[Nova Scotia Government, 18-Sep-2025] Restrictions on travel and activities in the woods are lifted in all remaining counties except Annapolis as of 4 p.m. today, September 18.

The change applies to Cumberland, Hants, Lunenburg, Kings, Queens, Shelburne, Digby and Yarmouth counties. Restrictions were lifted in the other nine counties previously.

The restrictions will remain in place in Annapolis County until October 15 – regarded as the end of wildfire season – or until conditions allow them to be lifted. The burn ban remains in place for the entire province until October 15 or until conditions improve further. The fine for violating the woods restrictions or burn ban is $25,000.

[Region of Queens Municipality: 5-Aug-2025:]  Municipal Trails and Wooded areas of Municipal Parks Closed Effective Immediately

In support of the Province of Nova Scotia restricting travel and activities in wooded areas, Region of Queens Municipality is closing municipal trails and wooded areas of municipal parks, effective immediately, Tuesday, August 5, 2025 through to 2 p.m., Wednesday, October 15, 2025.

The following municipal trails are closed:
• Pine Grove Park, including Anniversary Trail which connects Pine Grove Park to the Trestle Trail
• Trestle Trail, including the extension that begins at White Point Road and George Street and continues running parallel to George Street to connect to the Trestle Trail, ending on Bristol Avenue
• Meadow Pond Trail
• Queens Place Trail

Path Lake Park and Scout Camp Park are wooded parks and are closed. Other municipal parks throughout Queens County that are non-wooded, such as Tupper Park, Centennial Park, Privateer Park, Port Medway Lighthouse Park, sports fields, and playgrounds remain open.

At municipal parks that have both wooded and non-wooded areas, such as Beach Meadows Beach Municipal Park, people can enjoy time on the beach but not access the picnic area and play space in the wooded areas due to the heightened risk of forest fire.

The Municipal Leaf and Yard Waste Site in Western Head is also closed, effective immediately.
Those who use the Trestle Trail or other wooded trails as access to other parts of Liverpool or areas of Queens County, may wish to make arrangements with a transportation company such as Queens County Transit or taxi service during this time.

Closure notices are currently being posted at affected parks and trails. The closure is in effect until October 15, 2025 at 2 p.m. as proclaimed by the Province of Nova Scotia. Updates will be issued if the situation changes.

A fine of $25,000 may be levied for violations of the Fire Proclamation or for the woods Travel Ban. Please remember that until October 15, 2025 all outdoor fires are prohibited.

See here: Municipal Trails and Wooded areas of Municipal Parks Closed Effective Immediately

[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.

See here: Temporary closures and continued full fire ban