Open burning & fires — Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island

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

In the City of Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, open burning & fires rules are set by Fire Protection and Emergency Services Bylaw (amended February 9, 1998; amended March 9, 2009), verified 2026-09-27. A permit is required.

Fire Protection and Emergency Services Bylaw (amended February 9, 1998; amended March 9, 2009) adopted bylaw
permit required yes s. 3.6(b)
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Bylaw of the City of Charlottetown providing for fire protection and emergency services under ss.21 and 64 of the Charlottetown Area Municipalities Act. Establishes the Fire Department and authorizes fire prevention and burning permits.

Machine-readable: open-burning.json · Official website: https://charlottetown.ca/ · Last verified 2026-09-27 · Open burning & fires across Prince Edward Island · Open burning & fires in other municipalities