Fire ban information
Rideau Canal National Historic Site
Use of the following items is prohibited during a fire ban:
Use of the following items is permitted during a fire ban:
Frequently asked questions
What is a fire ban?
A fire ban is a legal restriction on certain types of fires to prevent human-caused wildfires.
What is fire danger?
Fire danger is an index that tells us how easily a fire could start, how difficult a fire may be to control and how long a fire might burn.
Fire ban status is determined by long term trends rather than daily weather or fire danger.
Why is there a fire ban even though it is cold and rainy?
It takes a lot of rain to restore moisture to deep soil layers, trees, and logs that have dried out. Rain quickly evaporates when followed by warm temperatures and wind. This means fire danger can quickly return to high or extreme.
The regional wildfire situation may be more active. It is important for Parks Canada not to have human-caused fires divert resources from naturally caused ones in other areas.
Where can I have a fire once a fire ban is lifted?
When fires are allowed, they must be in fire pits provided by Parks Canada. Random fires are never allowed.
More information
Be fire safe and follow these rules
- Never leave a flame unattended.
- Do not throw cigarettes on the ground. Put them out and discard in a bin.
- Report any sign of wildfire to Parks Canada Dispatch at 780-852-6155 or call 911.
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