Firewood yard with bundles and kindling
Run a small yard selling bundled and bagged firewood and kindling to campers, cottagers and walk-in customers.
- C$8k-40k
- Part-time
- Own premises
- Licence or permit needed
Estimates for a small start in Canada, not guarantees.
What it is
A small yard or roadside stand where customers collect bundles, bags and kindling, with bulk loads on order. You may also supply local shops, campgrounds and fire-pit users.
Your first three steps
- Check zoning with your municipality for a yard or roadside stand and for any retail or business licence needed
- Price out bundling supplies, a splitter and a covered storage area, and decide whether you will buy in kiln-dried wood or season your own
- Approach nearby campgrounds, general stores and gas stations about stocking your bundles
Who pays
Campers, cottage owners, backyard fire-pit users, campgrounds, local shops and some restaurants with wood-fired ovens.
How it makes money
Sales per bundle or bag at the yard, wholesale prices to shops and campgrounds, and bulk orders for regular customers.
Skills that help
- Basic bookkeeping and stock tracking
- Customer service
- Handling and stacking heavy loads
Watch out for
- Zoning, signage and business licence rules for a yard or roadside stand
- Rules on moving firewood, which often restrict travel with untreated wood near campgrounds, so check provincial and federal guidance
- Heavy seasonality, with sales concentrated in cold months and camping season
- Commercial general liability insurance and WCB/WSIB coverage if you hire help (rules vary by province)
- Fire risk from large wood stacks, so check storage rules with your local fire department
- Registering for GST/HST once revenue passes the small supplier threshold
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Everything you need to start: firewood yard with bundles and kindling
Researched with live web search for Canada: real startup prices, the licences and rules, what others charge, a break-even example, how to find your first customers and a 30-day launch plan. With sources.
- Startup costs with real prices
- Licences, registration and rules
- Pricing: what others charge
- Break-even example
- Finding your first customers
- 30-day launch plan
- Risks and how to reduce them
Questions people ask
How much does it cost to start a firewood yard?
Startup is typically around $8,000 to $40,000, depending on your yard, equipment, packaging and wood supply. Treat this as an estimate and get quotes for your area before you commit.
How much can a firewood yard earn?
Monthly revenue is typically around $2,500 to $12,000, depending on your location and product range. Sales are concentrated in cold months and camping season. The estimate assumes at least about 20 hours a week.
What should I check before opening a firewood yard in Canada?
Check zoning, signage and business licence rules for a yard or roadside stand. Also check rules on moving firewood, insurance and WCB/WSIB if you hire help, fire storage rules with your local fire department, and GST/HST registration.
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