Following satisfactory water retests, the swimming advisory has been lifted for Dominion Beach, CBRM.
Blue-green algae has been reported in Lake Ainslie, Inverness County affecting Trout Brook Provincial Park.
Construction of new parking spaces at Martinique Beach has started and will continue Monday – Friday from 8 am – 4 pm until August 15.
A new washroom facility is under construction in Loop D at Dollar Lake. During construction the washroom facility is closed.
Please be advised of road construction work taking place at Whycocomagh Provincial Park campground. Campers and park visitors are asked to use caution and follow the direction of signage on site.
Portuguese man o' war have been spotted on Atlantic coastal beaches, including Lawrencetown Beach. Sightings are relatively common at this time of year along the South Shore and Eastern Shore.
We’re pleased to welcome back visitors at Smileys Provincial Park. The park will be open for camping until September 16 and for day-use until October 14.
Starting May 24 a section of the boardwalk at MacCormacks Beach will be repaired. Please avoid the area under construction.
Effective May 16, campgrounds in Nova Scotia must follow daily burn restrictions that are in place to help prevent wildfires. These restrictions apply to campfires in provincial parks.
The Eatonville area of Cape Chignecto can be accessed by high clearance vehicles using the Eatonville Road from West Advocate only. Eatonville is not accessible from Spicers Cove or Apple River.
A section of the Garrison Road trail has washed out at Finlay Cove on McNabs Island. Please use the Lynch Road and Old Military Road trails to detour around the washed-out section.
Park upgrades at Dollar Lake will impact the availability of campsites during the 2024 camping season. All campsites in Loop A (A 1 – A 42) and most sites in Loop D (D1 – D37) will be open.
Sackville Lakes Provincial Park can be accessed from the main parking lot and trailhead on 440 First Lake Drive. Access to the Glen Slauenwhite trail is from First Lake Drive only.