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2026 Campfire Ban Rescinded

2026 Campfire Ban Rescinded

May 15, 2026

2026 Campfire Ban enacted in the Coastal Fire Centre   Category  2, 3 Fire Ban in effect from May 07 till October 31, 2026. Category 1 Fires (Camp fires) are currently permitted.   Friday, May 15, 2026 The Coastal Fire Centre has rescinded the campfire...

Public Notice – S.F.P.D. Board of Trustees Election

Public Notice – S.F.P.D. Board of Trustees Election

Mar 26, 2026

Public Notice The Sechelt Fire Protection District Board of Trustees Election will be held on Wednesday April 15, 2026. Polls will open at the Sechelt Fire Department, 5525 Trail Avenue, Sechelt BC at 9:30am and close at 7:00pm. Two (2) Trustees are to be elected for...

Forest Fire Danger

Backyard burning of toxic materials, garbage, construction waste, demolition waste, and garden refuse is NOT permitted in the District of Sechelt.

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Campfires

Campfires are fires for cooking, warmth, or ceremonial purposes. Campfires are not for burning toxic materials, garbage, construction waste, demolition waste, or garden refuse. A campfire is typically used as a wiener or marshmallow roast fire. They are also smaller in size, typically not more than 3 feet across at the base.

Campfires are allowed year round within the District of Sechelt and the shíshálh Nation unless the Fire Department, Coastal Fire Centre, or Province of British Columbia issues a total burn ban. A burn ban is likely over the summer months, but some years, when the weather is wetter, campfires are not banned. The Fire Department enforces campfires by banning them when necessary, and by responding to reports of illegal and/or dangerous campfires.

Burning Regulations

Wood burning appliances: Permitted

Campfires: Permitted

Fireworks: NOT Permitted

Gas-Fired Appliance: Permitted