Here’s what you need to know about Canada Day fireworks in Ottawa

Fireworks explode above the Ottawa River and LeBreton Flats Park on Canada Day, in Ottawa, on Monday, July 1, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang

Canada’s 159^th birthday party will include fireworks displays across Ottawa.

The biggest fireworks display will be at LeBreton Flats on Wednesday as part of the national Canada Day celebrations, while there will be displays at community celebrations across Ottawa.

CTVNewsottawa.ca looks at what you need to know about fireworks displays in Ottawa on July 1.

LeBreton Flats

The Canada Day celebrations at LeBreton Flats will wrap up with fireworks at 10 p.m. on Wednesday.

Canadian Heritage says the fireworks will be set off near LeBreton Flats Park in Ottawa.

“For an exceptional view, head to the park or nearby streets, which will be closed to traffic that day,” the department said.

Canada Day Barrhaven

The Canada Day in Barrhaven celebrations will wrap up with fireworks at 10 p.m.

The fireworks will be at Clarke Fields Park on Houlahan Street.

Canada Day in Kanata

Celebrate Canada Day with fireworks at Walter Baker Park.

The fireworks are scheduled for 10 p.m.

Canada Day in Stittsville

Coun. Glen Gower says there will be fireworks as part of the Stittsville Village Association’s Canada Day celebrations.

The fireworks will be at Sacred Heart High School.

Riverside South

The Canada Day celebrations in Claudette Cain Park will include fireworks.

Officials say the fireworks will begin at dusk (approximately 10 p.m.).

Vars

The Vars Community Association will celebrate Canada Day with a fireworks display.

The fireworks are scheduled for dusk at Alcide Trudeau Park.

Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Ottawa

The Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Ottawa is hosting a fireworks display on Canada Day.

The fireworks display is scheduled for 10 p.m.

Drone show in Manotick

The Manotick Village and Community Association invites you to celebrate Canada Day in Manotick.

There will be a drone and music show at 9:30 p.m. at Centennial Park at the Manotick Community Centre.

Ottawa Titans

The Ottawa Titans are hosting a Canada Day fireworks display on Tuesday night.

The fireworks display will be held after the game at the Ottawa Baseball Stadium.

Fireworks displays at home

The City of Ottawa is reminding residents about the regulations around Canada Day fireworks for celebrations with family or friends.

Under the city’s Fireworks Bylaw, fireworks can only be discharged on Canada Day, the day before Canada Day (Tuesday) and the day after Canada Day (Thursday).

The city says fireworks displays must take place on private property.

“Even on private properties, fireworks cannot be discharged if it poses a danger to other individuals and properties,” the city said on its website.

“This includes any property nearby, such as other homes, apartments, roadways, sidewalks and public spaces.”

You are not allowed to set off fireworks on City of Ottawa property, including all parks, sports fields and beaches.

Fireworks are also prohibited on school properties and sports fields at the four Ottawa school boards.

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