Under the Fireworks By-Law, the use and sale of family fireworks are prohibited within Halton Hills town boarders. This ban includes common consumer fireworks such as roman candles, fountains, ground spinners, and burning schoolhouses, though sparklers are permitted.
Family Fireworks Prohibited
Family style, low hazard fireworks are prohibited in Halton Hills. The ban includes the use, sale, offer, display, purchase, distribution, possession and discharge of family style, low hazard fireworks. Read the updated by-law.
Prohibited fireworks include but are not limited to consumer fireworks (such as roman candles, fountains, ground spinners, burning schoolhouses).
Purpose of the Fireworks Ban
Safety is the top priority for the Town of Halton Hills. Banning family style, low hazard fireworks:
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Mitigates the risk of fires, injury and property damage
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Reduces air pollution and debris
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Reduces excessive noise
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Protects animal habitats
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Aligns with the recommendation of the Canadian Fire Chiefs Association
The Town commissioned a report on the impact of fireworks on wildlife and the environment. Read the report.
Penalties for Individuals and Corporations
Note that when fireworks are discharged from a private property, the property owner is deemed to have permitted, allowed or caused their use and may face charges associated with the offence.
The table below defines the Infraction fines for Individuals and Corporations on their First Offence of Failing to Comply.
| Infraction | Individual | Corporation |
|---|---|---|
| Sell, offer to sell, display, purchase, distribute, possess, or set off fireworks | $800.00 | $1000.00 |
| Sell, or distribute any Consumer Fireworks, Display Fireworks, Prohibited Fireworks, or Pyrotechnics | $800.00 | $1000.00 |
| Use, set off, discharge, fire , cause, or allow the use of Display Fireworks or Pyrotechnics without first obtaining a fireworks permit | $800.00 | $1000.00 |
| Use, set off, discharge, fire, cause, or allow the use of Display Fireworks or Pyrotechnics in contravention of the fireworks permit | $800.00 | $1000.00 |
| Sell, offer to sell, display, purchase, distribute, possess, or set off fireworks not authorized by the Explosive Regulatory Division of the Government of Canada | $800.00 | $1000.00 |
| Obstruct or hinder an Officer | $300.00 | $300.00 |
NOTE: Infraction fines will escalate for each additional offence for both individuals and corporations.
Second Offence: Individual - $1200.00 / Corporation $1500.00
Third Offence: Individual - $1500.00 / Corporation $2000.00
Residents who wish to report the improper discharge of fireworks are asked to contact Enforcement Services at 905-873-2600, ext. 2330 or submitting an Enforcement Request.
Residents seeking additional information about fireworks are asked to contact the Fire Department at 905-877-1133.
Retail Sale of Family Fireworks Prohibited
The sale of fireworks in Halton Hills is prohibited per By-law Number 2025-0006.
To report the illegal sale of fireworks, please contact Enforcement Services at 905-873-2600, ext. 2330 or submitting an Enforcement Request.
Display Fireworks
Display type fireworks are high level devices that are discharged in cannon-like tubes typically used at large public events such as the Acton Canada Day festivities. Display style fireworks are allowed in Halton Hills but only a federally approved fireworks technician can discharge these types of devices. These fireworks can only be purchased from a licensed vendor/manufacturer after the fireworks technician has received a signed approval from the fire department.
To receive the signed approval, property owners must apply through the Town's permit process per By-Law 2025-0006. The owner must submit a completed application along with payment, a copy of the technician's license and a map of the area where the fireworks will be discharged. Staff will review the documents and if necessary, conduct a site inspection prior to granting the permit. Pyrotechnic style fireworks typically used indoors in theatrical settings must also follow the instructions listed for display fireworks.