Open burning & fires — Whitehorse, Yukon

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

City of Whitehorse has 1 adopted bylaw on file, verified against the original document on 2026-06-04.

Parks and Public Open Space Bylaw No. 2015-20 adopted bylaw
permit required True s. 28
permit issuer City (designated fire places/fire pits provided and approved by the City) s. 28
allowed conditions No wood fire or burning embers in any public open space except in designated fire places or fire pits provided and approved by the City s. 28
fine range unauthorized open fire $300 (1st) / $500 (2nd); up to $10,000 plus $2,500/day Schedule A s. 28; s. 54
scout note

City of Whitehorse Parks and Public Open Space Bylaw. Prohibits any wood fire or burning embers in public open space except in City-approved/designated fire places or fire pits. Bylaw 2015-20 (office consolidation).

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