It’s almost time to ring in 2023 and Toronto is not the only city hosting a dazzling fireworks show to celebrate the new year. These New Year’s Eve fireworks shows near Toronto and around Ontario are sure to be just as incredible on the big night. You’ll get to enjoy a whole evening of live music, skating, treats, and a grand finale show in the sky.

Here are some of the best New Year’s Eve fireworks shows to check out in the GTA and beyond.

Brampton 

The City of Brampton will host a ten-minute fireworks display at midnight to ring in the new year, along with DJ and live music performances, outdoor skating in Gage Park, and gorgeous light displays.

When: December 31st starting at 9 PM
Where: Garden Square, Downtown Brampton

Mississauga

Celebrate the new year at Celebration Square! The City of Mississauga will throw a lively event to ring in 2023, complete with live music performances, tasty food trucks, a face glitter bar, nighttime skating, and most importantly, fireworks at midnight.

When: December 31st starting at 8 PM
Where: Garden Square, Downtown Brampton

Barrie

The City of Barrie is hosting its legendary New Year’s Eve event called the Downtown Countdown, which draws thousands of people from near and far every year.

The Downtown Countdown celebration will include live bands, skating, family activities, roaming buskers and two fireworks shows – the first at approximately 8 PM and the second at midnight.

When: December 31st starting at 6 PM
Where: Barrie City Hall

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Niagara Falls

You will have to travel outside of the GTA for this New Year’s Eve event, but we promise it’s worth it!

In addition to the incredible Winter Festival of Lights, Niagara Falls will host live music, exciting programming, and a dazzling fireworks display above the Falls to ring in 2023.

When: December 31st
Where: Queen Victoria Park, Niagara Falls

Kingston

If you want to turn your New Year’s Eve outing into a day (or overnight) trip, you can head to Kingston for the K-Town Countdown.

The city will be hosting a celebration to ring in the new year, with skating to funky music, face painting, costume characters, games, a photobooth, food, stage shows, and a fireworks show above the city at 9 PM.

When: December 31st, 5 PM to 9 PM
Where: INVISTA Centre, Kingston

Whitchurch-Stouffville

The town of Stouffville will be having a family-friendly New Year’s Eve event, with free hot beverages (while supplies last), live entertainment, and a fireworks show at 8 PM. Plus, it’s less than an hour from Toronto!

When: December 31st, 5 PM to 9 PM
Where: INVISTA Centre, Kingston

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