Open burning & fires — Whistler, British Columbia

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

In the Resort Municipality of Whistler, British Columbia, open burning & fires rules are set by Resort Municipality of Whistler Fire and Life Safety Bylaw No. 2201, 2019, verified 2026-10-26. Fines: not more than Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00). A permit is required. Permit issuer: Fire Rescue Service.

Resort Municipality of Whistler Fire and Life Safety Bylaw No. 2201, 2019 adopted bylaw
permit required yes s. 6.1
permit issuer Fire Rescue Service s. 6.13
allowed conditions With Campfire Permit or designated campground fire pit; recreational/ceremonial; pile not exceeding 0.5 m wide and high; 3 m clearance; no ban; rating low/moderate. s. 6.5
fine range not more than Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00) s. 12.10
scout note

Part 6: no open-air fire or campfire without a Campfire Permit from Whistler Fire Rescue Service (s.6.1; permit valid 4 years after site visit). Campfires: one pile max 0.5 m, 3 m from combustibles, only at low/moderate fire danger and no BC Wildfire ban (s.6.5). Fire Chief may ban campfires (s.6.6). Propane fire pits exempt. Fine up to $10,000.

Fire and Life Safety Bylaw page (Whistler)

Municipal page hosting Bylaw 2201 and Amendment 2375 (2022).

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