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Whistler fireworks rules

Are fireworks allowed in Whistler?

Whistler, British ColumbiaChecked against official textSources read 2026-11-06

Short answer

In Whistler, consumer fireworks may be lit only on January 1, October 31, November 1 and December 31, with no permit needed. They are not allowed when the Fire Danger Rating is high or extreme, and not in a park, street or other public outdoor space. High hazard fireworks need a $100 permit.

Key facts

Setting off fireworksConsumer fireworks may be lit only on January 1, October 31, November 1 and December 31 each year; no permit is needed on those days. They are not permitted when the Fire Danger Rating is high or extreme. Discharging fireworks in a park, street or other public outdoor space is banned.Fire and Life Safety Amendment Bylaw No. 2375, 2022, s. 2(k) (new s. 7.2); Campfires, fireworks and Fire Danger Rating, Fireworks permit; Public Outdoor Space Regulation Bylaw No. 2480, 2026, s. 5.1(f) · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
Official wording
No person shall light, explode, activate or dispose of any Consumer Fireworks on any day other than January 1, October 31, November 1 and December 31 of each year;
You don’t need a permit for consumer fireworks on those days.
Fireworks are not permitted in Whistler when the Fire Danger Rating is high or extreme
discharge firecrackers or other fireworks;
Selling fireworksSelling, offering for sale, giving, buying or otherwise distributing fireworks is banned except as the bylaw provides. A Fireworks Permit is needed to sell high hazard fireworks or movie pyrotechnics.Fire and Life Safety Amendment Bylaw No. 2375, 2022, s. 2(j) (new s. 7.1); Fire and Life Safety Bylaw No. 2201, 2019, s. 7.3 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
Official wording
7.1 No person shall sell, offer for sale, give, purchase or otherwise distribute Fireworks in the Municipality except as provided herein;
Every person must obtain a Fireworks Permit issued by the Fire Rescue Service to sell, transfer, possess, light, explode, activate or dispose of any:
What counts as fireworksFireworks include cannon crackers, fireballs, firecrackers, mines, Roman candles, sky rockets, squibs and torpedoes, but not toy caps, Christmas crackers or model rocket engines. High Hazard (permit needed) includes rockets, shells, comets, mines, fountains, batteries and firecrackers. Consumer Fireworks are all others. Sparklers are not named.Fire and Life Safety Bylaw No. 2201, 2019, s. 3.3 definitions · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
Official wording
but does not include caps for toy products, Christmas crackers, or model rocket engines;
“Consumer Fireworks” means all Fireworks other than High Hazard Fireworks and Movie Pyrotechnics;
maroons, large wheels, bouquets, barrages, gerbs, comets, croissettes, mines,
bombardos, waterfalls, fountains, batteries, illumination, set pieces, pigeons, and
PermitA Fireworks Permit from Whistler Fire Rescue Service is needed for High Hazard Fireworks and Movie Pyrotechnics (commercial displays). The applicant must be over 18 with a federal Explosives Regulations endorsement, and provide a fire safety plan, site plan, event description and proof of insurance. Fee: $100. Consumer fireworks on the four allowed days need no permit.Fire and Life Safety Bylaw No. 2201, 2019, ss. 7.3, 7.5; Schedule B; Campfires, fireworks and Fire Danger Rating, Fireworks permit · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
Official wording
the Fire Rescue Service may issue the Fireworks Permit if the applicant is over the age of 18 and:
has submitted proof of valid liability insurance
Fireworks Permit application 7.4(f) $100.00
You need to apply for a commercial fireworks permit (PDF) to hold a commercial fireworks display in Whistler.
FineBylaw notice: fireworks sale (s. 7.1), on a prohibited day (s. 7.2) or contrary to permit (s. 7.7): $300 if paid within 14 days, otherwise $500; municipal ticket $1,000. Fireworks in a public outdoor space (Bylaw 2480 s. 5.1(f)): bylaw notice $500; municipal ticket $3,000.Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 2174, 2018, Schedule A, Schedule A, Fire and Life Safety Bylaw; Municipal Ticket Information System Implementation Bylaw No. 1719, 2005, Schedule B6; https://www.whistler.ca/wp-content/uploads/Bylaw-Notice-Enforcement-Amendment-Bylaw-Public-Outdoor-Space-Regulation-and-Sewer-Penalties-No.-2504-2026.pdf, Schedule A; https://www.whistler.ca/wp-content/uploads/Municipal-Ticket-Information-System-Implementation-Amendment-Bylaw-Public-Outdoor-Space-Regulation-and-Sewer-Penalties-No.-2505-2026.pdf, Schedule B7 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
Official wording
Fireworks prohibited sale 7.1 $300.00 $500.00 NO
Fireworks on prohibited day 7.2 $300.00 $500.00 NO
Fireworks contrary to bylaw 7.1 $1000.00
Fireworks on prohibited day 7.2 $1000.00
Discharge of 5.1 (f) 500 500 No
Discharge of fireworks 5.1 (f) 3,000
BylawFire and Life Safety Bylaw No. 2201, 2019 (as amended by Bylaw No. 2375, 2022); Public Outdoor Space Regulation Bylaw No. 2480, 2026 for public spacesFire and Life Safety Bylaw No. 2201, 2019, Title; Public Outdoor Space Regulation Bylaw No. 2480, 2026, Title · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
Official wording
Fire and Life Safety Bylaw No. 2201, 2019
PUBLIC OUTDOOR SPACE REGULATION BYLAW NO. 2480, 2026

