[Government of Canada, Halifax: 5-Aug-2025:] Notice of restriction: Temporary closures and continued full fire ban
Pursuant to section 36 of the National Parks General Regulations, Parks Canada is closing visitor access to the following administered areas in Mainland Nova Scotia until further notice. These site closures take effect as of 12 pm on Wednesday, August 6, 2025.
Closures:
– All trails in Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site
– Backcountry camping at Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site
– Kejimkujik National Park Seaside
– All trails at York Redoubt National Historic Site
– Fort McNab National Historic Site
– Melanson Settlement National Historic Site
What remains open:
– Front-country camping, beaches, and day-use areas (including Jakes Landing equipment rentals) at Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site
– National historic sites including:
— Halifax Citadel National Historic Site
— Georges Island National Historic Site
— York Redoubt National Historic Site (excluding trails)
— Fort Anne National Historic Site
— Port-Royal National Historic Site
— Grand-Pré National Historic Site
— Fort Edward National Historic Site
— Beaubassin and Fort Lawrence National Historic Sites
Full fire ban in effect A full fire ban continues to be in place at Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site. No open fires are permitted. This includes campfires, charcoal barbecues, stoves in cabins and picnic shelters, and any open flame (e.g. candles). Propane/gas camp stoves, barbeques and lanterns are permitted but should be used with caution. While smoking is not prohibited, it is imperative that smokers dispose of their cigarette butts properly—do not throw cigarette butts on the ground or on anything that may ignite, and dispose of them in an appropriate bin. Fireworks and sparklers are fire hazards and are prohibited at Parks Canada administered places. A fire ban is a legal restriction on certain types of fires to prevent human-caused wildfires. In a national park, burning illegally could result in a minimum fine of $352.50. More serious offenses may result in fines up to $25,000.
These preventative actions are in support of the Province of Nova Scotia’s recent restrictions to wooded areas to reduce the risk of wildfires across Nova Scotia.
Visitor and public safety is Parks Canada’s first priority. Parks Canada asks the public to respect these closures and restrictions. These measures will be in effect until conditions allow them to be lifted, and updates will be provided as information changes. Parks Canada appreciates the public’s care and cooperation in reducing wildfire risk.