Can I have a backyard fire? Do I need a burn permit?
In the Township of Dorion, Ontario, permit required: True; permit issuer: Township office or Township selected agencies, the Fire Chief or his/her designates; allowed conditions: Fire season: No burning 10am-6pm, small scale wood/brush/leaves. Off season: no time restrictions. Campfires allowed for cooking/warmth/recreation.; fines: $100.00 to $200.00. Source: Open Air Burning By-law, verified 2026-06-09.
| permit required | True | s. 2 |
| permit issuer | Township office or Township selected agencies, the Fire Chief or his/her designates | s. 1(j) |
| allowed conditions | Fire season: No burning 10am-6pm, small scale wood/brush/leaves. Off season: no time restrictions. Campfires allowed for cooking/warmth/recreation. | s. 6, 12, 1(n), 7 |
| fine range | $100.00 to $200.00 | Schedule "C" |
Official Dorion by-law link for open-air burning regulation and fire permits.