Victoria Day long weekend has arrived, and fireworks displays are lighting up parts of Toronto and the GTA once again.
Victoria Day lands on the third Monday of May, and the Canadian federal holiday celebrates late Queen Victoria’s birthday.
With the celebration, residents are able to check out firework displays across the Greater Toronto area (GTA).
Here’s where you can find fireworks near you.
Toronto
Toronto’s official display will take place at Ashbridges Bay Park where the city will have Victoria Day fireworks starting at 10 p.m. on Monday, May 22.
The park near Lake Shore Boulevard East and Coxwell Avenue is accessible by TTC. Attendees have been asked to use public transit and leave vehicles at home.
Organizers say the show will end with a large finale, so be sure to get to the park early to secure your spot.
Vaughan
Those in Vaughan have a couple of options when it comes to checking out fireworks over the long weekend.
Vaughan Ribfest 2026 has taken over the entire long weekend, from Friday to Monday. Along with a selection of barbecue food, live music and family activities to check out, attendees can look forward to a firework display on Sunday at around 10 p.m.
If anyone will be checking out the rides at Canada’s Wonderland on Sunday instead, the park will host their own firework show near the front of Wonder Mountain. The show starts around 10 p.m. and will last about thirty minutes.
Mississauga
There are no official firework displays in the city for Victoria Day, but residents can still legally use fireworks on private property during the permitted holiday window.
Brampton
There will be no official firework displays in Brampton and the firework ban remains in effect during the long weekend.
The use, sale, and possession of fireworks could lead to fines from $500 to $1,000, even reaching up to $100,000 in some rare cases.
Handheld sparklers are permitted.
Milton
An LED light show followed be a firework display will conclude the final standardbred horse race at Woodbine Mohawk Park during their Fireworks Family Night. Entry will be free and doors will open at 5 p.m.
Pickering
There are no official fireworks displays in Pickering for Victoria Day. Residents are allowed to set off fireworks on their own private property between sunset and 11:00 p.m.
Markham
The City of Markham has no plans for official fireworks in the city. Residents looking to watch some are encouraged to go north to the Town of Stouffville‘s annual Victoria Day Fireworks at Memorial Park.
