Open burning & fires — Goderich, Ontario

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

In the Town of Goderich, Ontario, open burning & fires rules are set by Open Fires By-Law No. 54 of 2025, verified 2026-09-25. Fines: Set fine $125.00; penalty not exceeding $5,000 exclusive of costs. A permit is required. Permit issuer: Fire Chief.

Open Fires By-Law No. 54 of 2025 adopted bylaw
permit required yes s. 2.1
permit issuer Fire Chief s. 1.1
allowed conditions Recreational fires allowed 11am-11pm without permit. Permits required for other burning. No burning during bans, rain, fog, smog, or high wind. s. 3.1, s. 3.2, s. 3.3, s. 4.1, s. 5.2
fine range Set fine $125.00; penalty not exceeding $5,000 exclusive of costs s. 9.1, s. 11.1
scout note

Adopted Town of Goderich by-law regulating the setting of open fires, repealing By-Law 124 of prior. PDF read and finally passed April 11, 2025.

Machine-readable: open-burning.json · Official website: http://www.town.goderich.on.ca/ · Last verified 2026-09-25 · Open burning & fires across Ontario · Open burning & fires in other municipalities