Campfire Ban Rescinded Effective September 25, 2025, at 12 PM
Posted: Sep 24, 2025 | By: Communications
The Coastal Fire Centre will lift the Category 1 (campfire) and Category 2 (backyard burning) prohibitions for Tofino as of 12 PM on Thursday, September 25, 2025.
The Category 3 (industrial burning) prohibition will remain in place. This includes industrial burning, the use of air curtain burners, and carbonizers. These restrictions will remain until 12 PM on Friday, October 31, 2025, or until the order is rescinded.
Campfire Regulations in Tofino
While campfires will again be permitted on select beaches and residential properties, they still must adhere to the following District of Tofino regulations.
• A campfire is any fire smaller than 0.6 metres high by 0.6 metres wide, and no larger than 24 inches in diameter.
• Fires must not consume beach materials, garbage, or noxious materials.
• Beach fires are allowed only on Mackenzie and Chesterman Beaches, between 8 AM and 10 PM.
• Fires are not permitted directly on the beach. Only elevated wood and propane fires are allowed.
• Fires must be contained in a Clean Burning or Reduced Smoke Fire Appliance, which is defined as:
- A device that uses propane or dry firewood
- Raised off the ground
- Designed to allow air to be introduced mechanically or through ventilation openings
The District thanks the public for their cooperation in enjoying fires responsibly.
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