Fireworks — Nanaimo, British Columbia

Are fireworks allowed?

In the City of Nanaimo, British Columbia, fireworks rules are set by Fireworks Regulation Bylaw 2007 No. 7049, verified 2026-08-28. Sale or use restricted: sale, possession, discharge. Permit available: A person may apply to the Fire Chief for a Fireworks Permit.

Fireworks Regulation Bylaw 2007 No. 7049 adopted bylaw
sale or use restricted sale, possession, discharge s. 4, s. 5, s. 6
permit available A person may apply to the Fire Chief for a Fireworks Permit s. 7
scout note

Prohibits sale, possession, or discharge of fireworks in Nanaimo without a Fireworks Permit issued by the Fire Chief; sets permit conditions and allows suspension/revocation for unsafe conditions or violations.

Machine-readable: fireworks.json · Official website: https://nanaimo.ca · Last verified 2026-08-28 · Fireworks across British Columbia · Fireworks in other municipalities