How it works

The Fire and Life Safety Bylaw No. 2201, as amended in 2022, allows consumer fireworks to be lit only on January 1, October 31, November 1 and December 31 each year. No permit is needed on those days. Selling, offering for sale, giving, buying or otherwise distributing fireworks is banned except as the bylaw provides. The bylaw sets no hours of the day.

Steps

  1. Light consumer fireworks only on one of the four allowed days,. Discharging fireworks in a park, street or other public outdoor space is banned.
  2. Check the Fire Danger Rating page first. Fireworks are not permitted when the rating is high or extreme.
  3. For high hazard fireworks or movie pyrotechnics (commercial displays), apply to Whistler Fire Rescue Service for a Fireworks Permit (the Municipality's page describes it as a commercial fireworks permit). The applicant must be over 18 with a federal Explosives Regulations endorsement, and provide a fire safety plan, site plan, event description and proof of insurance.

Good to know

  • Fireworks include cannon crackers, fireballs, firecrackers, mines, Roman candles, sky rockets, squibs and torpedoes. Toy caps, Christmas crackers and model rocket engines are not included. Sparklers are not named, so ask Fire Rescue.
  • Bylaw notice for fireworks sale, use on a prohibited day or use contrary to a permit: $300 if paid within 14 days, otherwise $500. The municipal ticket is $1,000.
  • Fireworks in a public outdoor space: bylaw notice $500; municipal ticket $3,000.
  • The Municipality says a fine of up to $10,000 applies when fireworks are used while the Fire Danger Rating is high or extreme.

Official forms and pages

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Sources

  1. Fire and Life Safety Bylaw No. 2201, 2019 (PDF) (read 2026-11-06)
  2. Fire and Life Safety Amendment Bylaw No. 2375, 2022 (PDF) (read 2026-11-06)
  3. Campfires, fireworks and Fire Danger Rating, Resort Municipality of Whistler (read 2026-11-06)
  4. Public Outdoor Space Regulation Bylaw No. 2480, 2026 (PDF) (read 2026-11-06)
  5. Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 2174, 2018, Schedule A (PDF) (read 2026-11-06)
  6. Municipal Ticket Information System Implementation Bylaw No. 1719, 2005 (PDF) (read 2026-11-06)
  7. https://www.whistler.ca/wp-content/uploads/Bylaw-Notice-Enforcement-Amendment-Bylaw-Public-Outdoor-Space-Regulation-and-Sewer-Penalties-No.-2504-2026.pdf (read 2026-11-06)
  8. https://www.whistler.ca/wp-content/uploads/Municipal-Ticket-Information-System-Implementation-Amendment-Bylaw-Public-Outdoor-Space-Regulation-and-Sewer-Penalties-No.-2505-2026.pdf (read 2026-11-06)

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