Canada Day will be quieter this year for many due to cancelled fireworks
Fire bans across numerous municipalities in Canada this year mean no fireworks to celebrate the country's birthday. However, there are other means to having a good time on July 1
What would Canada Day be without fireworks to celebrate the country's birthday?
Well, numerous municipalities countrywide will soon find out as fire bans are in place due to concerns over the potential of sparking new blazes and worsening air quality. Check with your specific region for details on any restrictions.
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In Ontario, for example, the Muskoka region is under a municipal fire ban and a provincial order designating it as a restricted fire zone. The ban means open-air fires are prohibited, including for cooking and warmth. Fireworks are also banned.
According to the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre (CIFFC) there are close to 500 active fires across the country as of June 27, with more than 250 that are out of control.
Alternatives to fireworks
Just because you can't set off fireworks, it doesn't mean you have to celebrate Canada Day without the huzzah that usually comes with it.
Sun Outdoors has a list of activities to bring a different spark to your celebrations. More information on each item can be found on the aforementioned website.
Bombastic bubbles
Bubble art
Balloon poppers
Inexpensive glow sticks
LED sparklers and fibre optic wands
Phone displays
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With file from Nathan Howes, a digital reporter at The Weather Network, and Marta Czurylowicz, video journalist at The Weather Network.