Open burning & fires — Winkler, Manitoba

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

City of Winkler has 2 adopted bylaws on file, verified against the original documents on 2026-06-09.

2079-12 Burning By-law adopted bylaw
permit required False s. 2; s. 3; s. 4
permit issuer Council of the City of Winkler s. 4
allowed conditions Enclosed incinerators complying with Manitoba Building Code; campfires and pit barbeques attended by adult, safe distance from buildings, following Recreational Fire Pit Guidelines. s. 2; s. 3
fine range not less than $100.00 for a first offense; $500.00 for each subsequent offense s. 5
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Regulates burning in the City of Winkler.

2157-16 Fire Prevention By-Law adopted bylaw
fine range not less than $100.00 or more than $1,000.00 fine of not less than $100.00 or more than $1,000.00
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Regulates fire prevention in the City of Winkler.

Machine-readable: open-burning.json · Official website: http://www.cityofwinkler.ca/ · Last verified 2026-06-09 · Open burning & fires in other municipalities