Summer is almost over, but there’s one more long weekend left to celebrate: Labour Day. There are plenty of events happening in and around Toronto to make the most of the final days of the season, but only a few of them include fireworks. These colourful displays are often a popular way to celebrate (unless you’re a dog that is), but they’re not permitted on Labour Day in many cities and townships. Looking to finish off the summer with a bang? Here are a few places to enjoy fireworks in and around Toronto this long weekend.
Canada’s Wonderland fireworks
The biggest Labour Day fireworks display in Ontario, Canada’s Wonderland always knows how to put on a great show. Known for their other massive holiday displays, including Victoria Day and Canada Day, the show is held just one day only, on Sunday, Sept. 6.
New this year, the fireworks show will begin at 9:45 p.m. and features a custom design set to an original soundtrack every time. Also new this year are fire divers off of Wonder Mountain and lively street performances, as well as a sensory-friendly viewing format at Canterbury Theatre (doors open at 9:30 p.m.). Get ready for a 15-minute show that features 6,000 colourful explosions that will reach heights of over 800 feet.
End of summer celebration in Tecumseh
See out the last official weekend of the season with the End of Summer Celebration in Tecumseh. Hosted by Team Goran Re/Max Care Realty, expect a community bonfire and marshmallow roast, a beachside performance by a local artist, interactive lawn games and more. At dusk, head from Lakewood Park North to Lakewood Park South for a fireworks display. The celebration will take place on Saturday, Sept. 5, with a Sunday, Sept. 6 rain date.
Merritton Lions Club Labour Day weekend
This weekend, St. Catharine’s will be home to an entire Labour Day celebration — which includes a fireworks show at dusk! The Merritton Lions Club is running a long weekend carnival, beginning with an adults-only Beef on a Bun night on Friday, a car show with live entertainment and inflatable games on Saturday and then a Kids Day on Sunday. Expect kid-friendly fun, live bands and finally the incredible fireworks show at dusk. End off the weekend on a high note with the Labour Day parade on Monday.
Niagara Falls fireworks show
Join thousands of other visitors on the long weekend with a trip to Niagara Falls. If it’s fireworks you’re after, you can get not one, not two but three full nights of fireworks thanks to the 2026 Niagara Falls Summer Fireworks series, the longest-running fireworks series in Canada. Pair that with the nightly Falls illumination, which lights up the iconic Niagara Falls in a whole rainbow of colours, for a visually spectacular long weekend experience. Take a trip up the Skylon Tower or the Niagara SkyWheel for an even more incredible view of the festivities.
Port Rowan Bayfest
Located two hours from Toronto in Norfolk County, Port Rowan celebrates Labour Day every year with Bayfest. This one-day celebration will feature the Bayfest Parade at 2 p.m., a Redneck Rodeo immediately afterward, beginner-friendly line dancing classes at 4 p.m. and plenty of shopping, food and ice cream. The day ends with a fabulous fireworks display, currently scheduled for 9 p.m.!
Memories of Summer at Wasaga Beach
Visit Wasaga Beach this long weekend for Memories of Summer: an electrifying Labour Day celebration. On Friday, night one, enjoy a performance by The Yacht Rock Show, featuring iconic music from the ’70s and ’80s. On night two, Wing Night is bringing the biggest hits of the ’90s and 2000s to the region as Toronto’s premier hip-hop and R&B cover band. Finally, on night three, the Legends of Motown will perform. And don’t forget the spectacular fireworks finale over Georgian Bay! It’s scheduled to take place at 9:45 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 5.
