Family Fireworks

Family Fireworks are low-hazard firework articles designed for recreational use by the public which are classified as type F.1 explosives under Canada’s Explosives Act, including but not limited to: showers, golden rain, lawn lights, pinwheels, roman candles, and volcanoes, but does not include party poppers or sparklers containing less than 2 mg of explosive substance.

These can be discharged without a permit during the holiday periods that are listed in the Fireworks Bylaw:

Fireworks permitted holidays

Family fireworks can only be discharged on the following holidays:

• Victoria Day - three (3) days before and three (3) days after
• Canada Day - three (3) days before and three (3) days after
• Diwali on the day of only - Monday, October 20, 2025
• Lunar New Year - on the day of only

Apply for a Family Fireworks Permit

To discharge Family Fireworks outside of the above holidays, you must submit a Family Fireworks Permit Application. This application will be reviewed and approved by the Fire Chief or Official Fire Designate.

Once approved, a fee is required and must be paid before the permit is valid.