In Guelph, fireworks displays are permitted on:
- The day before and the day of Victoria Day
- The day before and day of Canada Day (July 1)
- Diwali (either October or November depending on cycle of the moon)
- Other religious events approved by the Guelph Fire Department
- As permitted by the Guelph Fire Chief
Fireworks can be discharged on the permitted days between 9 a.m. and 11:59 p.m. The sale of fireworks is restricted to seven days prior to Victoria Day and Canada Day.
Report a concern about fireworks
Call Guelph Police Service 519-824-1212 (non-emergency number). A police or bylaw officer will be dispatched as soon as possible.
Fireworks safety
- Store fireworks in cool, dry place
- Only use fireworks outdoors, in open areas away from buildings, dry grass, and trees
- Do not use fireworks in high winds
- Keep the audience at least 12.1m (40 feet) away from the discharging area
- Keep an extinguisher or water nearby (garden hose or bucket)
- Light one firework at a time
- Get permission from the City before discharging fireworks on City property (parks) by submitting a special events application.
- Put used or extinguished fireworks in a bucket of water immediately after use. Soak them overnight, drain the water and put the used fireworks in the garbage
- Keep pets safe indoors during fireworks