Fireworks in Canada (2026)
Last reviewed: 9 October 2026
In short: Federally, consumer fireworks (type F.1) may be bought and used by people aged 18 or over, and people under 18 may use them under the supervision of someone aged 18 or over. The federal regulations set no sale season or time of day for use. Provinces and municipalities set those and where fireworks may be let off.
| Rule | What applies |
|---|---|
| Consumers may buy and use category F2 fireworksConsumer fireworks (category F2) | Yes [1] |
| Minimum age to buyConsumer fireworks (category F2) | 18 years [1] |
| Minimum age to possess or let offConsumer fireworks (category F2) | 18 years [1] |
| When they may be sold to the publicConsumer fireworks (category F2) | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| When they may be let offConsumer fireworks (category F2) | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Where they may not be let offConsumer fireworks (category F2) | ⚠ Not yet verified |
Notes
- Federal Explosives Regulations, 2013, Part 16. Canada classifies consumer fireworks as type F.1; this field is used for them. Provincial or municipal rules may restrict or prohibit them locally.
- Section 359(1): a user under 18 may use consumer fireworks if supervised by a person at least 18 years old. Novelty devices (type F.5) have a lower age of 16.
- Provinces, cities and municipalities have set their own restrictions on when and where fireworks may be used (Natural Resources Canada). Check the by-laws of the municipality.
Sources
- Department of Justice Canada: Explosives Regulations, 2013 (SOR/2013-211) (consulted 9 October 2026) · all sources
Related pages
Canada: rules by state or province
| Province or territory | Consumers may buy and use category F2 fireworks | Minimum age to buy | When they may be sold to the public | When they may be let off | Where they may not be let off |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alberta | ⚠ Not yet verified | ⚠ Not yet verified | ⚠ Not yet verified | ⚠ Not yet verified | Consumer fireworks (category F2), Forest Protection Area: Forest Protection Area: permission needed |
| British Columbia | ⚠ Not yet verified | ⚠ Not yet verified | Consumer fireworks (category F2), Where the Fireworks Act applies: 24 Oct to 1 Nov (where Act applies) | Consumer fireworks (category F2), Where the Fireworks Act applies: 24 Oct to 1 Nov (where Act applies) | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Manitoba | ⚠ Not yet verified | ⚠ Not yet verified | ⚠ Not yet verified | ⚠ Not yet verified | Consumer fireworks (category F2), Where fire restrictions apply: Where provincial fire restrictions apply Consumer fireworks (category F2), Provincial parks: Provincial parks: permit needed |
| New Brunswick | ⚠ Not yet verified | ⚠ Not yet verified | Only for permitted public displays | Only for permitted public displays | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | Yes; retailers need a permit | ⚠ Not yet verified | Retail permit needed; no season set | Not at high fire weather index | Not inside buildings |
| Northwest Territories | No, unless the Fire Marshal authorises | ⚠ Not yet verified | Only with Fire Marshal's authorisation | Only with Fire Marshal's authorisation | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Nova Scotia | ⚠ Not yet verified | ⚠ Not yet verified | ⚠ Not yet verified | ⚠ Not yet verified | Consumer fireworks (category F2): Where a burn ban is in effect Consumer fireworks (category F2), Provincial parks: Provincial parks: attendant permission |
| Nunavut | No, unless the Fire Marshal authorises | ⚠ Not yet verified | Only with Fire Marshal's authorisation | Public displays only, with authorisation | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Prince Edward Island | No, permit required | ⚠ Not yet verified | Only with a Fire Marshal permit | Only at a permitted display | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Saskatchewan | ⚠ Not yet verified | ⚠ Not yet verified | ⚠ Not yet verified | ⚠ Not yet verified | Consumer fireworks (category F2), Where a Wildfire Act order applies: Where a Wildfire Act order applies Consumer fireworks (category F2), Park land: Provincial parks: consent needed |
General information, not legal advice. Rules change: check the official source before you fly or ride.