Fireworks and Safety Tips

October 6, 2020

Fireworks sales are now banned everywhere in the Capital Region, including all West Shore communities. 

Discharges of consumer (“family fireworks”) are allowed only under permit on October 31 between 5:00 pm and 10:00 pm.

To Obtain a Permit:

Persons wishing to have a FIREWORKS EVENT and have taken the West Shore Fireworks Safety Course within the past three years (2017 - 2019) may obtain the permit from their Municipality (City/Town Hall).  Please call ahead to ensure access to municipal offices:

  1. City of Langford, 877 Goldstream Avenue, (250) 478-7882
  2. City of Colwood, 3300 Wishart Road, (250) 478-5999
  3. Town of View Royal, 333 Island Highway, (250) 479-7322
  4. District of Highlands, 1980 Millstream Road, (250) 474-1773

For more information and West Shore Fireworks Safety Course:

  • View Royal Fire Rescue (250) 479-7322
  • View Royal Fire Rescue website