Open burning & fires — Owen Sound, Ontario

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

The City of Owen Sound, Ontario has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Open Air Fire By-law No. 2022-051, verified 2026-08-23.

Open Air Fire By-law No. 2022-051 adopted bylaw

Regulates and permits open-air/outdoor burning within the City, including permit requirements and prohibited materials/conditions.

Machine-readable: open-burning.json · Official website: http://www.owensound.ca/ · Last verified 2026-08-23 · Open burning & fires in other municipalities