Open burning & fires — Bracebridge, Ontario

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

In the Town of Bracebridge, Ontario, open burning & fires rules are set by Burning Control By-law 2014-018, verified 2026-09-27. Fines: $250.00, $400.00. Permit issuer: Chief Fire Official.

Burning Control By-law 2014-018 adopted bylaw
permit issuer Chief Fire Official s. 8, s. 3.10.2
allowed conditions Recreational fires allowed if size, distance, wind limits met. Barbecues exempt if supervised. Non-recreational fires allowed with size, material, distance conditions. s. 4, s. 5, s. 6, s. 7
fine range $250.00, $400.00 Schedule "B"
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Regulates the setting of open air fires, barbecues and gas-fired outdoor appliances, precautions, prohibited periods, and enforcement in the Town of Bracebridge.

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