The campfire ban has been rescinded effective 12:00 (noon) on September 3, 2026.
Small campfires are now permitted in our campgrounds and group sites.
Campfire prohibitions to be Rescinded in Coastal Fire Centre
PARKSVILLE – Effective on Thursday, September 3, 2026, at 12 p.m. (noon), the Category 1 campfire prohibition will be rescinded throughout the Coastal Fire Centre.
More information is available at:
https://blog.gov.bc.ca/bcwildfire/campfire-prohibitions-to-be-rescinded-in-coastal-fire-centre-with-further-rescindments-in-the-haida-gwaii-forest-district/
Please check the gov. website for updates regarding Fire Bans (our campgrounds/group sites are located in the Coastal District)
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/wildfire-status/fire-bans-and-restrictions
Campfire Definition
A campfire is defined as any fire smaller than 0.5 metres high by 0.5 metres wide.
