Can I have a backyard fire? Do I need a burn permit?
In the City of Kenora, Ontario, permit required: True; permit issuer: Fire Chief; allowed conditions: Camp fires permitted anytime; outside burning permitted anytime during uncontrolled burning season (Nov 1–Mar 31); evening burning permitted during controlled burning season (Apr 1–Oct 31).; fines: $200.00. Source: Open Air Burning By-law 71-2016, verified 2026-06-09.
Open Air Burning By-law 71-2016
adopted bylaw
permit required
True
s. 3.4
permit issuer
Fire Chief
s. 3.1
allowed conditions
Camp fires permitted anytime; outside burning permitted anytime during uncontrolled burning season (Nov 1–Mar 31); evening burning permitted during controlled burning season (Apr 1–Oct 31).
s. 2.1, s. 2.2, s. 3.4
fine range
$200.00
Schedule "B"
scout note
Official Kenora open-air burning by-law listed on the City's frequently requested by-laws page.