Business licences & permits — Quesnel, British Columbia

Do I need a business licence or permit? What does it cost?

The City of Quesnel, British Columbia has 3 adopted bylaws on file: Business Regulation and Licensing Bylaw No. 1810, 2016; Sidewalk Food Vendors Bylaw - Consolidated No. 1299; Sign Bylaw - Consolidated No. 1852, verified 2026-08-23.

Business Regulation and Licensing Bylaw No. 1810, 2016 adopted bylaw

Requires a City business licence for most businesses operating in Quesnel, with specific regulations for adult entertainment, canvassing, mobile vendors, multi-unit rental property, second-hand/pawn shops, traveling shows/events and pool halls; sets licence terms, inspection and suspension process.

Sidewalk Food Vendors Bylaw - Consolidated No. 1299 adopted bylaw

Regulates mobile/sidewalk food vending on City streets and sidewalks, including permit requirements and permitted vending locations.

Sign Bylaw - Consolidated No. 1852 adopted bylaw

Regulates permanent and temporary business/property signage (size, placement, illumination, permits) within the City.

Machine-readable: business-licensing.json · Official website: https://quesnel.ca/ · Last verified 2026-08-23 · Business licences & permits in other municipalities