Bed and Breakfasts

Caledon is renowned for its beautiful natural landscapes only minutes away from the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). Our quaint, small-town feel makes us the perfect weekend getaway destination.

Open a B&B

Are you interested in opening a B&B in Caledon? We can help you get started. Review our Bed and Breakfast Establishments: Information Package for detailed instructions.

Determine zoning and planning requirements

The first thing you need to do to start a B&B is find out the zoning designation of your property. The planning approvals required depend on where your property is located in Caledon. Review the planning requirements for each residential zone:

Properties in the Niagara Escarpment Plan (NEP)

If your property is located in an area that is protected by the NEP, you need to contact the Niagara Escarpment Commission to get a development permit. The criteria to establish a B&B in the NEP are as follows:

  • The owner must live on the premise
  • Maximum of three guest rooms (exceptions local heritage buildings)
  • Provide one parking space per guest room
  • You can have one sign on your property up to 0.9 m2 in size
  • You can only serve food and drinks to guests of the B&B

Properties in the Oak Ridge Moraine Conservation Plan (ORMCP)

Properties located in the ORMCP contain different Official Plan and zoning designations. To determine which designations and zonings apply to your property, please send us an email or give us a call at 905-584-2272 x. 4291. To establish a B&B in the ORMCP, you need to meet the following criteria:

  • The owner must live on the premise
  • Maximum of three guest rooms
  • It must be located in a detached dwelling where the primary use is a residence
  • Provide one parking space per guest room
  • Apply for a minor variance (depending on location)

Properties outside the NEP and ORMCP

Properties located outside of the NEP and ORMCP must meet all the following town requirements in order to start a B&B:

  • The owner must live on the premise
  • Maximum of three guest rooms
  • It must be located in a detached dwelling where the primary use is a residence
  • Provide one parking space per guest room
  • Apply for a minor variance (depending on location)

Please send us an email or give us a call at 905-584-2272 x. 4291 to find out the zoning and Official Plan designation of your property.

Building requirements and permits

You don't need a building permit if the number of guests doesn't exceed four people while using existing bedrooms and bathrooms.

If the number of guests will be five or more or you are constructing new or renovated space a permit(s) is required. Determine which permits you need:

Building Permit

You need to apply for a building permit if additional bedrooms or bathrooms are proposed within the existing house or through an addition.

Change of Use Permit

You need to apply for a Change of Use Permit if the number of guests is five or more people while using existing bedrooms and bathrooms.

Septic Permit

You need a Septic Permit if you are building additional bedrooms or bathrooms.

Sign Permit

If you want to hang a sign to advertise your B&B, you may need to get a Sign Permit.

Promote your B&B

We can help you advertise and promote your Bed and Breakfast. Add your B&B to our business directory, and list it on VisitCaledon by sending us an email. The Caledon Business Innovation Zone (CBIZ) offers support to help get your business up and running.

Join a tourism or B&B association

By joining a tourism association, you can network with other business owners to help promote your B&B. Check out the following associations:

Find a B&B

For a current listing of Bed and Breakfast's in Caledon, check out VisitCaledon.