Open burning & fires — Shawinigan, Quebec

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

The Town of Shawinigan, Quebec has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Règlement SH-1, Titre 5, art. 5.4.39-5.4.40 (Feux en plein air / Structure d'un foyer extérieur), verified 2026-08-23.

Règlement SH-1, Titre 5, art. 5.4.39-5.4.40 (Feux en plein air / Structure d'un foyer extérieur) adopted bylaw

Bans open-air fires without a permit from the fire director (except fireplaces/grills/barbecues), requires continuous supervision with the permit on hand, and bans burning construction debris. Sets construction/setback standards (materials, hearth size, building/property-line distances) for outdoor fireplaces.

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