City sharing Firework Safety Reminders ahead of Canada Day

The City of Burlington encourages residents to enjoy fireworks safely by attending organized, licensed public displays conducted by trained professionals, like the one taking place at Spencer Smith Park on July 1 for Canada Day. These events are the safest way to experience fireworks, helping to reduce the risk of injury, fire, and property damage in our community.

The City permits the use of low-hazard consumer fireworks - often called “family” fireworks - but only under strict conditions, as they can still pose safety risks.

• Fireworks are only permitted on your private property until 11 p.m. on Victoria Day and Canada Day.
• Fireworks are not allowed in parks or on beaches.
• You are also not allowed to set off fireworks in a street, a parking lot, on a balcony, or on any private property that is not your own.
• Fireworks cannot be set off within 10 m of buildings, structures, decks, vehicles or accessory buildings.

Noise complaints after 11 p.m. should be directed to the HRPS Non-Emergency Line at 905-825-4777.

Bylaw concerns can be reported to the City at 905-335-7777. Fireworks typically occur in short 10-minute bursts across different locations which makes real-time enforcement challenging. It is important to remember that bylaw enforcement officers are not emergency responders, do not respond to complaints on an emergency basis and do not have the authority to immediately stop large events. Community cooperation is essential to helping keep everyone safe during Victoria Day and Canada Day celebrations.

For more information on firework licenses, safety information, and more, visit burlington.ca/fireworks