Open burning & fires — Nelson, British Columbia

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

The City of Nelson, British Columbia has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Fire Regulation and Prevention Bylaw No. 3268, 2014, verified 2026-08-23.

Fire Regulation and Prevention Bylaw No. 3268, 2014 adopted bylaw

Prohibits open-air burning citywide except limited permitted woody-debris burns; Fire Chief may impose a total burning ban at any time; campfires/backyard fires generally banned within city limits.

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