By Staff
June 28th, 2022
BURLINGTON, ON
Family (low-hazard) fireworks are permitted to be set off on Canada Day. The City’s bylaw regulates where and when you can set off fireworks if you choose to have a family fireworks display.
The City bylaw allows fireworks to be set off on private property (not in public parks) from sunset until 11 p.m. on Canada Day. No person under the age of eighteen years shall set off any firework(s) and fireworks shall not be discharged within 10 metres of buildings, structures, decks, vehicles, accessory building or other buildings.
Fireworks safety tips
The safest way to enjoy fireworks is to attend a public display hosted by trained and certified professionals, such as Canada Day celebrations at Spencer Smith Park at 10 p.m. on Friday, July 1.
If you choose to have a family or a home fireworks display, please follow these firework safety tips:
- Only adults should handle and set off fireworks
- Only use safety-certified fireworks sold by a trusted source
- Choose a clear, open space, away from buildings, overhead wires and tree branches
- Wear glasses and gloves when handling fireworks
- Keep a water hose and/or bucket of water close by
- Light only one firework at a time
- Never hold a lit firework in your hand
- Attempting to re-light a “dud” or defective firework is dangerous, it can quickly back-fire and result in severe burns
- After the fireworks display, keep children away from used fireworks in case they are still active.
- Place sparklers and fireworks in a metal bucket of water or sand to cool down.
- Dispose of unused fireworks by completely submerging the fireworks in water and soak overnight and wrap the soaked fireworks in a plastic bag (so that they don’t dry out). Only then can you dispose of in your regular household garbage.
Karen Roche, Burlington Fire Chief asks you to be responsible and respectful if you choose to do your own fireworks. They pose a very real safety risk to anyone lighting them, watching them and surrounding properties. With safety and courtesy top of mind, we can all enjoy the holiday.”
Canada Day programming:
Morning events
- Yoga in the Park at 9 a.m. (Spencer Smith Park, east lawn)
- Canada Day Run, 1k and 5k at 9.a.m. Register online.
Late afternoon and evening events
- Food and marketplace vendors
- Live entertainment from the stage begins at 4 p.m., featuring:
- The Burlington Teen Tour Band
- Greetings from Mayor Marianne Meed Ward
- Special guests include Dragon Drummers, David Johannesson (rock/blues) and K’Bola Band (Latin music and dancing)
- Fireworks at 10 p.m. presented by Bunzl
Help us keep this event “green”!
- Bring a re-useable bottle to fill at the water station
- Take the shuttle bus from the southside of the Burlington GO station (2101 Fairview St.) to the downtown bus terminal (640 John St.) — a short 5-minute walk to the park. The shuttle operates a continuous loop from 3 to 11 p.m.
- Cycle to the event. Lock your bike in the corral located at the main park entrance (near the hotel)
Note: due to the large crowds, please leave your pets at home.
