Open Burning By-Law #17-21

By-law #17-21 governs open-air burning, including campfires, within the Township of The Archipelago. No setting fires during times when the Fire Danger Rating (FDR) is HIGH or EXTREME.  Use the Township’s website and road signage to ascertain the current rating.

When the Fire Danger Rating is MODERATE or LOW burning can occur if:

• burning between the hours of 6p.m. & 2a.m. and only if wind conditions are conducive to best practices.
• Fire size is less than 2m x 2m and is away from combustible structures or objects.
• Fires are attended to until extinguished, and appropriate extinguishing resources are present.
• Fires consume only clean fuels (do not burn garbage or treated wooded products).

To report a violation or if you have any questions, please contact the By-Law Enforcement Service