Can I have a backyard fire? Do I need a burn permit?
In the Town of Bracebridge, Ontario, permit issuer: Chief Fire Official; allowed conditions: Recreational fires allowed if size, distance, wind limits met. Barbecues exempt if supervised. Non-recreational fires allowed with size, material, distance conditions.; fines: $250.00, $400.00. Source: Burning Control By-law 2014-018, verified 2026-06-10.
Burning Control By-law 2014-018
adopted bylaw
permit issuer
Chief Fire Official
s. 8, s. 3.10.2
allowed conditions
Recreational fires allowed if size, distance, wind limits met. Barbecues exempt if supervised. Non-recreational fires allowed with size, material, distance conditions.
s. 4, s. 5, s. 6, s. 7
fine range
$250.00, $400.00
Schedule "B"
scout note
Regulates the setting of open air fires, barbecues and gas-fired outdoor appliances, precautions, prohibited periods, and enforcement in the Town of Bracebridge.