Fireworks Permits

The Town of Saugeen Shores regulates the sale and use of fireworks under Fireworks By-law 105-2023.

If you plan to hold a fireworks display in a public place, you must obtain a permit from the Fire Chief.
Permit holders are only allowed to discharge or display fireworks at the date, time and location specified in their permit.

According to the by-law, fireworks may only be discharged on the following days:

• Victoria Day and Canada Day
• The day before and day after Victoria Day and Canada Day
• American Independence Day (July 4)
• The day before and day after American Independence Day
• The first day of Eid al-Fitr
• Chinese New Year’s Day
• Labour Day

Fireworks may not be set off:

• On the travelled portion of any public road or highway
• On sidewalks
• In public parks
• Fireworks are only permitted to be discharged between dusk and 11:00 p.m.

For more information or to apply for a fireworks permit, please contact the Saugeen Shores Fire Department.

Fireworks may only be sold in Saugeen Shores during the seven days leading up to the following holidays:

• Victoria Day
• Canada Day
• Civic Holiday
• Labour Day
• American Independence Day (July 4)

You may not sell fireworks to anyone under the age of 18.