Open burning & fires — Shelburne, Nova Scotia

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

In the Town of Shelburne, Nova Scotia, open burning & fires rules are set by Fire Prevention and Open Burning By-law, verified 2026-09-27. Fines: not exceeding $500.00. A permit is required. Permit issuer: Fire Chief.

Fire Prevention and Open Burning By-law adopted bylaw
permit required yes s. 3
permit issuer Fire Chief s. 3
allowed conditions Without permit: cooking with portable BBQ or in acceptable fire pits/fireplaces using clean fuel, no nuisance/hazard, adult present, extinguished before leaving s. 5
fine range not exceeding $500.00 s. 8
scout note

Fire Prevention and Open Burning By-law of the Town of Shelburne; adopted/effective May 19, 2010. Covers open-burning permits and prohibitions.

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