Province-wide Parks & Trails Restrictions

August 25, 2025

As of 4 pm on August 5, 2025, the Province of Nova Scotia has enacted a woods closure under the Forests Act, restricting all travel in wooded areas. This includes Crown and private lands, to reduce wildfire risk under the extremely dry conditions we have experienced.

Full Nova Scotia News Release: https://news.novascotia.ca/en/2025/08/05/travel-activities-woods-restricted-prevent-wildfires

Here are some air quality index resources: