Backyard fires in Lake of the Woods
Whether a backyard fire or fire pit is allowed in Lake of the Woods, Ontario, the permit rule, coverage level, and how to check today's fire ban.
Provincial Restricted Fire Zone rules can override local permission in Ontario's fire region. We have not verified Lake of the Woods's open-air burning bylaw yet, so check the municipality or fire department before lighting a wood fire.
Gas versus wood
Gas and propane appliances are usually treated separately from open-air wood burning, but Lake of the Woods safety, placement, and temporary-ban rules still apply.
Today's fire ban
Check Ontario's fire restrictions and Forest Fire Information Map for the provincial layer. Then check Lake of the Woods for any local fire ban or open-air burning permit rule.
For the provincial layer, check Ontario's fire restrictions and the Forest Fire Information Map, which show Restricted Fire Zones across the fire region.
Lake of the Woods backyard fire questions
Can I have a backyard fire in Lake of the Woods?
Provincial Restricted Fire Zone rules can override local permission in Ontario's fire region. We have not verified Lake of the Woods's open-air burning bylaw yet, so check the municipality or fire department before lighting a wood fire. Source: Ontario forest fires and Restricted Fire Zone information, last checked 2026-06-24.
Are gas or propane fire pits allowed in Lake of the Woods?
Gas and propane appliances are usually treated separately from open-air wood burning, but Lake of the Woods safety, placement, and temporary-ban rules still apply.
How do I know if there is a fire ban in Lake of the Woods today?
Check Ontario's fire restrictions and Forest Fire Information Map for the provincial layer. Then check Lake of the Woods for any local fire ban or open-air burning permit rule. For the provincial picture, check Ontario's fire restrictions page and the Forest Fire Information Map, which show Restricted Fire Zones in the fire region.
Source
From Ontario forest fires and Restricted Fire Zone information, last checked 2026-06-24. Lake of the Woods is covered by the provincial Restricted Fire Zone baseline. The local open-air burning bylaw has not been verified yet. Municipal contact point: Lake of the Woods.
This is a plain-language summary, not the bylaw, and not legal advice. Open-air burning rules and bans change quickly, especially in dry weather. Always check your municipality's page and today's ban status before you light anything.
Other municipalities: Alberton, Atikokan, Chapple, Dawson. Or see every municipality.