Can I keep chickens, bees, or livestock on my property?

Backyard hens & livestock — Gore Bay, Ontario

In the Town of Gore Bay, Ontario, hens permitted: False; bees permitted: True; livestock rule: No owner shall keep domestic fowl, horses, cattle, bison, goats, swine, mink, sheep, mules or similar livestock within areas defined as Residential.; permit or licence: Exotic Pet Permit required for exotic pets; fee $25.00, renewable by January 31st each year. Source: Bylaw 2021-16 - Regulate the Keeping of Exotic Animals and Domestic Animals Other Than Dogs, verified 2026-08-28.

Bylaw 2021-16 - Regulate the Keeping of Exotic Animals and Domestic Animals Other Than Dogs adopted bylaw

hens permitted	False	s. 2.1 — No person shall keep Domestic Animals or Domestic Fowl within the Town, unless it is on property deemed as Rural
bees permitted	True	s. 3.1.1(a) — Bees are to be kept as per the Ontario Bee act
livestock rule	No owner shall keep domestic fowl, horses, cattle, bison, goats, swine, mink, sheep, mules or similar livestock within areas defined as Residential.	s. 3.1.3(a)
permit or licence	Exotic Pet Permit required for exotic pets; fee $25.00, renewable by January 31st each year	Schedule 'A' — Permit Fee: $25.00

scout note

Bees permitted per the Ontario Bee Act; max 2 rabbits per dwelling unit in escape-proof enclosures; prohibits domestic fowl (chickens, ducks, geese, turkeys) and livestock (horses, cattle, goats, swine, sheep) in Residential-designated areas.