Rules & Regulations

• No day burning between April 1 to October 31.
• Check for local restrictions.
• Don’t light fires on windy days.
• Use a designated fire pit.
• When burning, keep water and a shovel nearby.
• Never leave your fire unattended.
• The law requires a smoke and C02 alarms on each level of your home. Alarms must be tested annually.
• Keep your emergency numbers handy.

Campfire Regulations

Note: an unattended campfire can result in charges and a hefty fine by Ministry of Natural Resources.

If you’re going camping or plan to have a campfire, follow these tips so you can enjoy your campfire safely:

1. Choose a Site

• Pick a site that is close to a water source and sheltered from the wind.
• Build your fire on a rock surface or bare dirt.
• Build your fire at least 3 metres away from logs, stumps, trees and overhanging branches.
• Build your fire 15 metres away from buildings or tents.

2. Prepare the Site

• Clear a space (about 2 metres wide) where the fire will be.
• Make sure you remove pine needles, grass, leaves and twigs.
• Scrape the area right down to the soil.
• Be sure you have a pail of water and a shovel to control the fire.

3. Build Your Campfire

• Keep your fire small – it shouldn’t be bigger than 1 metre high and 1 metre wide.
• Small fires are safer, easier to control and easier to put out.
• A small fire will also keep your cooking tools from blackening and will let you get close enough to cook.