Fireworks

The Town of South Bruce Peninsula regulates and licenses the sale and use of fireworks in the municipality. This is outlined in the Fireworks By-law.

Apply for a permit to hold a special fireworks display

Permission is required for anyone wishing to hold a fireworks display that does not fall on Victoria Day, Canada Day or Independence Day or the day immediately preceding Victoria Day, Canada Day or Independence Day or any special day established by Council.

When am I allowed to have fireworks?

Fireworks may only be set off between 7pm-11pm on the following days:

Victoria Day and the night before
Canada Day and the night before
Independence Day and the night before
(or any Special Day established by council or with a Permit)

Rules for setting off fireworks

See the Fireworks By-law for a complete list of rules.

You may only set off fireworks on the preset days.
You may only set off fireworks between 7PM-11PM
You must be 18 years or older.
You may only set off fireworks on your own land or land authorized by the owner.
No setting off of fireworks in public areas (incl. sidewalks / highways / SBP owned or SBP managed beached / shopping plaza's /etc.).
No person may have a fireworks display without a Permit from the Fire Chief and AHJ.
No person shall sell, retail, or set off firecrackers within the Town of South Bruce Peninsula.

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