Victoria Day Fireworks Awareness

As we approach the Victoria Day long weekend, the Town’s By-law Enforcement office wants to send out a friendly reminder about using fireworks within Saugeen Shores:

• Fireworks are permitted to be sold seven (7) days before and on Victoria Day.
• Only people 18 years of age and older are allowed to purchase, sell, and discharge fireworks.
• Anyone selling consumer fireworks must hold a current, valid business license for the sale of fireworks issued by the Town Clerk.
• Fireworks are only permitted to be set off on private property from dusk until 11:00 pm on:
  • Victoria Day (Monday, May 19)
  • The day immediately preceding Victoria Day (Sunday, May 18)
  • The day immediately following Victoria Day (Tuesday, May 20)
• Fireworks are not permitted to be set off on or near sidewalks, highways, parks, or public beaches.
• Firecrackers are not permitted within the Town of Saugeen Shores.
• Fireworks displays within Town limits require a permit from the Fire Chief.
• Fireworks displays are not permitted to be held within 183 metres (600 ft.) of a nursing home, hospital, home of the aged, gas or flammable substance manufacturer/retailer, church, or school.

We hope that the residents and visitors of the Town of Saugeen Shores enjoy a safe and happy Victoria Day weekend.

Noise complaints after 11:00 pm should be directed to the Saugeen Shores Police Service Non-Emergency Line at (519)-832-2500.

For information about the Fireworks By-law, please contact Alanna Shaw, By-Law Enforcement Officer, at alanna.shaw@saugeenshores.ca or 519-832-2008 x138.