Partial Burn Ban in Effect for Loyalist Township

This partial burn ban has been implemented due to the current fire conditions and increased wildfire risk in our community and will remain in effect until further notice. 

What is prohibited?

Brush fires

Agriculture fires

Other open-air fires that require a permit

Fireworks

What is permitted?

Campfires

Fire in an Outdoor Fireplace

Fires in a cooking device 

Please use caution when setting any fire, and thank you for your cooperation in keeping our community safe

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Noise By-Law Exemptions

Noise is regulated in Loyalist Township by the Township's Noise By-law. The by-law in​cludes both general restrictions on specific types of noise as well as time-based restrictions for certain activities. 

Below you will find information of certain activities which have received an exemption from the Noise By-Law, the address, date of approval, and other general information.

Noise Exemptions

The Township has granted Voodoo Rockfest an exemption to the Noise By-law on the following days and times:

  • Thursday, August 7, 2025 from 11 a.m.  to 11 p.m.
  • Friday, August 8, 2025 from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
  • Saturday, August 9, 2025 from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Voodoo Rockfest will take place at 795 Wing Road in Odessa. The exemption permits the operation of any electronic device or group of connected electronic devices incorporating one or more loudspeakers or other electro mechanical transducers, and intended for the production, reproduction or amplification of sound.

Should you have any concerns or questions please feel free to reach out to clerk@loyalist.ca.

The Township has granted Hot2Trot Stables an exemption to the Noise By-law under Activity 2 of Schedule 2, for the following days and times:

  • April 23, 2025 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
  • April 25, 2025 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
  • April 30, 2025 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
  • May 2, 2025 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
  • May 7, 2025 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
  • May 9, 2025 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
  • May 14, 2025 from 5p.m. to 9 p.m.
  • May 16, 2025 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
  • May 21, 2025 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
  • May 23, 2025 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
  • May 28, 2025 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
  • May 30, 2025 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
  • June 4, 2025 from 5p.m. to 9 p.m.
  • June 6, 2025 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
  • June 11, 2025 from 5p.m. to 9 p.m.
  • June 13, 2025 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
  • June 18, 2025 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
  • June 20, 2025 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
  • June 25, 2025 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
  • June 27, 2025 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
  • July 2, 2025 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
  • July 4, 2025 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
  • July 9, 2025 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
  • July 11, 2025 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
  • July 16, 2025 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
  • July 18, 2025 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
  • July 23, 2025 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
  • July 25, 2025 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
  • July 30, 2025 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
  • August 1, 2025 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
  • August 6, 2025 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
  • August 8, 2025 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
  • August 13, 2025 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
  • August 15, 2025 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
  • August 20, 2025 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
  • August 22, 2025 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
  • August 27, 2025 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
  • August 29, 2025 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
  • September 3, 2025 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
  • September 5, 2025 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
  • September 10, 2025 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
  • September 12, 2025 from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.
  • September 13, 2025 from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
  • September 17, 2025 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
  • September 19, 2025 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
  • September 24, 2025 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
  • September 26, 2025 from 5 p.m. to September 27, 2025 at 1 a.m.
  • September 27, 2025 from 9 a.m. to September 28, 2025 at 1 a.m.
  • September 28, 2025 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Hot2Trot Stables is located at 1003 Lucas Road in Odessa. The exemption relates to the operation of any electronic device or group of connected electronic devices incorporating one or more loudspeakers or other electro mechanical transducers, and intended for the production, reproduction or amplification of sound.

Should you have any concerns or questions please feel free to reach out to clerk@loyalist.ca.

The Township has granted the Amherst Island Agricultural Society an exemption to the Noise By-law on the August 2, 2025 from 1 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.

Amherst Island Agricultural Society's Music Festival - Rock the Pavilion will take place at 5437 Front Rd in Stella. The exemption permits the operation of any electronic device or group of connected electronic devices incorporating one or more loudspeakers or other electro mechanical transducers, and intended for the production, reproduction or amplification of sound.

Should you have any concerns or questions please feel free to reach out to clerk@loyalist.ca.

The Township has granted an exemption to the Noise By-law on July 22, 2025 from 6 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.

Loyalist Township and their hired contractor will be completing a cement pour and install for the rink at the W.J. Henderson Recreation Centre. The exemption permits for the operation of any equipment in connection with construction.

Should you have any concerns or questions please feel free to reach out to clerk@loyalist.ca.

The Township has granted an exemption to the Noise By-law on September 6, 2025 from 4 p.m. to 12 a.m.

This exemption applies to 2321 Switzerville Road. The exemption permits the operation of any electronic device or group of connected electronic devices incorporating one or more loudspeakers or other electro mechanical transducers, and intended for the production, reproduction or amplification of sound.

Should you have any concerns or questions please feel free to reach out to clerk@loyalist.ca.

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Loyalist Township
Box 70, 263 Main Street
Odessa, Ontario K0H 2H0
Tel: 613-386-7351
info@loyalist.ca

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