For some, long walks on the beach while watching the sunset is the perfect way to spend an evening.
But for all of you little pyros in the 604, a night of lighting up the sky with fireworks is much more enticing.
Whether you want to fire up Black Cats on Halloween night, ring in the New Year with a bright Girandola show, or celebrate Canada Day by shooting Roman Candles down by the river, you’ll have to do so with caution.
Vancouver has some rules and regulations when it comes to where and when to use fireworks. Thanks to a handy map created by CKNW, we’ve summarized the cities in which you can use fireworks, as well as cities that do not allow private firework use.
You CAN use fireworks in the following cities:
- West Vancouver – Legal to use on private property; must be 18+ and have a city permit, Roman Candles, rockets, and noisemakers must be less than ⅓ of total fireworks package, able to purchase
- Vancouver – Legal to use on private property; must be 19+ and have a city permit, able to purchase
- Port Moody – Must be used on private property unless special permission from the Fire Chief; must be 18+ and have a permit, able to purchase
- Port Coquitlam – Must be used on private property unless special permission from the Fire Chief; must have city permit, unable to purchase
- New Westminster– Legal to use on private property; must be 18+, permit required for high hazard fireworks or for use on private property, unable to purchase
- Burnaby – Legal to use on private property; must be 19+ and be on private property, permits are required for use on public property. Burnaby has different permits for low and high-hazard fireworks, unable to purchase
You CANNOT use fireworks in the following cities:
- North Vancouver
- Richmond
- Delta
- Surrey
- Langley/Township of Langley
- Maple Ridge
- Pitt Meadows
- Coquitlam
These municipalities have banned family fireworks due to safety issues. They do allow organized public shows, but most are required to have special permits which require the holder to have a Natural Resources Canada Fireworks Supervisor certificate, as well as varying levels of liability insurance.
Please be sure to check with your city’s rules and regulations before conducting any light displays.
Each city has different rules, but if you’re willing to make the trek, there are plenty of places that your family can enjoy colorful skies for whatever celebration you prefer!
