Noise & nuisance — The North Shore, Ontario

What are the quiet hours? What noise is allowed?

In the Township of The North Shore, Ontario, noise & nuisance rules are set by By-law 18-02, Being a By-law to Control Noises, verified 2026-10-18. Quiet hours: 11:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. Fines: $125.00. Exemptions: Agricultural farming, community festivals, snow clearing, emergency vehicles, church bells, approved public gatherings, government activities.

By-law 18-02, Being a By-law to Control Noises adopted bylaw
quiet hours 11:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. s. 2(2)
exemptions Agricultural farming, community festivals, snow clearing, emergency vehicles, church bells, approved public gatherings, government activities. s. 6 (Permitted Noises)
fine range $125.00 Schedule A
scout note

Scanned PDF: prohibits excessive/nuisance noise; quiet period 11:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.; construction equipment and other restrictions with exemptions. Passed January (year 2018 per number; day blank).

Regulatory By-laws index

Township index listing Noise By-law, water/wastewater rates by-law 23-78 and fee schedules.

Machine-readable: noise.json · Official website: http://www.townshipofthenorthshore.ca/ · Last verified 2026-10-18 · Noise & nuisance across Ontario · Noise & nuisance in other municipalities