Air
The Provincial Ventilation Index map is currently not operational. As the venting index is required to be GOOD in order to burn, this page will be updated daily to reflect whether burning is permitted or not.
The Southern Vancouver Island venting index for October 15, 2025 is POOR therefore backyard burning is NOT PERMITTED today.
Air is a precious resource that many of us take for granted. Air supplies us with oxygen, which is essential for our bodies to live. Adults take about 20,000 breaths per day. Children breathe almost twice that amount because they are smaller and their respiratory systems are still maturing. Check your local air quality by clicking on the Air Quality Map icon.
Clean air is important for health. Learn more about protecting the air in our region:
- The Air Quality Problem - Learn about the threats to clean air in our region
- Airshed Protection - Find out who is working to protect our air locally
- Clear the Air Cowichan - Learn how to minimize local pollution from burning