Are fireworks allowed on Victoria Day? Here’s what you need to know

A sign reading 'No fireworks allowed' was seen in Victoria Park on May 16, 2025. (Dan Lauckner/CTV News)

While some communities welcome firework displays, others have enacted bylaws to ban the use or restrict sales.

Below you can find the rules for the Victoria Day long weekend which are listed by city or county.

Kitchener

Fireworks are only permitted on Victoria Day from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Starting this year, the sale of fireworks is banned.

To report an issue, contact the Waterloo Regional Police Service at [phone]

Cambridge

Fireworks are allowed on Victoria Day between dusk and 11 p.m.

To report an issue, contact the Waterloo Regional Police Service at [phone] and press 1 to dispatch a Municipal By-law Compliance Officer.

Waterloo

Fireworks can be set off on Victoria Day from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.

The sale of fireworks is not permitted.

To report an issue contact 519-747-8785.

North Dumfries

Fireworks are permitted on Victoria Day, as well as the day before and day after the holiday. All displays must end before 10:15 p.m.

Wilmot

Fireworks are allowed on Victoria Day, the day before and the day after the holiday.

Guelph

Fireworks are permitted on Victoria Day and the day before. They can be set off between 9 a.m. and 11:00 p.m.

To report an issue, contact the Guelph Police Service at 519-824-1212.

Stratford

Fireworks are allowed on Victoria Day.

They can be set off between 8 p.m. and 11:59 p.m.

Brantford

Fireworks can be set off between sunset and 11 p.m. on Victoria Day and the three days before the holiday (May 15, May 16 and May 17).

Brant County

Fireworks are permitted on Victoria Day, as well as three days before and three days after the holiday.

Woodstock

All fireworks were banned as of Jan. 1, 2024.