Canada Day fireworks

Name: Canada Day fireworks
Start: 2026-07-09
End: 2026-07-09
Location: Ottawa

Ottawa set off unused Canada Day fireworks over LeBreton Flats on July 9, 2026, after extreme thunderstorms forced the original July 1 display to be cancelled. The unannounced show lasted about 10 minutes late in the evening.

Date: Jul 9, 2026
Location: Ottawa

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Canada Day fireworks

Date: Jul 9, 2026
Location: Ottawa

Fireworks Canada Day Public Display

Event summary

Highlights

Unused Canada Day fireworks launched over LeBreton Flats
Display held on July 9 after the July 1 cancellation
Approximately 10-minute unannounced nighttime show
Occurred as the first night of Bluesfest was ending

The Canada Day fireworks display took place over LeBreton Flats in Ottawa on July 9, 2026. The fireworks had originally been intended for July 1, but severe thunderstorms led to the cancellation of the scheduled Canada Day show.

The replacement display ran from about 10:55 p.m. to 11:05 p.m. and was not announced publicly in advance. Officials said secrecy was intended to prevent crowds from gathering and that setting off the fireworks was considered safer than moving them after the storm.

The display coincided with the end of the first night of Bluesfest and drew complaints about the unexpected noise and lack of notice.

Practical details

Location described by the source: LeBreton Flats; www.cbc.ca
Area for browsing nearby events: Ottawa

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