The city says the ban on fireworks and open fires follows a recommendation from the Société de protection des forêts contre le feu, due to forest fires.
In Gatineau, fireworks and sparklers are prohibited over the next week.
"It is important to redouble our vigilance in the face of the exceptional situation of forest fires currently raging in Quebec," the city said in a statement. The city says permit holders will receive a courtesy call from officials to advise them of the fireworks ban this weekend.The city of Ottawa has not issued a fireworks ban for Ottawa for Canada Day celebrations. On Friday, the Ottawa Fire Service issued an open air fire ban due to the dry conditions.
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