Welcome to FireLookout.ca. By accessing or using this website, you agree to these Terms of Service. Please read them carefully — they exist to protect both you and the project.
FireLookout.ca is a community-driven project dedicated to documenting and preserving Canada’s fire lookout history. The site allows users to view, submit, and share information, photos, and stories related to lookout towers and sites.
This website is independently run and maintained by a single person, with contributions from the public.
You agree to use FireLookout.ca only for lawful purposes and in a way that respects other users and the project’s intent. You may not:
Post or submit false, harmful, or copyrighted material without permission.
Attempt to hack, disrupt, or otherwise damage the site.
Use the site for advertising, spam, or commercial gain without permission.
Your submissions should be respectful, accurate, and related to fire lookouts, towers, or relevant history.
When you submit photos, stories, or lookout information, you:
Confirm that you own the content or have permission to share it.
Grant FireLookout.ca a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to display, share, and archive it (with proper credit).
Retain full ownership of your content — you can request removal or edits at any time by contacting info@firelookout.ca.
Submissions may be moderated for accuracy, quality, or relevance. Offensive or inappropriate content will be removed.
If you create an account, you are responsible for keeping your login information secure.
You agree not to share your password or impersonate another person or account.
The site reserves the right to suspend or delete accounts that violate these terms or engage in abuse.
FireLookout.ca is a community archive. While every effort is made to keep information accurate and up to date, data may occasionally be incomplete or incorrect.
All content is provided “as is.” The site and its owner are not responsible for errors, omissions, or damages resulting from the use or interpretation of this information.
Exploring old fire towers or remote locations can be dangerous. You assume all responsibility for your own safety and conduct while using the information shared on this site.
Your privacy is important. See our Privacy Policy for details on what information we collect and how it’s used.
All original site content (including text, design, and layout) is owned by FireLookout.ca unless otherwise credited.
You may link to or share pages from the site freely for personal or educational use. Reposting large portions of content elsewhere without credit or permission is not allowed.
These Terms may be updated from time to time to reflect changes to the site or its operation. The latest version will always be available on this page with a “Last Updated” date.
Questions or concerns about these Terms can be sent to:
Chad Barchard
Founder, FireLookout.ca
📧 info@firelookout.ca