Open burning & fires — Canal Flats, British Columbia

Can I have a backyard fire? Do I need a burn permit?

In the Village of Canal Flats, British Columbia, permit required: True; permit issuer: Fire Chief; allowed conditions: Small scale burning on private property with supervision, water supply, safe distance from structures, no fire ban, and no interference with neighbours.; fines: $100.00 minimum. Source: Village of Canal Flats Open Burning Bylaw No. 219, 2019, verified 2026-06-08.

Village of Canal Flats Open Burning Bylaw No. 219, 2019 adopted bylaw
permit required True s. 3(3)
permit issuer Fire Chief "Approval" or "approved" means acceptance as satisfactory to the Fire Chief or designate
allowed conditions Small scale burning on private property with supervision, water supply, safe distance from structures, no fire ban, and no interference with neighbours. s. 3(9)
fine range $100.00 minimum s. 8(3)
scout note

Regulates open burning within the Village of Canal Flats to protect property and health; includes definitions of clean wood, construction waste, and animal organic waste.

Machine-readable: open-burning.json · Official website: https://www.canalflats.ca/ · Last verified 2026-06-08 · Open burning & fires in other municipalities