Categories
Event
Fire
Types of Fireworks
Consumer fireworks:
- are for use by the general public;
- must be purchased from a Canadian retail store;
- can only be discharged on designated holidays; and
Display fireworks:
- are not available for sale to the general public;
- are for use by established groups and organizations at events; and
- must be supervised by certified technicians; and require a Firework Special Occasion Permit
Prohibited fireworks include:
- firecrackers
- fireworks not purchased at a Canadian retailer
Rules for Consumer Fireworks
When can you use fireworks?
- Fireworks can only be discharged according to the Fireworks By-Law 2025-26.
- Fireworks cannot be discharged in the Urban Area.
- Our consumer fireworks permits are processed through a third party platform by creating a free account at cr.burnpermits.com.
Who can use fireworks?
To use fireworks you must be:
- 18 years or older or be directly supervised by a competent person older than 18; and
- on your own land or have permission from the land owner
Rules for display fireworks with a permit
Any group, club or organization who would like to hold an event with display fireworks or other pyrotechnic technologies must:
- obtain a Firework Special Occasion permit; and
- submit their permit application no less than 30 days before the event
Contact the Clarence-Rockland Fire Department at 613-446-6022 to apply for a Fireworks Special Occasion Permit.