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

City of Kenora, Ontario has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Open Air Burning By-law 71-2016.

Open burning & fires — Kenora, Ontario

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"

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