Open burning & fires — Lions Bay, British Columbia

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

In the Village of Lions Bay, British Columbia, open burning & fires rules are set by Fire Bylaw No. 428, 2011 (Office Consolidation), verified 2026-10-26. Fines: minimum fine of $2,500 and a maximum of $10,000.

Fire Bylaw No. 428, 2011 (Office Consolidation) adopted bylaw
allowed conditions Clean, dry firewood (excluding driftwood) in permanently constructed outdoor fire pits/fireplaces permitted and inspected by Building Inspector before bylaw effective date; Fire Rescue for sanctioned occasions/training/fire prevention. s. 37; s. 38
fine range minimum fine of $2,500 and a maximum of $10,000 s. 54
scout note

Total ban: no open burning in Lions Bay except by Fire Rescue (s.38); no building new fire pits or fire rings (s.36); wood only in pre-approved permanent pits (s.37); Fire Chief may ban all burning incl. barbecues (s.40); no burning Schedule A waste (s.41). Offence fine $2,500-$10,000.

Lions Bay Bylaws index

Index of Village bylaws incl. Fire Bylaw No. 428.

Machine-readable: open-burning.json · Official website: https://www.lionsbay.ca/ · Last verified 2026-10-26 · Open burning & fires across British Columbia · Open burning & fires in other municipalities