Please note that as of 15-Mar-2022 the Nova Scotia Burning Restrictions for 2022 are in effect until and including 15-Oct-2022.

During this Wildfire Risk Season brush burning and camp fires are NOT permitted in any county from 8 in the morning (8am/08:00h) to 2 in the afternoon (2pm/14:00h).
At all other times it is mandatory to consult the Nova Scotia Burning Restrictions before starting a fire of any kind outdoors.

Please note: these restrictions include any camp fire and fires intended for recreation (e.g. BBQ, bonfires, …)!

See also here for Domestic Brush Burning Frequently Asked Questions.

Traditionally, many Nova Scotia property owners think about cleaning up the yard in the spring, but unless there were a number of large snowfalls over the winter, dead grass and other vegetation in the yard can dry out quickly and becoming flammable as early as mid-March. In fact the highest number of wildfires occur in April and May, usually the result of grass or brush burning that got out of control.