What are the quiet hours? What noise is allowed?

Noise & nuisance — Courtenay, British Columbia: Prevention of Public Nuisances Bylaw No. 2804, 2014

In the City of Courtenay, British Columbia, noise & nuisance rules are set by Prevention of Public Nuisances Bylaw No. 2804, 2014, verified 2026-08-28. Quiet hours: before 7:00 a.m. and after 10:00 p.m. on any day. Fines: not more than $10,000.00. Exemptions: Emergency vehicles, City/Utility repairs, emergency building repairs, church bells, garbage collection, authorized events, snow clearing, permit holders.

Prevention of Public Nuisances Bylaw No. 2804, 2014 adopted bylaw

quiet hours	before 7:00 a.m. and after 10:00 p.m. on any day	s. 5(c)
construction hours	before 7:00 a.m. on any day from Monday to Saturday when such day is not a Statutory Holiday, or before 8:00 a.m. on any Sunday or Statutory Holiday, and after 10:00 p.m. on any day	s. 5(b)
exemptions	Emergency vehicles, City/Utility repairs, emergency building repairs, church bells, garbage collection, authorized events, snow clearing, permit holders.	s. 5(i)
fine range	not more than $10,000.00	s. 25

scout note

Bans noise disturbing neighbourhood peace; construction/power tools/gardening equipment prohibited before 7am (8am Sun/holidays) and after 10pm; barking animals, outdoor PA systems and nuisance smoke also restricted. Max fine $10,000.