If you were hoping to celebrate Canada Day with some good old-fashioned explosions in the sky, best keep them stashed away—Whistler's fire danger rating is currently high, and the Resort Municipality of Whistler is reminding residents about fire prohibitions ahead of the big national bash.
Fires of any kind, including campfires and fireworks, are prohibited until Sept. 15.
"The campfire ban applies to all levels of fire danger rating including low and moderate, and the campfire ban in Whistler will remain in effect until Sept. 15, 2025 to reduce the risk of human caused wildfires," reads a post on the Resort Municipality of Whistler's website.
"A CSA-rated or ULC-rated portable campfire apparatus that uses propane fuel is allowed in Whistler, as long as the height of the flame is less than 15 centimetres, and it is used in accordance with the manufacturer recommendations."
In Whistler, the fine for having a fire without a permit is $500, reduced to $300 if paid within 14 days. The fine for having a campfire during a ban, as Whistler is now under until Sept. 15, is $1,000. The RCMP and COS can also issue an additional $1,150 ticket for fire-related infractions.
Stay up to date on the latest wildfire updates in the province here, and read more about wildfire in Whistler here.
Residents and guests to the resort are reminded to sign up for Whistler Alert in the event of any emergency.
See smoke? In Whistler, report it by calling 911. Outside municipal boundaries, call 1-800-663-5555 or *5555 on a cell phone.
