Open burning & fires — Parksville, British Columbia

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

City of Parksville has 1 adopted bylaw on file, verified against the original document on 2026-06-08.

Bylaw 1428 - Outdoor Burning adopted bylaw
permit required True s. 4.1(b)
permit issuer Fire Chief of the City of Parksville s. 4.1(b)
allowed conditions Exemptions include BBQs, outdoor fireplaces, beach fires, campfires, fire dept training, ecosystem management, and agricultural clearing waste with approval between October 15 and November 15. s. 4
fine range not exceeding Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00) s. 9(a)
scout note

Regulates outdoor burning, open fires, and related activities within City of Parksville boundaries.

Machine-readable: open-burning.json · Official website: https://parksville.ca/ · Last verified 2026-06-08 · Open burning & fires in other municipalities