In Toronto, setting off fireworks on your own property is allowed until 11 p.m. most days with the appropriate permit. Victoria Day and Canada Day are the only days that permits are not required. The cost of a permit for 2025 is $220.85. Request a permit by email below or by calling 416-338-5340, Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Fireworks Bylaw regulates the use and sale of fireworks in Toronto.
Prohibited fireworks include smoke bombs, exploding matches, exploding golf balls, stink bombs and fake firecrackers. Browse the complete list of prohibited fireworks.
Fireworks are not allowed in public parks, beaches, streets and parking lots, on balconies or on any private property that is not your own.
Contact 311 to report the use of fireworks in a City park or beach, illegal sale and possible misuse of fireworks. Please note that bylaw enforcement officers are not emergency responders, do not respond to complaints on an emergency basis and do not have the authority to immediately stop events.