Fire Ban in Effect: Access Restrictions

Fire Ban in Effect: Your Cooperation is Essential

A province-wide fire ban has been issued due to extremely dry conditions and a high risk of wildfires. All open fires are strictly prohibited, including campfires, brush burning, and chimeneas.

Please note: the fine for violating this ban is $25,000.

Your cooperation is essential to keeping our community safe. Please adhere to these restrictions.

For the latest fire ban updates, please visit: https://novascotia.ca/burnsafe/

Saqmaw Park & Cultural Trail: Access Restrictions

Due to the province-wide restrictions on travel and activities in wooded areas, access to Saqmaw Park and the Cultural Trail is now restricted. This is a direct result of the high risk of wildfires from continued hot and dry conditions.

Effective immediately, please note the following:

Hiking, camping, fishing, and the use of vehicles in the woods are not permitted.

Trail systems, including the Cultural Trail, are off-limits.

Camping is only allowed in designated campgrounds.

These measures are in place to keep our community safe. We appreciate your cooperation.