Can I have a backyard fire? Do I need a burn permit?
In the Township of Tyendinaga, Ontario, permit required: True; permit issuer: Township of Tyendinaga office; allowed conditions: Campfires and cooking fires exempt from permit; no burning between ½ hour before sunset and ½ hour after sunrise except campfires; no burning during burn bans or dangerous conditions.; fines: $100.00 to $500.00. Source: Fire Permit By-Law 08-21, verified 2026-08-29.
Fire Permit By-Law 08-21
adopted bylaw
permit required
True
s. 2.1
permit issuer
Township of Tyendinaga office
s. 3.3
allowed conditions
Campfires and cooking fires exempt from permit; no burning between ½ hour before sunset and ½ hour after sunrise except campfires; no burning during burn bans or dangerous conditions.
s. 3.7; s. 2.2(d); s. 2.2(k)
fine range
$100.00 to $500.00
Schedule "E"
scout note
Establishes fire permit requirements connected with burning and fire regulation.