PHOTOS: Blanket of wildfire smoke creates eerie skies in Ontario and Quebec
Surface-level smoke from wildfires has infiltrated the skies over parts of Ontario and Quebec, making for orange, yellowish and/or hazy scenery
Wildfire smoke has reached Ontario and Quebec skies as hundreds of active wildfires in both provinces continue to produce significant smoke plumes, causing parts of Ontario to have some of the worst air quality in the world Wednesday.
DON'T MISS: Some of the worst air quality in the world sits over Ontario Wednesday
A strong jet stream has transported the smoke southeast, with parts of southern Quebec and Ontario experiencing degraded air quality.
Yellow-coloured air quality warnings are in place for southern Ontario, including in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), and parts of Quebec.
Toronto had the worst air quality rating in the world Wednesday morning, according to IQAir.(Courtesy: IQAir)
Expect smoky skies and poor air quality on Wednesday and early Thursday in the GTA as the wildfire smoke from northwestern Ontario pushes in.
DON'T MISS: Some of the worst air quality in the world sits over Ontario Wednesday
Smoke may become concentrated at the surface, heightening health risks for those with respiratory conditions.
Residents can expect hazy skies, red sunrises and sunsets, and potential odours of wildfire smoke. Those sensitive to poor air quality are advised to limit outdoor activities as conditions evolve.
Stay updated on air quality statements and advisories this week.
See some of the impacts from the wildfire smoke, below.
Hazy skies from the Islington Bridge in South Etobicoke. July 15, 2026. (The Weather Network)
Shannon, Que., smoky skies. (Audrey Carpentier/Submitted to MeteoMedia)
Shannon, Que., smoky skies. (Audrey Carpentier/Submitted to MeteoMedia)
Shannon, Que., smoky skies. (Audrey Carpentier/Submitted to MeteoMedia)
Smoky skies in Woodview, Ont., observed over Stoney Lake. July 14, 2026.(Rachel Schoutsen/The Weather Network)
Smoky sky in Cornwall, Ont. July 14, 2026. (Mark Robinson/The Weather Network)
Yellowish/brown skies due to wildfire smoke seen in Trenton, Ont. July 14, 2026. (Mark Robinson/The Weather Network)
Smoky skies seen in Owen Sound, Ont. July 15, 2026. (April Walker/The Weather Network)
Thumbnail courtesy of Vladimir Blanc, taken in L'Ancienne-Lorette, Qué., submitted to MeteoMedia.