Open burning & fires — Port Hawkesbury, Nova Scotia

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

In the Town of Port Hawkesbury, Nova Scotia, open burning & fires rules are set by Outdoor Fire By-Law, verified 2026-09-27. Fines: not less than $250.00 and not exceeding $5,000.00 (first $250, second $1,000, third $5,000). A permit is required. Permit issuer: Fire Chief.

Outdoor Fire By-Law adopted bylaw
permit required yes s. 7
permit issuer Fire Chief s. 7
allowed conditions Outdoor fire only in an acceptable fire pit or wood-burning appliance; only dry seasoned firewood; spark arrestor/screen; located >15 feet (5m) from buildings/property line; responsible adult present; no nuisance s. 4; s. 6
fine range not less than $250.00 and not exceeding $5,000.00 (first $250, second $1,000, third $5,000) s. 9; Schedule A
scout note

Regulates outdoor open fires within the Town of Port Hawkesbury; first reading 4 Sep 2012, second reading 2 Oct 2012.

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