‘Stay Out of the Woods’: N.S. Announces Restrictions on Travel, Activities to Prevent Wildfires

N.B. under burn ban, no restrictions on forest activities

New Brunswick says it is not following Nova Scotia’s ban on hiking, camping, fishing and using ATV vehicles in the woods as the Atlantic region continues to be at risk of wildfires.

N.S. bans hiking and use of vehicles in woods as dry conditions raise wildfire fears

The Nova Scotia government has announced it's banning hiking, camping, fishing and use of vehicles such as ATVs in the woods as of 4 p.m. Tuesday due to an elevated wildfire risk.

‘Stay out of the woods’: N.S. announces restrictions on travel, activities to prevent wildfires

The Nova Scotia government has announced more restrictions to prevent wildfires as the province faces a long stretch of hot, dry weather and little rain.

Any activities in Nova Scotia forests banned by province

The Nova Scotia government introduced restrictions on activities in forests amid “tinder dry” conditions across the province. Premier Tim Houston said travel and recreational activities in the woods will not be allowed after 4 p.m. on Tuesday. “We are restricting travel and activities that really aren’t necessary for most of us,” he said. “Hiking, camping, […]

Nova Scotia to announce restrictions on woods travel and activity today

As the province suffers under an extended dry spell and the fire risk remains extreme, many are worried about the danger of fires starting.

HRM advises residents of restrictions on woods in municipal park spaces » The Laker News

HALIFAX/FALL RIVER: The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that, due to the Fire Proclamation – Travel Ban issued by the Province of Nova Scotia on Aug. 5 restrictions will be placed on access to the woods in municipal park spaces, effective 4 p.m. Aug. 5. These restrictions will remain in place until 2 p.m. on Oct. 15, 2025, unless the province’s proclamation is revoked or amended by further notice.   Woods, as defined in the p…