Seasonal Fire Safety and Restrictions

Please take proper safety precautions when barbecuing and read our picnic guidelines. 

You can use propane and charcoal barbecues on private properties, beaches and parks in West Vancouver unless fire bans and restrictions are in place. 

Note: No fires of any kind, including propane barbecues, are permitted in Lighthouse Park at any time.

Outdoor Grilling Safety Video

When barbecuing, be sure to use the following safe grilling practices:

• propane and charcoal barbecue grills should only be used outdoors
• place the grill well away from the home, deck railings and out from under eaves and overhanging branches
• keep children and pets away from the grill area
• keep your barbecue clean by removing grease build-up from the grills and in trays below the grill
• never leave your grill unattended
• be sure to turn off both your barbecue and propane flow after use

Propane grills

• never store a propane tank indoors
• always light a propane gas barbecue with the lid open
• check the gas tank hose for leaks by applying light soap and water solution to the hose. A propane leak will release bubbles. If your grill has a leak and there is no flame, turn off the gas tank and grill. If the leak stops, get the grill serviced by a professional before using it again. If the leak does not stop, call Fire & Rescue at 604-925-7370
• turn off both your barbecue and the flow of propane after use

Charcoal grills

• a charcoal chimney allows you to start the charcoal using newspaper as a fuel
• if you use a starter fluid, use only charcoal starter fluid. Never add starter fluid or any other flammable liquids to the fire
• keep starter fluid out of the reach of children and away from heat sources
• when finished grilling, let coals cool before disposing of them in a metal container or in the supplied ash bins at beaches and parks

Smoking and vaping is banned in ALL parks and wooded areas due to the fire risk. Be sure to discard cigarettes safely, even in urban areas. To report a careless smoker, please call Fire & Rescue at 604-925-7370.

Your litter could start a fire! Paper cups, food wrappers and other combustibles can act like fuel. Glass and bottles can act as a magnifying glass for the sun to start fires. Please ensure you dispose of garbage in a proper receptacle and recycle glass and bottles in an appropriate way.

Effective October 16, 2023, the District of West Vancouver banned consumer use and sale of fireworks. This ban aligns West Vancouver with neighbouring municipalities that have banned consumer fireworks and addresses the concerns of the community as well as our changing climate and environment.

View the Fireworks Regulation Bylaw