Here's what you need to know about fireworks and drones shows in Ottawa and eastern Ontario for Victoria Day weekend
Fireworks and drones will light up the night sky at several locations in Ottawa and eastern Ontario this holiday weekend.
In Ottawa, personal fireworks are only allowed on Sunday, Victoria Day Monday and on Tuesday, under Ottawa's fireworks bylaw.
- Sign up now for daily CTV News Ottawa newsletters
- The information you need to know, sent directly to you: Download the CTV News App
CTVNewsOttawa.ca looks at where you can see fireworks and drones shows in Ottawa and eastern Ontario over the Victoria Day long weekend.
Canadian Tulip Festival
The closing ceremony for the Canadian Tulip Festival on Sunday evening will feature a 10-minute, 200-drone show over Dow's Lake.
The event will celebrate the Royal Canadian Air Force's 100-year centennial with the drone show.
"This unique show promises to be a highlight of the RCAF centennial celebrations, showcasing the latest in drone technology and innovation," says the Tulip Festival.
The drone show begins at 9:30 p.m. on Sunday.
For more information, visit www.tulipfestival.ca.
Rideau Carleton Casino
Celebrate Victoria Day with family-friendly festivities at Rideau Carleton Raceway, including a fireworks display on Monday.
The 20-minute fireworks display begins at 9 p.m.
For more information, visit www.rideaucarletoncasino.com.
Kingston
Kingston's Spring into Summer event at Lake Ontario Park will host a fireworks display Saturday night.
The fireworks finale is set for 9:30 p.m.
Cardinal, Ont.
The Cardinal Ottawa South KOA is hosting fireworks on Saturday.
"Enjoy some beautiful fireworks under the stars near the front of the main building," says the website, adding the show begins at 9:30 p.m.
For more information, click here.
Quinte West Fest
Join the City of Quinte West on Victoria Day weekend at the Frankford Tourist Park for Quinte West Fest.
Fireworks are set for 9 p.m. Saturday.
Ashton
Enjoy fireworks this Victoria Day long weekend in Ashton, 45 km west of downtown Ottawa.
The Greater Ashton Community Association hosts a fireworks display Sunday at dusk at the Ashton Park.
Ottawa's Fireworks Bylaw
In Ottawa, personal fireworks are only allowed to be discharged on Victoria Day, and the day immediately preceding and following the holiday (Sunday and Tuesday).
Under Ottawa's Fireworks Bylaw, only people aged 18 and older are permitted to discharge fireworks on private property.
Officials say you cannot discharge fireworks in or into any building, doorway, automobile, on any highway or street, square or in any public space, including parks.
CTVNews.ca Top Stories
DEVELOPING Alberta's request for federal assistance approved after fast-moving wildfire hit Jasper National Park: Trudeau
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on social media that Ottawa has approved Alberta's request for federal assistance after a fast-moving wildfire hit Jasper National Park and its townsite late Wednesday.
Sale of envoy's NYC condo 'expected to exceed' $9M: government
The current official residence for Canada's representative in New York City is 'being readied for sale,' according to a spokesperson from Global Affairs Canada.
'Sick to my stomach': People grieve Jasper National Park by sharing favourite photos
As an out-of-control wildfire roared through Alberta’s famed Jasper National Park and its townsite late Wednesday, many are fearing the worst as officials warned of 'significant loss' within the area.
'I'm so broke': Two Toronto women speak out after losing $76,000 in romance scam
Two women from the Toronto area are speaking out after losing thousands of dollars to a romance scam, including a single mother who lost $62,000.
Barrie-Innisfil MPP 'blacked-out' and crashed car into window of child care centre
Staff at a Barrie child care centre say they are frustrated by what they call a local MPP's inadequate response after a car crashed through a window in one of the toddler rooms.
Loblaw, George Weston to settle class action over bread price-fixing for $500 million
Loblaw Cos. Ltd. and its parent company George Weston Ltd. say they have agreed to pay $500-million to settle a class-action lawsuit regarding their involvement in an alleged bread price-fixing scheme.
EXCLUSIVE One address, 76 foreign currency dealers: Inside Canada's money service business 'clusters'
An IJF and CTV News investigation has found dozens of cases across Canada where multiple money services businesses (MSBs) are incorporated at the same address, sometimes without the knowledge or consent of the location's actual occupant. One money laundering expert calls it an 'abuse of the system.'
A slight temperature drop makes Tuesday the world's second-hottest day
Global temperatures dropped a minuscule amount after two days of record highs, making Tuesday only the world's second-hottest day ever.
U.K. police officer suspended after video appears to show a man being kicked in head
A British police officer was suspended from all duties Thursday after a video was posted on social media that appeared to show an officer kicking and stamping on the head of a man lying on the floor of a terminal at Manchester Airport.