Update: Beach Fires Program Not in Effect
August 26, 2024
The campfire ban in the Coastal Fire Centre (including Comox Valley) will be lifted on Wednesday, August 28 at 12:00 noon. However, the beach fires program will not be reinstated.
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Unless there is a fire ban in place, beach fires are permitted year-round at Joe Walker Park in the designated fire rings or in the BBQ shelter and at the Royston Seaside Trail BBQ shelter located on Marine Drive.
Seasonally from May 1st to September 2nd, beach fires are also permitted within the designated fire rings at Goose Spit Park unless there is a fire ban in place.
- 10 designated fire rings located on the outer beach
- Kiln-dried and untreated firewood is the only permitted firewood at Goose Spit Park and is provided by the CVRD each morning when the program is running
Fire Bans and Restrictions
The CVRD has an operating procedure for applying fire restrictions within CVRD parks to ensure a consistent, coordinated and predictable approach to applying restrictions.
Campfire bans for CVRD parks are implemented as per the direction of the Regional Rural Fire Chief, who will consult with the local fire chiefs from their respective fire protection areas. This often follows the provincial Category 1 open fire prohibition.
When a campfire ban has been implemented, the beach fire program at Goose Spit will be suspended, designated fire rings at all CVRD parks will be removed and the designated BBQ shelters will be closed.
Beach Fire Etiquette
- All beach fires must be contained in designated fire rings
- All beach fires must be fully extinguished by park closing (11 pm)
- A bucket of water, containing at least 10 liters, must be kept beside the fire at all times
- No burning of driftwood, treated wood, plastics, garbage, or material other than dry and untreated wood
Visitors may bring their own barbeques, hibachis, and portable propane fire rings to CVRD parks.