Open burning & fires — Stewiacke, Nova Scotia

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

Town of Stewiacke has 1 adopted bylaw on file, verified against the original document on 2026-06-05.

Burning of Brush, Wood and Yard Debris Bylaw No. 59 adopted bylaw
permit required True s. 5(a)
permit issuer Fire Chiefs s. 5(b)
allowed conditions Permit required during fire season (Jan 1-Dec 31) to burn brush/wood/yard debris; exempt: cooking fires in suitable place, or fire confined to container with spark arrester clear of brush, precautions taken s. 4, s. 9
fine range $500.00 s. 8
scout note

Regulates open burning of brush, wood, and yard debris within town limits; sets conditions and restrictions for outdoor fires.

Machine-readable: open-burning.json · Official website: https://www.stewiacke.net/ · Last verified 2026-06-05 · Open burning & fires across Canada