Cultural, Recreational and Entertainment includes, but is not limited to; community halls, social clubs, private clubs, art galleries, auditoriums, cinemas, concert halls, creative or performing artists, personal trainers, athletic clubs, health and fitness clubs, swimming pools, rifle and pistol ranges, bowling alleys, amusement arcades, racquet clubs, golf clubs, and stables. This category also includes special events such as a public show, cultural performance, awareness walks, exhibition. In addition to trade shows, vendor markets, casino, bingo, gaming centre.

Depending on the nature of your business, the following may be required to complete your business licence application:

• Number of employees (your employee count should include the business owner, but exclude all contractors/subcontractors as they are required to obtain their own business licences)
• Floor area (m²) of your business location.
• If you are applying for a vendor market or trade show, you will be asked to provide the number of merchants.
• If you are applying for a special event, you will be asked to provide the number of days your event will be taking place.
• If you are applying for a casino, you will be asked to provide your Provincial Gaming Licence Number.
• If you will be serving liquor, you will be asked to provide a copy of your Liquor Licence with the Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch.
• If you are a registered non-profit organization, a copy of your Societies Act Certificate of Incorporation will be required.

If you have questions about your application, please contact Business Licensing at businesslicences@kelowna.ca or call 250-469-8617.