Fireworks — Colchester, Nova Scotia

Are fireworks allowed?

In the County municipality of Colchester, Nova Scotia, fireworks rules are set by Fireworks By-law — Chapter 15, verified 2026-09-27. Permit available: Display fireworks require a permit from the Fire Chief ($50 fee, 30 days notice, certified Fireworks Supervisor); CAO may grant exemptions from any provision.

Fireworks By-law — Chapter 15 adopted bylaw
sale or use restricted Discharge restricted within the Village of Bible Hill: firecrackers prohibited; consumer fireworks only on Dec 31 and July 1 (concluded by 11pm, or 12:30am Jan 1), max 5 minutes; display fireworks require a permit s. 5; s. 6; s. 6.1; s. 7
permit available Display fireworks require a permit from the Fire Chief ($50 fee, 30 days notice, certified Fireworks Supervisor); CAO may grant exemptions from any provision s. 7; s. 7.2.7; s. 9
scout note

Regulates the use and discharge of fireworks within the Municipality of the County of Colchester. Second Reading November 30, 2023.

Machine-readable: fireworks.json · Official website: https://www.colchester.ca/ · Last verified 2026-09-27 · Fireworks across Nova Scotia · Fireworks in other municipalities