Comments on: Busk A Move – A Guide to Busking

By: Alisa Amor

Alisa Amor — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 19:39:11 +0000

Corbin, could you tell me if the laws in Canada are the same for people selling their art in the street? My friend would like to paint on the streets and sell his work, but he is Mexican and doesn’t want to travel to Canada to be told he can’t work. Here is what he does.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZT99zcWGZzk
Any guidance on finding a good and legal spot would be much appreciated.! Thanks for your blog!-Alisa

By: Justin

Justin — Thu, 30 Sep 2010 05:27:51 +0000

Vancouver seems like the perfect place for busking. I'd love to have a busk in the afternoon every now and then. http://bit.ly/acrkD9

By: Corbin

Corbin — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 17:15:48 +0000

@Inge – Haha, definitely worth a try. Might not make much, but you’ll probably meet some fun people. I’ll be busking over in the Maritimes within a matter of weeks. Can’t wait!

By: Inge

Inge — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 22:03:30 +0000

Thanks for your reply Corbin (bit late, I know). Sounds like fun to try at least

By: Corbin

Corbin — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 02:37:32 +0000

@Inge – It really is that simple, it’s a bit of a hit and a miss though. City by-laws determine whether or not it’s illegal. Some cities (Edmonton comes to mind) make it neccessary to have a “Street Performers Lisence” – Unfortunately I have no idea how much that is. Most police officers will give you a warning before handing out a fine. Most places in Canada allow it though, so long as you’re not disrupting everyday life.

By: Inge

Inge — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 20:31:12 +0000

Is it really that simple? Just go stand somewhere? I think here in the Netherlands it’s even illegal if you don’t have special permission, but in Canada it is allowed?

By: Daniel

Daniel — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 18:21:30 +0000

“Be grateful, not dead” — nice! Love buskers, and support them when I can. Also dig heading to Buskerfests in places like Dundas and Halifax—and I think that Victoria might have one as well. Love the supporting indie music. Thanks for the post, Corbin. Agree that the buskers who engage the audience, without being over-the-top (unless they’re meant to be) are the ones who enjoy the most success. Wish I had a talent for busing. Unfortunately, blogging isn’t considered to be one.