Open burning & fires — Gold River, British Columbia

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

In the Village of Gold River, British Columbia, open burning & fires rules are set by Bylaw No 718, 2019 Open Fire Regulation, verified 2026-08-28. Fines: $100.00, $200.00, $500.00 plus cost recovery; max $2000.00. A permit is required. Permit issuer: Fire Chief or other authorized person.

Bylaw No 718, 2019 Open Fire Regulation adopted bylaw

permit required	yes	s. 2.2
permit issuer	Fire Chief or other authorized person	s. 4.1
allowed conditions	October 15th-April 15th, daylight hours, R-1/R-2/C.D.1 zones, registered campfires, exempt appliances, land clearing debris with permit.	s. 2.1, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 3.1
fine range	$100.00, $200.00, $500.00 plus cost recovery; max $2000.00	s. 10.1, 12.2

scout note

Regulates open fires within Gold River; amendments 718.1 (2021) and 718.2 (2022) available.

Machine-readable: open-burning.json · Official website: http://www.goldriver.ca · Last verified 2026-08-28 · Open burning & fires across British Columbia · Open burning & fires in other municipalities