The Fire Danger Rating is Low
Whistler’s current fire danger rating and forecast is updated daily from May to September by the Coastal Fire Centre, a division of the BC Wildfire Service. Whistler is listed as Cheakamus.
Forecast data is highlighted in blue, and the actual data is usually posted mid-afternoon. The actual data may or may not confirm the forecasted data.
Find information on provincial wildfires, bans and restrictions at BC Wildfire Service. These bans and restrictions apply to BC Parks, Crown Lands, and private land outside municipal boundaries.
Campfires in Whistler
You need a permit to have a campfire in Whistler.
No campfires are allowed in Whistler when the fire danger rating is high or extreme, or if there is a municipal or provincial fire ban in effect.
Bonfires or open-air fires are not permitted in public areas or Whistler’s parks at any time.
You can use a CSA-rated or ULC-rated portable campfire apparatus that uses propane fuel in Whistler at any time, if the flame height is less than 15 centimetres, and you follow the manufacturer’s recommendations.
Apply for a residential campfire permit by completing the WFRS Fillable Fire Permit Application (PDF) and, if applicable, the WFRS Fillable Fire Permit Permission Letter (PDF). Email the completed form(s) to fire@whistler.ca.
Residential campfire permits expire on December 31 and must be renewed each year.
You must follow all the fire permit requirements. We enforce this with fines.
Barbecues in parks
CSA- and ULC-rated propane barbecues are allowed in Whistler parks when they are used safely and in accordance with manufacturer recommendations.
- You can use a natural gas or propane gas fueled fire in a fire pit or barbecue without a campfire permit.
- Charcoal briquettes are not allowed in municipal parks.
Fireworks permit
You need to apply for a commercial fireworks permit (PDF) to hold a commercial fireworks display in Whistler. You can only use professionally launched fireworks at commercial events.
Consumer fireworks are only allowed on January 1, October 31, November 1 and December 31 of each year. You don’t need a permit for consumer fireworks on those days.
Fireworks are not permitted in Whistler when the Fire Danger Rating is high or extreme, punishable by a fine up to $10,000.
Wildfire Exemption Permit
To reduce the risk of fires in Whistler, some construction activities are restricted when the Fire Danger Rating is high or extreme. You need to apply for a wildfire exemption permit to be exempt from these construction restrictions. Read more.
Yard waste burning is not permitted
You can’t burn yard waste in Whistler at any time.
Non-commercial yard waste can be dropped off for free at the Function Junction and Nesters Depots from April to November. Find out more about free yard waste drop off.
You can also participate in our FireSmart Program.
Reporting fires
Dial 911 to report a fire in Whistler. Fires outside of Whistler should be reported to the BC Wildfire Service at 1-800-663-5555 or *5555 toll-free on most cell networks.
Fire is a serious risk to our community: we fine up to $10,000 if you behave in a way that could start a fire.
