Are fireworks allowed in your community for Canada Day?

Revellers watch a fireworks display during Canada Day festivities in Charlottetown, P.E.I., on Saturday, July 1, 2017. (THE CANADIAN PRESS / Darren Calabrese)

Celebrations will be held coast to coast for Canada Day.

And what’s a Canada Day party without fireworks?

It depends, of course, on where you live.

Each community has different rules and regulations surrounding personal light shows.

Most don’t allow fireworks to be set off on public property, including parks, roads and sidewalks.

Anyone who defies the bylaws could face a steep fine. In the Region of Waterloo, that can be as much as $2,000.

Of course, many cities are planning their own fireworks shows for Canada Day. You can find out more here.

Here’s when personal fireworks are permitted in your community on July 1.

Kitchener

Fireworks are only allowed on Canada Day between 9 p.m. and 11 p.m.

To report a noise complaint: 519-741-2345

More details can be found here.

Waterloo

Fireworks are permitted on Canada Day between 9 p.m. and 11 p.m.

To report a noise complaint: 519-747-8785

Additional information can be found here.

Cambridge

Fireworks displays are allowed on Canada Day from dusk to 11 p.m.

To report a noise complaint: 519-623-1340, ext. 7907 (or Waterloo Regional Police at 519-570-9777, press 1)

More details can be found here.

North Dumfries

Fireworks can be set off on Canada Day, as well as the day before and the day after, but must end by 10:15 p.m.

Wilmot

Fireworks can be set off on Canada Day.

Guelph

Firework displays are allowed on Canada Day, and the day before the holiday, between 9 a.m. and 11:59 p.m.

To report a noise complaint: 519-824-1212 (Guelph Police Service)

More details can be found here.

Stratford

Fireworks are permitted on Canada Day between 8 p.m. to 12 a.m.

Brantford

Fireworks can be set off on Canada Day, as well as up to three days before, between sunset and 11 p.m.

Additional information can be found here.

Brant County

Fireworks are allowed on Canada Day, as well as three days before or after the holiday.

To report a noise complaint: Click here

Woodstock

As of Jan. 1, 2024, fireworks are no longer permitted in Woodstock.

To report a complaint: 519-421-2800, ext. 9 (Woodstock Police Service)