Open Air Burning
All burning in the Town of Parry Sound requires a fire permit.
A burning control by-law exists within the Town of Parry Sound in order to protect the citizens and their property from potential fire hazards. For accurate inquiries the by-law itself should be referred to.
Please remember that guidelines for open air burning must be adhered too and your fire must be extinguished when conditions cause an odour of smoke to create any inconvenience, irritation or discomfort to others.
Permits are located online Firepermits.online
Fire Danger Rating
Parry Sound has three fire danger rating signs which are located at the south and north entrances to town and one at the town transfer station.
Low
- Permit required for approved outdoor fire places
- Burning of natural wood and wood products for campfires is allowed in an outdoor fireplace
Moderate
- Permit required for approved outdoor fire places
- Burning of natural wood and wood products for campfires is allowed in an outdoor fireplace
High
- Permit required for approved outdoor fire places
- Burning of natural wood and wood products for campfires is allowed in an outdoor fireplace
- Special Approvals Suspended
- NO residential fireworks
Extreme
- NO BURNING
- Campfires not allowed
- NO residential fireworks
Fire Ban
- NO BURNING
- NO CHARCOAL - NO WOOD
- Propane and Natural Gas BBQ's and fire appliances allowed.
Contact Us
Town of Parry Sound
52 Seguin Street
Parry Sound, ON P2A 1B4
T. (705) 746-2101
F. (705) 746-7461
Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM ET
Closed on statutory holidays