Open burning & fires — Winnipeg, Manitoba

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

In the City of Winnipeg, Manitoba, open burning & fires rules are set by Neighbourhood Liveability By-law No. 1/2008 - Open Air Burning, verified 2026-09-24. A permit is required. Permit issuer: Chief of the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service or delegate.

Neighbourhood Liveability By-law No. 1/2008 - Open Air Burning adopted bylaw
permit required yes s. 74(1)
permit issuer Chief of the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service or delegate s. 72
allowed conditions Fires in approved receptacles on residential property, ceremonial fires, portable barbeques, CGA approved gas appliances, City park fixtures, or Fire Paramedic training. s. 74(2)
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Consolidated by-law provisions regulating open air burning and related neighbourhood liveability matters.

Machine-readable: open-burning.json · Official website: https://winnipeg.ca · Last verified 2026-09-24 · Open burning & fires across Manitoba · Open burning & fires in other municipalities