Canal Flats noise bylaw: quiet hours, construction hours and fines

What are the noise rules and quiet hours in Canal Flats?

Canal Flats, British ColumbiaChecked against official textSources read 2026-11-08

How it works

The Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 296, 2026 replaced the old Noise Control Bylaw in July 2026. It says no one may make, or allow on their property, noise that is liable to disturb the quiet, peace, rest, enjoyment, comfort or convenience of individuals or the public. This covers amplified or live music and instruments, and animals or birds whose barking or cries disturb others.

Steps

1. Pick up or print the Bylaw Enforcement Form from the Village website.
2. Bring it to the Village Office at 8866 Grainger Road, email it to village@canalflats.ca, or mail it to PO Box 159, Canal Flats.
3. You can also phone the Village office at 250-349-5462 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., closed 12:00 to 1:00) or the Community Enhancement Officer (Bylaw and Dog Control) at 250-420-7121.

Good to know

• The readable text sets no fixed quiet hours for ordinary noise. The test is whether the noise is liable to disturb others.
• Construction noise liable to disturb neighbours is banned except as the bylaw allows. A construction-noise permit may carry conditions such as advance notice to neighbours and limits on the type of work or heavy equipment. The hours themselves could not be read; ask the Village.
• Emergency work to protect life, health or property is allowed, but you must be able to show it was an emergency.
• No after-hours noise complaint line is stated on the Village pages. The Columbia Valley RCMP non-emergency line is 250-342-9292.
• Fine: a ticket amount set in the Municipal Ticket Information bylaw, or $100 to $10,000 plus costs on conviction. The posted ticket schedules still list noise only under the repealed Noise Control Bylaw (municipal ticket $100; bylaw notice $100, $75 within 14 days, $125 after 28 days). Confirm the current amount with the Village.