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    Revellers can expect Canada Day celebrations to look different across the country this year as smoke from forest fires blankets communities from coast to coast and some municipalities face budget constraints.

    Here is a partial roundup of where public fireworks will and will not be set off this July 1.

    BRITISH COLUMBIA

    Vancouver: The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority said it decided in 2022 to permanently discontinue its annual fireworks display on the waterfront at Canada Place 鈥減rimarily due to rising costs.鈥 Instead, five city blocks at Canada Place will feature food trucks and a main stage with a diverse lineup of entertainment, including headliners Tegan and Sara.

    Victoria: Fireworks over Victoria鈥檚 Inner Harbour are slated to be set off at 10:20 p.m.

    Kamloops: Kamloops said it鈥檚 planning a fireworks show at Riverside Park at dusk, or approximately 9:30 p.m., weather and fire conditions permitting.

    Burnaby: Burnaby鈥檚 Central Park will wrap up an evening of Canada Day festivities with a fireworks finale at 10:15 p.m.

    Surrey: Fireworks will be set off from the Bill Reid Millennium Amphitheatre in Surrey at 10:15 p.m.

    ALBERTA

    Calgary: Calgary is wrapping up its Canada Day festivities with a fireworks show at Stampede Park at approximately 11 p.m. Calgarians will be able to watch the fireworks from Fort Calgary and surrounding areas.

    Edmonton: The City of Edmonton鈥檚 fireworks will light up the sky over Edmonton's River Valley at 11 p.m. The fireworks will also be live-streamed for anyone who would like to watch from home.

    SASKATCHEWAN

    Regina: A fireworks show at 10:30 p.m. will cap off a day of Canada Day festivities at Wascana Place in Regina.

    Saskatoon: In Saskatoon, Canada Day fireworks will be fired from Broadway Bridge at 10:30 p.m.

    MANITOBA

    Winnipeg: From 3 to 11 p.m., the province鈥檚 capital will mark Canada Day with food, entertainment, artisans and a fireworks display by Canfire Pyrotechnics at Assiniboia Downs.

    Brandon: The City of Brandon will set off fireworks at the Brandon Riverbank at dusk.

    ONTARIO

    Ottawa: In Canada鈥檚 capital city, celebrations at LeBreton Flats Park will kick off at 9 a.m. and feature a number of activities, animations and shows presented by Canadian artists. The Tim Hortons Canada Day fireworks will light up the sky at 10 p.m.

    Toronto: Canada鈥檚 most populous city will be launching fireworks at 10 p.m. from Ashbridges Bay Park, Centennial Park, Milliken Park and Stan Wadlow Park. There will be no fireworks at Nathan Phillips Square, Mel Lastman Square, Thomson Memorial Park or Fort York.

    Niagara Falls: The City of Niagara Falls has suspended its fireworks display for June 30 due to the impacts of wildfire smoke in many areas of Canada, but said it expects its fireworks show on July 1 to go ahead as scheduled.

    Pembroke: Poor air quality has prompted Pembroke to postpone its Canada Day fireworks in Riverside Park. The municipality said the fireworks will be postponed "until such time as fire hazard conditions improve and the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry lift the Restricted Fire Zone designation for the Pembroke District."

    Muskoka region: There will be no Canada Day fireworks in Bracebridge or Huntsville due to a municipal fire ban that remains in place for all of Muskoka region. Instead, those communities will mark the day with other activities on Manitoba Street and at Muskoka Heritage Place respectively. 

    QUEBEC

    Montreal: The organizer of Montreal鈥檚 Canada Day fireworks said the city鈥檚 fireworks display on Saturday has been cancelled in solidarity with those affected by wildfires in northern Quebec and in an effort to limit air pollution since wildfire smoke is causing poor air quality in the city. Instead, a big block party will take place in the Old Port of Montreal, starting at 1 p.m.

    Quebec City: Due to the fireworks ban currently in effect in Quebec City, and in solidarity with the communities affected by wildfires, the Canada Day fireworks show on the Plains of Abraham has been cancelled. All other activities including creative workshops and performances will go ahead beginning at 11 a.m.

    NEW BRUNSWICK

    Fredericton: A full day of music and family-themed activities will be capped off with Fredericton鈥檚 largest-ever fireworks display, staged from the Westmorland Street Bridge, at 10:30 p.m.

    Moncton: At 10 p.m., Moncton will celebrate Canada Day with a fireworks display at Riverfront Park.

    Saint John: The port city is set to host a waterfront fireworks display on the Long Wharf at 10:15 p.m., weather permitting.

    NOVA SCOTIA

    Halifax: For the first time since 2019, Halifax鈥檚 waterfront fireworks display will go ahead. The municipality recommends watching the 10 p.m. show from the Queen鈥檚 Marque and Sands at Salter Stage or elsewhere on the Halifax-Dartmouth waterfront.

    Bedford: There will also be Canada Day fireworks at DeWolf Park in Bedford at 10 p.m. The Halifax Regional Municipality said it will pay attention to safety concerns related to fireworks and remains in consultation with Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency on this issue.

    P.E.I.

    Charlottetown: The province鈥檚 capital is planning to launch a brilliant display of lights and colours from a barge in Charlottetown Harbour in front of Victoria Park at 10 p.m. The event will mark the 150th anniversary of P.E.I. joining Confederation as Canada鈥檚 seventh province.

    NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR

    St. John鈥檚: The City of St. John鈥檚 will host a live concert at the Quidi Vidi Bandstand at 8 p.m. followed by fireworks at 10 p.m. If weather conditions are not ideal, the city said the fireworks will be rescheduled for the same time on Sunday.

    YUKON

    Whitehorse: The Whitehorse Legion is planning a host of activities on Canada Day, but they do not include fireworks. The event, scheduled to run from 8 a.m. until 8:30 p.m., will feature a pancake breakfast, parade, bouncy castle and live entertainment from Yukon performers.

    NORTHWEST TERRITORIES

    Yellowknife: The City of Yellowknife is marking Canada Day at Somba K鈥檈 Civic Plaza with a day of free family activities, local food vendors, artisans In areas where weather conditions are poor, those planning to go to Canada Day celebrations should check with organizers on Saturday morning, in case of cancellations. live performances. The event kicks off at 1 p.m. and will not feature a fireworks display.

    NUNAVUT

    Iqaluit: The City of Iqaluit is hosting a Canada Day parade, but no fireworks show this year.

    In areas where weather conditions are poor, those planning to go to Canada Day celebrations should check with organizers on Saturday morning, in case of cancellations. 

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