Dancing in Ontario (simcoe Muskoka County)

View quoted message Hey Katarina! I think our restrictions are the same. We aren’t allowed dancing and our venue has been threatened with a $100,000 fine if anyone so much as taps a foot. Dancing is so special and it isn’t a risk of we dance with people in our social bubbles. I’ve emailed the premier as well and got the same answer. I think maybe emailing the ministry of health of Ontario may help? And also the local public health unit.


I’ll let you know if I hear of anything or find an email that we can email to get this bylaw changed!

Hi Gabriella!

I hear you, I've been so upset about dancing not being allowed. The only reason we did this big wedding in the first place was to have a place for everyone to dance! Our venue, unfortunately, is in Toronto where I think restrictions are much strong than Simcoe Muskoka County, but I am still determined to get this bylaw changed. I understand for public bars and restaurants but when we are hosting a private event like a wedding, why can't we dance with masks and socially distanced? Let me know if there is anything I should be doing to help, I've emailed the Premier and got a very fluff answer, see below

"Thank you for your email about weddings. I appreciate hearing your views and concerns. Our government recognizes the importance of being with loved ones during the moments that matter most. That is why our government is extending the number of people allowed to attend an indoor wedding to a maximum of 30 per cent capacity of the ceremony venue. If outdoors, the wedding ceremony is subject to the Stage 3 outdoor gathering limit of a maximum of 100 people.

For both indoor and outdoor ceremonies, those attending must follow proper health and safety advice, including practicing physical distancing from people who are not from the same household or their established 10-person social circle. Thanks again for contacting me.

Doug Ford

Premier of Ontario

Regardless of what the Province or your local health unit says, the venue still has the authority to restrict activities they deem not to be safe. For example, some venues are hard capping events at 50 people, even if the room can fit 1000 and the government allows 30% for certain activities like ceremonies.

From the venue's perspective, I can see why they're hesitant. Can you guarantee that your guests will remain within their social circles? Especially after a few drinks and on a day after a prolonged period of not seeing each other?