It can be fun to celebrate major holidays with fireworks. The Town of Innisfil's Fireworks By-law regulates the use and sale of consumer fireworks in our community. Make sure to review our safety tips and always be respectful of your neighbours when using fireworks.

The use of firecrackers and flying lanterns in Innisfil is prohibited.

You can set off fireworks between dusk and 11 p.m. on the following holidays each year without a permit:

• First day of Lunar New Year
• First day of the Islamic Month of Shawwal in observance of Eid al-Fitr
• Victoria Day
• Third day of Diwali 
• Canada Day

You can set off fireworks between dusk and 1 a.m. the following day on New Year's Eve without a permit. In the event of inclement weather, the Chief Fire Official may declare an alternate day. Violating the Fireworks By-law may result in fines.

Where can I set off fireworks?

You can only set off fireworks on property that you own or lease. If you don't own or lease the property, you need to have permission from the property owner. You can't set off consumer fireworks:

• In, on or into any building, structure, tent, trailer, camp, shelter, fence or automobile
• On land owned by the Town or InnServices without written consent
• Within 50 m of hospitals, long-term care homes or nursing homes, retirement homes, licensed group homes, and veterinary hospitals or kennels
• Within 50 m of a place where explosives, gasoline or other highly flammable substances are commercially manufactured, stored or sold
• Within 500 m of the property boundary of lands used for livestock
• On or into any public roadway, highway, street, land, boulevard or roundabout 

Reporting violations

For after-hours by-law matters, please call 705-436-3710 and select Ext. 5 to leave a message and the next available community standards officer will investigate your concern. For urgent by-law matters after 11 p.m., please contact South Simcoe Police at 705-436-2141 Ext. 0.

Fireworks permits

Please contact us by email at innisfilfire@innisfil.ca or give us a call at 705-456-2318 with at least 14 days of notice.

Safety tips

Follow these safety tips when using fireworks:

• Choose a responsible person to be in charge
• Read and follow all instructions on the fireworks packaging
• Keep a hose or a bucket of water nearby at all times 
• Set off fireworks far away from buildings, trees, and dry grass
• Make sure spectators stay a safe distance away and stand upwind
• Light only one firework at a time, and only when it is on the ground
• Never try to light a firework in your hand or relight dud fireworks
• Don't use fireworks during strong winds or bad weather conditions

If you have a dud firework:

• Wait 30 minutes
• Soak it in a bucket of water
• Throw it away in a metal container

If someone gets burned, run cold water over the burn for 3 to 5 minutes and get medical attention if needed.

We care about everyone in our community. Please be respectful when using fireworks, as loud noise can negatively affect others.

• People with PTSD: Loud fireworks can trigger stress and make it hard to sleep.
• Children and pets: Fireworks can scare pets and disturb children's sleep.
• Older adults: Fireworks can disrupt sleep and worsen health issues.

Thank you for helping keep everyone safe and comfortable!