Can I have a backyard fire? Do I need a burn permit?
In the Township of Bonnechere Valley, Ontario, permit required: True; permit issuer: Township of Bonnechere Valley; allowed conditions: Camping fires in approved pit allowed. Open-air fires permitted November 1 to March 31 with permit. Prohibited April 1 to October 31.; fines: $250.00 to $500.00. Source: 2026-026 Open Air Burning, verified 2026-06-09.
| permit required | True | s. 4.1(a) |
| permit issuer | Township of Bonnechere Valley | s. 1.0 m |
| allowed conditions | Camping fires in approved pit allowed. Open-air fires permitted November 1 to March 31 with permit. Prohibited April 1 to October 31. | s. 2.1, s. 2.2 |
| fine range | $250.00 to $500.00 | Schedule "A" |
Official open air burning by-law establishing burning requirements in the township.