posts community event information on Facebook. Events can be submitted by email. Please include all event details and an image that we can post (JPEG or PNG only).
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