Can I have a backyard fire? Do I need a burn permit?
In the Municipality of Shuniah, Ontario, permit required: True; permit issuer: Municipality of Shuniah office, designated Municipality locations, or the Fire Chief; allowed conditions: Campfires and cooking fires exempt from permit; no burning during fire season 8am–5pm; no burning in dangerous conditions or under burn ban; fines: $100.00 to $500.00. Source: Open Air Burning By-law 2649-13, verified 2026-06-09.
| permit required | True | s. 2.1 |
| permit issuer | Municipality of Shuniah office, designated Municipality locations, or the Fire Chief | s. 3.3 |
| allowed conditions | Campfires and cooking fires exempt from permit; no burning during fire season 8am–5pm; no burning in dangerous conditions or under burn ban | s. 2.5, s. 3.5, s. 4.1, s. 2.2(j) |
| fine range | $100.00 to $500.00 | Schedule "C" |
Regulates open air burning and burn permits in the Municipality of Shuniah.