With a legacy dating back to 1873, we’ve built an exceptional reputation for spectacular display fireworks effects. Our experts combine science and art to bring fireworks lovers what they cherish most – a little magic in the sky.

The spectacular effects of a Hands Fireworks event will no doubt thrill any size audience. Trust Hands to impress – from the grandiose finale at a corporate function to the opening celebrations for the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. Hands Fireworks are the undisputed experts.

Did you know?

• Professor William Hand in St. Catharines, Ontario produced the first fireworks ever made in Canada, marking him as the only Canadian display fireworks manufacturer for several years
• Thomas William Hand and Walter Teale received their first patent in 1892 in Hamilton, Ontario
• To minimize any damage that could occur due to the explosive nature of their business, William and his workers made their fireworks in 40 small huts as opposed to one large building
• Dec. 1919, Mr. T.W. Hand, a well-known manufacturer of fireworks sent up scores of daylight fireworks which seemed to excite both the spectators and the soldiers during a massive military parade down Main St., Hamilton