Every year, the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area lights up with fireworks for the Victoria Day long weekend.
For those looking to celebrate the festivities, we’ve got a rundown of where you can go to watch a dazzling display of fireworks.
Ashbridges Bay Park
The City of Toronto has set up a fireworks display at Ashbridges Bay Park on Monday at 10 p.m with a spectacular finale. Attendees are encouraged to use public transit as large crowds and traffic are expected. The park is located on Lake Shore Boulevard East at the foot of Coxwell Avenue. The show will also be visible from Woodbine Beach and Woodbine Park.
Toronto police are reminding people that personal fireworks are prohibited in all city parks. Those caught setting off fireworks could be fined $1,000.
Canada’s Wonderland
Canada’s Wonderland will begin their first fireworks display on Sunday after the park closes at 10 p.m. The amusement park puts on a unique fireworks show set to an original soundtrack. Organizers say the display will last 15 minutes and include 11 separate firing positions and 1,800 firing cues creating a vibrant display above the park skyline and its Wonder Mountain.
Dundas Driving Park
Hamilton has also organized its own Victoria Day fireworks at Dundas Driving Park, located at 71 Cross Street. In addition, there will be programming for family and kids such as a music fest, kids fest, artisan market and food and drink vendors. It’s free to attend and the show starts at 9:30 p.m on Sunday.
For those who’d like to set off their own fireworks, the city says residents are allowed to do so until 11 p.m without a permit on private property. They should be handled by adults, anyone younger is not permitted.
Afterwards, residents must safely dispose of the fireworks by completely submerging them in water and soaking them overnight. The city also recommends putting the soaked fireworks in a plastic bag and then disposing of them in your garbage bin.
For more information about fireworks rules, click here on the city’s webpage.
