PLAN REVIEW & PERMIT FEES
There is a fee for GRCA permit. This fee may be in addition to fees collected for Planning Act applications.
Our permit fees are based on the scope of the work being proposed. GRCA collects this fee directly.
GRCA fees can be paid by credit card over the phone or cheque.

FEES FOR REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS MADE UNDER (Ontario Reg. 168/06)
Inquiry / Pre-Consultation (fee deducted from permit review fee – if required) $300
Permit Review Fees:  
      Routine $250
      Small Scale – Development / Interference & Alteration $500 / $750
      Medium Scale – Development / Interference & Alteration $1,500 / $2,500
      Large Scale – Development / Interference & Alteration $3,000 / $5,000
Application to Permit or Resolve Unauthorized Works Double Original Fee
Permit Amendment 50% of Original Fee
(Maximum $500)
Additional or Requested Site Visit $200 / $400
Additional Technical Review Fee $150 / hr
Large Fill Site (greater than 500m3) $5,000 + $1.50/m3
Additional Technical Review / Support Not Covered Above $150 / hr
Clearance / No Objections $100
Legal Inquiry / Solicitor Letter $350
All permits are valid for a period of two years from the date of issue unless otherwise noted.  
FEES FOR REVIEW OF MUNICIPALLY CIRCULATED PLANNING ACT APPLICATIONS
Inquiry / Pre-consultation – deducted from other review fees if applicable $300
Minor Variance $650
Consent (Severance) $1,000
Rezoning / Zoning Amendment $1,000
Official Plan Amendment $1,000
Site Plan:  
      Initial Review Fee (Minor) $1,000
      Initial Review Fee (Major) $2,500
      Detailed Review Fee (Minor) $1,500
      Detailed Review Fee (Major) $3,000
Plans of Subdivision:  
      Initial Review Fee $10,000
      Detailed Review Fee (Phased Subdivisions) $5,000 / phases
      Detailed Review Fee (3 Submissions) $3,000 / ha
      Additional submissions (Beyond 3rd Submission) $2,000 / sub
Ministerial Zoning Order (MZO) $10,000 Deposit
For contiguous or concurrent applications received within the same calendar year, only the highest fee is charged.  
For plans of subdivision, fees will not be charged for environmental or hazard lands.  
For phased subdivisions, fees will be charged per phase upon request for clearance.  

GANARAKA FOREST CENTRE PROGRAM FEES

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
Overnight Experience (up to 30 students) From $3,418 + HST
Day Experience (up to 30 students) From $502.25
Outdoor Education On-A-Roll From $210 / class1
+ Mileage $0.51 / KM
Virtual Education Program $210 / session1
SHSM Day Experience - 1 Certification From $50 + HST / student
SHSM Day Experience - 2 Certifications From $75 + HST / student
SHSM Overnight – 2 Day Overnight Experience (Min. 20 students) From $180 + HST / student
SHSM Overnight – 3 Day Overnight Experience (Min. 20 students) From $272.50 + HST / student
Nature Nuts Summer Camps – Leaders In Training (Port Hope Location) $335 + HST / Camper
Nature Nuts Summer Camps – Regular Camps (Port Hope Location) $225 + HST / Camper
Nature Nuts Summer Camps – Extended Care (AM or PM Only) $15 + HST / Camper
Nature Nuts Summer Camps – Extended Care (AM & PM) $30 + HST / Camper
1 HST is applied to High School Groups
WEDDING RATES
Full Facility / Full Weekend Weddings  
      Prime Season: May 1 to October 31 From $7,604 + HST
      Off-Season: November 1 to April 30 From $6,354 + HST
Pop-Up Weddings  
     Pop-Up Wedding with Catering: Ceremony & Picnic Shelter Areas, Officiant, Appetizers & Mudroom Washrooms, 50 ppl From $3,500 + HST (3 hrs.)
+ $100 / extra hr.
NON-PROFITS/ORGANIZED GROUPS

Nestled in the 11,000-acre Ganaraska Forest, the Ganaraska Forest Centre (GFC) offers a scenic and relaxing venue for your group’s next weekend retreat or camping experience. The forest and its many trails along with our facility rentals offer a unique opportunity for your group to explore and enjoy the natural world.

Throughout the year, we provide various groups, like Girl Guides, Cadets and Scouts, use of our campsite and rental facilities on weekends. Please see our Availability Calendar to choose your next weekend getaway.

GANARASKA FOREST PROGRAM FEES

RECREATIONAL USE
Every person visiting Ganaraska Forest requires a Ganaraska Forest Day Pass or Membership PERMITTED USES YOUTH: 11 Years of Age & Under
  HIKING SNOW SHOEING CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING MOUNTAIN BIKING HORSEBACK RIDING HUNTING MOTORIZED PASSENGER MOTORIZED OPERATOR MEMBERSHIP DAY PASSES
MEMBERSHIP                 ADULT YOUTH ADULT YOUTH
Hiking / Snowshoeing yes yes             $32 $0 $7 0$
Cross Country Skiing yes yes yes           $80 $40 $16 $8
Mountain Biking, Horseback Riding, Hunting yes yes   yes yes yes yes   $80 $40 $16 $8
Motorized Use (Operator) yes yes   yes yes yes yes yes $190 $95 $32 $16
Motorized Use (Passenger) yes yes   yes yes yes yes   $80 $40 $16 $8
*fees subject to change                        
GANARASKA FOREST SPECIAL GROUP EVENTS
Special Event (maximum group limit: 100 Participants) From $125 + HST
*Required for groups over 25 participants