Can I burn today in The Municipality of Callander?
The Municipality of Callander’s by-law does not set out what each fire danger rating allows, so this page cannot tell you whether today is a burning day. Today’s rating is beside this, and the fire hall below has the answer.
- Air quality (AQHI)
- 2 · Low risk
- Measured at
- Parry Sound
- Observed
- 3:00 AM EDT Thursday 10 September 2026 · rating measured at the centre of Parry Sound District, which covers a wide area
A rating is not permission. The Municipality of Callander requires a permit, and a fire ban can be declared at any time. Callander Fire & Emergency Services decides — not this page.
7 days from selected start date
1 year from selected start date
fee waived; term not stated
Purchase an Open Air Burning Permit online at www.mycallander.ca/BurnPermits/Options (Property Owner or Landlord application), paying by Visa, Mastercard or Interac Online.
Alternatively, buy a permit in person at the Municipal Office, 280 Main Street North, or by calling (705) 752-1410 x221.
Choose a permit start date (7-day or 1-year option).
Island property owners still apply for a permit; the fee is waived.
No need to print the permit if purchased online — the database is updated automatically.
Check the municipality's fire rating page before burning; at a High rating daytime burning is not permitted April 1 – October 31.
Permit required
Open Air Burning Permits are required before setting any open-air fire, including campfires for cooking and warmth, and/or discharging consumer fireworks
Permitted hours — fire season (April 1 to October 31)
open-air burning is not permitted during the day. Fires are permitted two hours prior to sunset and must be completely extinguished two hours after sunrise.
Off-season (November 1 to March 31)
Open-air burning is permitted during the day.
Fire rating — current High rating restriction
Daytime burning NOT permitted from April 1st to October 31st (daytime is 2 hours after sunrise until 2 hours prior to sunset)
Island properties
Island properties still need to apply for a permit, though the fee will be waived.
Prohibited materials / locations
industrial waste, agricultural waste, domestic waste, petroleum products, rubber, painted (or treated) lumber
A live readout of air quality, wind and fire danger for The Municipality of Callander — free, for any municipality, customer or not. See it and get the link.
By-laws change. This page summarises public documents and is not legal advice or permission to burn — Callander Fire & Emergency Services decides.