Total Fire and Firework Ban in effect!

Tuesday, August 5, 2025

Total Fire and Firework Ban is in effect for the Township of North Kawartha as of Tuesday, August 5, 2025, and will remain in effect until further notice. 

All forms of open-air burning are strictly prohibited (not allowed) during a total fire and firework ban:

Campfires, of all sizes
Brush burning, of all means
Cooking Fires, of all means
Wood cooking equipment
Charcoal Barbecues
Charcoal or wood smokers.

Propane or naphtha Gas cooking equipment with shutoff mechanisms and electric cooking equipment are permitted/allowed during a total fire and firework ban within the Township of North Kawartha.

All active burn permits are immediately suspended, and no new permits will be issued until the total fire and firework ban has been formally lifted.

For further information and ongoing updates, please visit the Township Fire Ban webpage at:  https://www.northkawartha.ca/living-here/burn-permit/

Parks and Recreation

  • Service Disruption Notice: NKCC Water Bottle Filling Station

    As of Wednesday, August 6, 2025, the outdoor water bottle filling station at the North Kawartha Community Centre (340 McFadden Road, Apsley) is temporarily closed due to facility operations.

    Water is available at the Glen Alda Community Centre (3723 County Road 620) or for purchase at Sayers Foods (132 Burleigh Street).
  • Public Washrooms Closed at 135 Burleigh Street, Apsley

    Please be advised that the public washrooms located at 135 Burleigh Street, Apsley, are temporarily closed due to a service disruption to the water supply.

    During this time, public washroom facilities remain available at the North Kawartha Community Centre (NKCC) located at 340 McFadden Road, Apsley.
  • Service Disruption

    Please be advised that the North Kawartha Community Centre (NKCC), located at 340 McFadden Road, Apsley, is currently experiencing an unexpected water service disruption, affecting the water bottle filling station and the fitness centre showers. 

    The issue is expected to be resolved, and service restored by Monday. January 27, 2025. 
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Contact Us

Township of North Kawartha
280 Burleigh Street
PO Box 550
Apsley, ON K0L 1A0

Tel: 705-656-4445
Toll free: 1-800-755-6931
Fax: 705-656-4446
Roads After Hours: 705-740-6158
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