Downtown core · Bradford West Gwillimbury, Ontario
Set up a seasonal patio outside your downtown restaurant.
The Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury's 2026 Temporary Patio Program lets downtown restaurants put a patio on the public sidewalk in front of their storefront. The season runs June 2 to October 12, 2026, and applications are open now.
Who can apply
The program is for downtown restaurants that can host a patio on the sidewalk in front of their storefront. You're a good fit if you meet all three of these.
A downtown restaurant
Your restaurant sits in the downtown core, the area bounded by Holland Street, Barrie Street, and Simcoe Road.
A sidewalk out front
You plan to set up the patio on the public sidewalk directly in front of your own storefront.
Room to walk past
You can keep a clear pedestrian path of at least 1.8 m alongside the patio at all times.
How the program works
Here's the path from your first form to opening day. You only pay the fee once your patio passes inspection.
Submit the Step 1 form
Fill out the quick eligibility form below. There's no fee and no documents required.
We review it
We check your details and reply within two business days.
Get your Step 2 link
If you're eligible, we email you a link to the full Step 2 application.
Complete Step 2
Submit the full application with the details we need to finalize your patio.
Set up and pass inspection
Build your patio, then we inspect it. We only charge the $500 fee once it passes.
Pay, permit, open
Pay the fee, receive your permit, and open your patio for the season.
Before you apply
Please read the conditions before you start so you know what's expected for your patio's design, safety, and day-to-day operation.
Conditions
2026 Patio General Conditions
The standards your patio needs to meet, from setup and accessibility to safety and operations.
Download the conditions (PDF)Start with Step 1
Step 1 is a quick eligibility check with no fee and no documents. We'll review it within two business days and, if you're eligible, email you a link to the Step 2 full application.
If the form does not load above, you can open the Step 1 eligibility form in a new page.
We're here to help
Reach the Office of Economic Development for help with your application or questions about the program.
Bradford, ON L3Z 2A9