Fees & Rates

Activations in partnership with the ByWard Market District Authority (BMDA) are organized into three categories, each with its own pricing structure. The activation category determines the fee to be applied to the rental and is based upon what the group is doing in the facility.

1. Community Markets:

Community Markets may include flea markets, flower markets, garage sales or other types of street vending and are open to the general public. Community Markets fall under the immediate mandate of BMDA and are encouraged through a competitive pricing structure. A complete vendor list must be provided two weeks before the event date.

Community Markets are charged $50.00 per vendor per day. Aside from the booking fee and optional rentals, this is the only charge paid to BMDA directly.

 2. Corporate Activation:

Corporate Activations are any form of marketing event or social activity used primarily for promotional purposes and may be private or open to the public. Corporate events are charged a minimum of $5.00 per square foot per day (min. space 10 x 10). Square footage of activation is determined according to the area needed for installation as well as for proper spacing for pedestrians and traffic, as assessed by the ByWard Market District Authority (BMDA).

Corporate events require a 25% non-refundable down payment upon booking.

3. Festival Events (to be coordinated with the City of Ottawa’s Event Central):

Pricing for festivals, block parties, and musical performances is determined based on the expected physical and auditory grandeur of the event. Please contact a BMDA representative for more details.

Depending on the size of the event, BMDA reserves the right to hire an in-house sound technician at the expense of the organizer ($35/hour + Equipment).

Booking Fee: $250.00

A standard booking fee (non-refundable) is charged to support:

• Application review

• Permitting

• Guiding through necessary city applications/considerations

• Site walk with BMDA staff