Celebrated on the Monday preceding May 25, Queen Victoria’s birthday weekend is the unofficial start of summer in Canada. Museums, parks, and camping grounds reopen across the country for the summer season.

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The weekend is celebrated with fireworks and other fun activities across the province.
So, if you want to celebrate the beginning of warm, sunny days with fireworks lighting up the sky, here are some places to go in Ontario.
Places are arranged from Ottawa to Windsor.
Fireworks are weather-dependent. If there is inclement weather, please check official websites before travelling.
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Drone Show & Fireworks – Kingston
Fireworks on Monday, May 18, 2026 | 9:30 p.m. @ Confederation Park, 211–225 Ontario St, Kingston
Frankford Riverfest – Quinte West
Join the City of Quinte West on Victoria Day weekend at the Frankford Tourist Park for live music, fireworks, and festivities.
Fireworks on Saturday, May 16, 2026 | 9:00 PM @ Frankford Tourist Park, Tourist Park Rd, Frankford
Portarama – Port McNicoll
Join for a family fun festival — Portarama Family Festival at Port McNicoll during Victoria Day weekend. Signature events include Saturday’s 11 a.m. parade and fireworks at dusk. Details
Fireworks on Saturday, 16, 2026 | 9:30 PM @ Patterson Park, Port McNicoll
Victoria Day SpeedFest – Bowmanville (Clarington)
Fireworks on Saturday, May 16, 2026 | Dusk @ Canadian Tire Motorsport Park, Concession Road 10, Bowmanville
Victoria Day Weekend Fireworks – Stouffville
The spectacular fireworks display, food, and fun for the whole family! Details
Fireworks on Friday, May 15, 2026 | 09:30 PM @ Memorial Park, 2 Park Drive, Whitchurch-Stouffville
Victoria Day Fireworks – Toronto
Celebrate Victoria Day with a dazzling display of pyrotechnics that will definitely impress. The 13-minute show will feature about 2,000 fireworks, with a spectacular finale. Details
Fireworks on Monday, May 18 | Dusk @ Ashbridges Bay Park
Victoria Day Fair and Fireworks Show – Nobleton (King)
The township of King celebrates Victoria Day with a grand Fair at the Village of Nobleton. Fireworks are set off at dusk to cap the celebrations. Details
Fireworks on Monday, May 18 | Dusk @ Dr. William Laceby Arena, 15 Old King Rd, Nobleton
Victoria Day Weekend Fireworks – Vaughan
Fireworks on Sunday, May 17, 2026 | 10:00 PM – 10:15 PM @ Canada’s Wonderland, 9580 Jane St, Vaughan.
Vaughan Ribfest Fireworks
Vaughan Ribfest returns to Assembly Park from May 15 to 18, bringing award-winning rib teams, live music, food vendors and family entertainment together for a weekend celebration. Visitors can enjoy BBQ favourites, festival treats and performances from local entertainers and fireworks on Sunday. Details
Fireworks on Sunday, May 17, 2026 | 10:00 PM @Assembly Park, 80 Interchange Way, Vaughan
Family Night Fireworks – Milton
The celebratory evening will feature activities for all ages, including live racing beginning at a special post time of 6:30 p.m. The spectacular fireworks show will take place following the end of live racing. Experience a fun night for the entire family with face painting, a magician, a craft station, and more. Details
Fireworks on Sunday, May 17, 2026 | 10:00 PM @ Woodbine Mohawk Park, 9430 Guelph Line, Milton
Victoria Day Weekend Fireworks – Hamilton
The Dundas Valley Sunrise Rotary Club and the City of Hamilton present Victoria Day Fireworks at the Dundas Driving Park. Details
Fireworks on Sunday, May 17, 2026 | Dusk @ Dundas Driving Park, 71 Cross Street, Hamilton
New Dundee Community Fireworks – Wilmot (KW Region)
Enjoy spectacular Victoria Day weekend celebrations at New Dundee, a small community in the Township of Wilmot. There will be rides for all ages, live music and more! Details
Fireworks on Sunday, May 17, 2026 | Dusk @ New Dundee Community Centre, 1028 Queen Street, New Dundee
Victoria Day Celebrations – Welland
The City of Welland is hosting a free, family-friendly Touch a Truck event this Victoria Day long weekend to celebrate National Public Works Week. Visitors can explore city vehicles, meet emergency service teams, enjoy educational activities, live music, face painting, food trucks, and fireworks. Details
Fireworks on Sunday, May 17, 2026 | 9:00 PM @ Welland Stadium, 90 Quaker Rd, Welland
Virgil Stampede – Niagara-on-the-Lake
Have fun at Virgil Stampede and enjoy the midway, pony rides, face painting, races, and more. Details
Fireworks on May 18, 2026 | 9:30 PM @ 1565 Four Mile Creek Road, Virgil
Victoria Day Weekend Fireworks – Niagara Falls
Enjoy a spectacular display of Canada’s longest-running fireworks series hosted by Niagara Parks against the backdrop of the magnificent falls. Details
Fireworks on May 15 – 18, 2026 | 10:00 PM @ Over the Falls
Westminster Community Fireworks – London
Come early and grab a snack at the Food Trucks, listen to the Doug Varty Band and then grab a seat and watch the show
Saturday, May 16, 2026 | 9:30 PM @ Nicholas Wilson Park, 16 Fitzroy Place, London
Caledonia Victoria Day Celebration Fireworks – Caledonia
Caledonia’s Victoria Day weekend celebrations will feature midway rides, games and food from May 15 to 18, alongside a free outdoor screening of Grease, a vendor market with more than 45 sellers, live music at the grandstands and a fireworks show over the fairgrounds scheduled for May 17 at dusk. Details
Sunday, May 17, 2026 | Dusk (9:15 PM) @ Caledonia Fairgrounds 151 Caithness St. E., Caledonia
Victoria Day Weekend Fireworks – Tecumseh
The Optimist Club of St. Clair Beach presents the Annual Victoria Day Fireworks Show. The celebration begins at 6 with live music. Details
Fireworks on Saturday, May 16 (Rain Date: May 17), 2026 | ~ dusk @ Green Acres Optimist Park, 13731 St Gregory’s Rd, Tecumseh
Where are there fireworks near Grimsby on Victoria Day Weekend.
are there fireworks in Bruce/Grey or Huron County (this day) May 22/2023? I can only find outdated information from last year