Open burning & fires — Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia

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

In the Town of Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia, open burning & fires rules are set by Outdoor Burning By-law, verified 2026-09-27. Fines: $250 first / $1,000 second / $5,000 third+. A permit is required. Permit issuer: By-law Enforcement Officer or the Fire Chief.

Outdoor Burning By-law adopted bylaw
permit required yes s. 3.0(1)
permit issuer By-law Enforcement Officer or the Fire Chief s. 3.0(1)
allowed conditions Open-air fire needs signed approval; outdoor fire only in acceptable fire pit; BBQ and outdoor burning appliances permitted with conditions (dry firewood, adult present, extinguisher, 4.5m clearance) s. 3.0; s. 4.0
fine range $250 first / $1,000 second / $5,000 third+ s. 6.0(1)
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Town of Mahone Bay outdoor burning bylaw. Regulates open burning and outdoor fires within town limits.

Machine-readable: open-burning.json · Official website: http://www.townofmahonebay.ca · Last verified 2026-09-27 · Open burning & fires across Nova Scotia · Open burning & fires in other municipalities