Open burning & fires — Point Edward, Ontario

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

In the Village of Point Edward, Ontario, open burning & fires rules are set by By-law 18 of 2023 - Open Air Burning, verified 2026-09-25. Fines: $400.00 to $750.00. A permit is required. Permit issuer: Fire Chief of the Village of Point Edward.

By-law 18 of 2023 - Open Air Burning adopted bylaw
permit required yes s. 8
permit issuer Fire Chief of the Village of Point Edward s. 8
allowed conditions Recreational Fires permitted noon to midnight, in safe location, supervised, using acceptable burn materials, no air quality day or high-risk period s. 3(a), s. 3(b), s. 3(c), s. 3(l)
fine range $400.00 to $750.00 Schedule "A"
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Adopted municipal bylaw or regulation categorized as open burning.

Machine-readable: open-burning.json · Official website: https://www.villageofpointedward.com/ · Last verified 2026-09-25 · Open burning & fires across Ontario · Open burning & fires in other municipalities