Nova Scotia's provincial parks are open to the public, but campfires are prohibited and major hiking trails are closed in all provincial parks until further notice, Natural Resources Minister Ken MacAskill announced today. The forest fire hazard remains high and extreme in many areas throughout the province and conditions are not expected to improve in the next few days. Existing provincewide bans on open fires and travel in Nova Scotia woodlands remain in effect until further notice.
Campers can use gas and propane cook-stoves and barbecues only.
Charcoal barbecues and campfires are banned. We really need a few days of steady rain to improve the fire weather index. I urge people to respect and understand the need for these safety precautions. Since the ban on travel in Nova Scotia woodlands went into effect July 19, there have been about 60 fires across the province.