Ottawa Bylaw reminds Canada Day revellers to follow fireworks rules

OTTAWA -- As you plan your Canada Day party and fireworks display, the City of Ottawa and Bylaw Services are reminding people to limit the gathering for the fireworks display to a maximum of 10 people.

All major fireworks displays are cancelled on July 1 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, including the main fireworks display in downtown Ottawa.

According to Ottawa Bylaw and Regulatory Services, fireworks are permitted in the City of Ottawa on June 30, July 1 and 2 to celebrate Canada Day.

Fireworks are permitted June 30, July 1 and 2 in celebration of Canada Day. Please follow safety regulations, the Fireworks By-law and remember to follow provincial orders prohibiting residents from gathering in groups of more than 10. https://t.co/55MKhbHTQs @OttFire #OttCity pic.twitter.com/wWDIsF3xl6

— Ottawa By-law (@OttawaBylaw) June 29, 2020

Ottawa Bylaw and Regulatory Services provided the following safety tips for Canada Day fireworks:

• Must be discharged by someone 18 or older
• Must be discharged on private property, with permission of the property owner
• Minimum safety distances as indicated on the fireworks must be maintained from spectators, buildings and vehicles
• The fireworks display must not cause danger or nuisance to any person or property

It is prohibited to discharge fireworks in City of Ottawa parks unless you have obtained a permit.

The sale of fireworks is permitted only on Canada Day and the seven business days preceding the day.

The Ontario Government's COVID-19 measures limit any gathering to a maximum of 10 people.

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