Open burning & fires — Ottawa, Ontario

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

The City of Ottawa, Ontario has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Open Air Fire (By-law No. 2004-163), verified 2026-06-09.

Open Air Fire (By-law No. 2004-163) adopted bylaw

Regulates open air fires, permits, prohibited burn zones, fire bans, fuel restrictions, and general fire requirements.

Machine-readable: open-burning.json · Official website: https://ottawa.ca/ · Last verified 2026-06-09 · Open burning & fires in other municipalities