Renting a Pop-Up Shop

Once again, we will have our Pop Up Shops available for rent this summer!  This short-term rental program has been designed to assist home based crafters, artisans, artists, and non-profit community groups to showcase their items/services to the public.

Pop Up Shop Daily Hours:  Pop Up Client
The Pop-Up Shops are open for sale between 10:00AM to 7:00PM daily.  Additional set up and tear down time is permitted.  The renter is responsible for advertising their Pop Up Shop rentals, along with set hours and location.

Rental Fees: the cost is $45/day plus HST for unit rental and third-party insurance under the City of Cornwall policy.  If you provide us with your existing business insurance policy in a minimum amount of $2 million dollars, the cost is $25/day plus HST.

The 3 available pop-ups are located at the corner of Pitt Street and First Street near the Cornwall Square.

Book a pop-up shop online!

 New to booking online?  Download the How-To Guide.

 Program Details

Non-Permitted Items for Sale:
Commercial beauty products, food and beverage, alcohol, garage sale items, personal care services (ex: massage therapy & hairstyling) are not permitted uses of the Pop-Up Shops.  Here is a list of items not permitted for sale:    

1. The sale of Vitamins and Health Supplements.

2. A principal business for the sale of leather apparel and leather accessories.

3. The operation of a “Dollar Store type” outlet or a “Party Store”.

4. The operation of a Hair Salon or Nail Place business.

5. The sale of food products for on premises or on-site consumption.

6. No dispensing of any prescription medicine.

7. No business for the principal sale of greeting cards, tobacco products, current issue magazines or brand name cosmetics carried in the Shoppers Drug Mart Store in Cornwall Square.

Group Bookings: (3) pop up shops + (6) additional vendors is the maximum.
Group booking requests must be made a minimum of 30 days in advance.  A list of exhibitors and items for sale must be provided.  All requests must be reviewed and approved by Weaving Baskets Group (WBG).   WBG has the right to refuse exhibitors that contravene current contracts with shopping centre and food court tenants.  All decisions by WBG are final.

Short-Term Rental Period: A Pop-Up Shop can be rented for a minimum of one (1) day up to a maximum of three (3) days.  Renters are limited to one (1) booking in a two-week period for each Pop-Up Shop location (3 locations in total), until the end of the season. 

Condition of Use:
A Pop-Up Shop container measures 10’ (w) x 8’ (d) x 7.5’ (h). Each rental unit will contain two (2) 3’x6’ plastic folding tables, two (2) plastic chairs, one (1) patio umbrella, one (1) umbrella stand.  Should any of the accessory items in the container be damaged or go missing, the renter will be expected to cover the cost of replacement.  Internet, power, water are not provided.  Gas generators are prohibited.  The use of tobacco, alcohol, and marijuana are prohibited in, or near the pop up shops.  Internet, power, and water, if required, are the renter’s responsibility.

A representative of the Corporation of the City of Cornwall may in his/her sole discretion cancel this agreement where; the renter has not paid prior to their booking date, the renter agreement was transferred without approval of the department, the Pop Up Shop is not being used for the purposes set out in the agreement, there is a breach of terms outlined in the agreement, or the Pop Up Shop requires emergency repairs.

Tent: The use of one 10x10 pop-up tent is permitted per rental unit, however the tent must be placed directly in front of the container door and not over the walking path. Tents must be weighed down in each corner with a minimum of 10lb weights per corner.

Pop up map

Insurance: 
Once your payment is received, we will email you a receipt along with a copy of your certificate of insurance.  Should you have a current business policy, please provide us with a copy of your certificate of insurance, in a minimum amount of 2 million dollars in all categories listing the Corporation of the City of Cornwall as third party insured, including a cross liability clause.  We must have a copy of your insurance on file to confirm your booking.  Should you have any questions, feel free to call us at (613) 938-9400. 

Refunds: There are no refunds for no shows or cancellations. 

Vendor Permit: You will not require a special event or craft show vendor permit to participate in this program.

 After your Booking is Confirmed

Pop Up Container

Lock Box:

The Pop Up Shop lock box is located on the right side of each Pop-Up Shop. Open the lock box from the top downward, and you will see a keypad. A City staff member will provide you with a four-digit code to open the lock box and inside will be the KEY. Use the key to open the two pad locks on the front of the Pop-Up Shop. Once the pad locks have been removed, slide each latch and then you can roll up the door. Be sure to use the keypad four-digit code in order to re-lock the lock box.

Vehicles Prohibited on Grass:

When setting up at the Cornwall Square Pop Up Shops, your vehicle cannot be parked on the grass at any time. City staff will not be available to help set up/tear down. The renter is responsible for all garbage removal at the pop up shops.  Nothing can be permanently affixed to the pop up shop.  If any tape of any kind is used, it must be removed immediately after your rental.

 Discover the Artwork

Village Place by Focus Art

Description: The Village Place Pop-up Shop depicts how we are all connected. It illustrates the inclusiveness and respect we should all strive for as we share this planet. The illustrations of people, animals, nature and even mystic creatures are rendered in a very colourful Folk Art that invites passers-by to stop and visit.

Participating Artists: Claudine Trottier, Virginia Lake, Sylvie Labrecque, Elaine MacDonald, Beverly Leroux, Shawn Thomas, Kathleen Morin, Marleene McWilliam, Linda Geisel, and Rose Desnoyers

Kizis by Cailuan Gallery Cornwall

Description: The Kizis container was a collaboration of artists from Cailuan Gallery and it includes several nature scenes. 'The Earth' with tee pee, pods, a bee and flowers. ’The Water’ abundant with fish. ’The Marsh’ full of lush vegetation and the ’The Bird’ soaring across the sky towards the sun. Kizis is an Algonquin word for the ‘Sun'. Being of Algonquin heritage I felt the creative urge to share some visions that came to mind when the project was presented to me. Being an intuitive piece, each artist was given the idea for their side and went on their way to bring it to life. Each of us supporting the other with ideas and a helping hand at times.We hope this bright happy pop up shop will bring many smiles and positive interactions to those who use it or even for those who just sit in the park and enjoy all the details and bright colours.

Participating Artists: Lee Theodore, Kat Rendek, Mandy Prevost, and Tracy Lynn Davies of Cailuan Gallery Cornwall.

Le Fleuve/The River by 125 Pitt Street Studios

Description: We named this container “Le Fleuve” [The river] because communities like Akwesasne and Cornwall grew up and thrived along the river. Rivers connect us in so many ways with their majestic beauty and serenity, and provide habitats and nutrients for many living organisms such as fish, dragonflies and blue herons!

Participating Artists:

  • Heron and Cattails: Jane Macmillan (designer), Kathleen Morin, Linda Geisel
  • Fish of the St. Lawrence: Marleene McWilliam (designer), Louise Mignault, Kimberley Cameron

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