Open burning & fires — Kenora, Ontario

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

City of Kenora has 1 adopted bylaw on file, verified against the original document on 2026-06-09.

Open Air Burning By-law 71-2016 adopted bylaw
permit required True s. 3.4
permit issuer Fire Chief s. 3.1
allowed conditions Camp fires permitted anytime; outside burning permitted anytime during uncontrolled burning season (Nov 1–Mar 31); evening burning permitted during controlled burning season (Apr 1–Oct 31). s. 2.1, s. 2.2, s. 3.4
fine range $200.00 Schedule "B"
scout note

Official Kenora open-air burning by-law listed on the City's frequently requested by-laws page.

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