Burning Restrictions
Campfires are currently permitted.
You must own the property or have the property owner’s permission, including at a licensed tourism establishment.
Additionally, you must meet the burning bylaws of the community you are in.
Please note that the fire season has started and runs until November 15, 2026.
Category 1 fires do not require burning permits; however, you must check the Burning Restrictions each day to see if conditions allow for burning. The burning restrictions will be updated each day at approximately 2pm.
Burning permits are required for Category 2,3 and 4 fires. If you have a permit, you must check the Fire Weather Index each day to see if conditions allow for burning. The Fire Weather Index will be updated each day at approximately 2pm.
You can also call 1-800-237-5053 at 2pm to get the updated burning conditions for the fire categories.
Please note that burning is never permitted between 8am-2pm for Category 1 fires.
Always check your municipal bylaws, or contact your municipal office, before doing any type of burning (this includes both campfires and domestic brush burning). Your municipality may have a burning restriction that overrides the provincial burning map restrictions.
This page is not updated from November 16 to March 14.
Please visit the campfires webpage for more information on campfires.
If you're having trouble using the Burning Restrictions Map, see the Interactive Maps Guide page.
For more information, please contact your local forestry office.
| Location | Address | Phone Number |
|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 2580 Route 313, St. Peters | 902-961-7296 |
| J. Frank Gaudet Tree Nursery Complex | 183 Upton Road, Charlottetown | 902-368-4700 |
| Beach Grove | 170 Beach Grove Road, Charlottetown | 902-368-4800 |
| Wellington | 40 Hackamack Road, Richmond | 902-854-7260 |