Open burning & fires — Courtenay, British Columbia

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

The City of Courtenay, British Columbia has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Fire Protective Services Bylaw No. 2556, 2008, verified 2026-08-23.

Fire Protective Services Bylaw No. 2556, 2008 adopted bylaw

Bans open-air/outdoor burning without a Burning Permit; prohibits burning of land-clearing slash and prohibited materials; bans open fires entirely in Commercial/Industrial/Comprehensive Development zones; propane/charcoal cooking appliances exempt year-round.

Machine-readable: open-burning.json · Official website: https://www.courtenay.ca/ · Last verified 2026-08-23 · Open burning & fires in other municipalities