# Is there a fire ban in Banff, Alberta today?

**Advisory.** Fire advisory in effect (in effect since Jul 29, 2026).

- Checked: 2026-10-12T09:31:42.325Z
- Source: Alberta Fire Bans (Government of Alberta) (https://www.albertafirebans.ca/)
- Nearby municipalities with a ban: none
- JSON: https://burnbantoday.com/api/v1/alberta/banff.json
- Page: https://burnbantoday.com/alberta/banff/

## Is there a fire ban in Banff today?

Advisory. Alberta Fire Bans (Government of Alberta) lists Banff as “Fire advisory in effect”, in effect since Jul 29, 2026. Status checked Oct 12, 3:31 AM MDT.

## Can I have a campfire or burn brush in Banff?

Fire advisory in effect. Follow the conditions in the notice and your municipality's bylaws, and check again before you light a fire.

## Who issues fire bans in Alberta?

Municipalities issue fire bans, restrictions and advisories inside their boundaries; Alberta Wildfire issues them for the Forest Protection Area, and Parks Canada for national parks. All are published on albertafirebans.ca.

## Where does this information come from?

From Alberta Fire Bans (Government of Alberta), checked every hour on Burn Ban Today. Confirm with Banff or your local fire department before burning.

Always confirm with Banff officials or your local fire department before burning.