Open burning & fires — Stellarton, Nova Scotia

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

The Town of Stellarton, Nova Scotia has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Fire Burning By-Law #53, verified 2026-09-27.

Fire Burning By-Law #53 adopted bylaw
permit required no s. 2-3
allowed conditions CSA-approved burning units or burning barrel with suitable grate permitted with conditions: garden hose within 10 ft, sufficient care/help, not during windy conditions, fire watched until extinguished s. 3 CONDITIONS
scout note

Fire Burning By-law #53 of the Town of Stellarton; regulates open burning of rubbish, brush, and bonfires within town limits.

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