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Activity and Fire Restrictions in Nova Scotia

Burning restrictions are in place in Nova Scotia from March 15 to October 31. There is no open fire burning permitted from 8 am until 2pm. Restrictions are updated at 2pm daily on the BurnSafe map. All provincial, municipal, and private campgrounds must follow the burning restrictions. National park campgrounds burning restrictions are under the jurisdiction of Parks Canada. The fine for violating burning restrictions is $25,000.

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Nova Scotia is home to three national parks. Cape Breton Highlands National Park has 26 trails, six beaches, coastal look-off points, campgrounds, and waterfalls.  Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site features wilderness trails, lakes, and rivers, as well as stone-carved petroglyphs left by the Mi’kmaq. Kejimkujik National Park Seaside is a wild and isolated 22 km² stretch of sandy coastline with scenic trails.

Nova Scotia is also home to 20 provincial and countless community parks which are perfect for beach-going, camping, hiking, paddling, picnics, boating, scenic look-offs, and winter exploration.

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Skyline Trail, Cape Breton Highlands National Park

Cape Breton Highlands National Park

  • Explore any or all of the 26 hiking trails located within the park
  • Spend the night in an oTENTIKs or equipped camping sites in the Park’s campgrounds
  • Golf at one of the top 100 golf courses in the world, Highlands Links, within the Park
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woman canoeing on a lake at Kejimkujik National Park

Kejimkujik National Park & National Historic Site

  • The only Parks Canada site that is both a National Park and a National Historic site
  • A fascinating place to learn about 10,000 years of Mi’kmaq history
  • Set up camp, paddle historic waters, and stargaze in a Dark Sky Preserve
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Kejimkujik National Park

Kejimkujik Seaside

  • Wild and isolated 22 km² stretch of coastline
  • Two scenic trails, secluded rocky coves, silver sand and turquoise waters
  • Take part in the Gone Crabbin’ experience to help save this ecosystem
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Burntcoat Head Park

  • Site of the highest recorded tides in the world
  • Descend the staircase to the seabed where you can explore at low tide
  • Walking trails, replica lighthouse, picnic area and scenic viewpoint of Cobequid Bay
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Cape Chignecto cliffs

Cape Chignecto Provincial Park

  • Wilderness park, offering 29 km (18 mi) of pristine coastline, deep valleys, sheltered coves
  • 53 km (33 mi) of wilderness trails, overlooking the Bay of Fundy, remote campsites
  • Eatonville day-use park offers an accessible trail system, viewing platforms, and picnic areas
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