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Province Announces Restrictions During Wildfires

May 30, 2023 - 6:26 PM

As fire crews battle wildfires in Nova Scotia, the Province is announcing measures to prevent more from starting.
Campsites and Washrooms Available – Western and Central Region Parks

Campsites and washrooms are available at some Western and Central Region Provincial Parks.
Opening Weekend for Provincial Parks

May 16, 2023 - 11:33 AM
Another Record-Breaking Season for Nova Scotia Provincial Parks

October 28, 2022 

For the second year in a row, Nova Scotia’s provincial parks have broken their record for the highest number of camper nights.
Provincial Parks, Campgrounds Begin Reopening After Hurricane Fiona

September 27, 2022 - 11:36 AM

Provincial park campgrounds and day-use parks closed due to hurricane Fiona are gradually reopening as assessments deem them safe and functional.
Summer Events in Provincial Parks

Summer events at parks around the province are starting on Canada Parks Day, Saturday, July 16.
Lifeguard Supervision Starts July 1

Lifeguard supervision at many Nova Scotia beaches will begin on Friday, July 1.
Opening Weekend for Provincial Parks

Nova Scotia’s provincial parks will start opening Friday, May 20, for another season filled with camping, hiking, swimming and exploring nature.
Provincial Campsite Bookings Open in April

People planning a summer camping adventure can make reservations at Nova Scotia’s provincial parks starting April 5.
Provincial Parks Celebrate Record Camping Season

Nova Scotia’s provincial parks are wrapping up another busy and successful season, welcoming more than one million visitors to camping and day-use parks and a record number of campers to provincial
Provincial Parks Delay Camping Season

Nova Scotia Provincial Parks is delaying the start of camping season at provincial camping parks until at least June 1 due to COVID-19 restrictions.
Province To Protect More Land and Parks

In celebration of Earth Day - today, April 22 - Premier Iain Rankin and Environment and Climate Change Minister Keith Irving joined Brendan Maguire, MLA for Halifax
Provincial Campsite Bookings Begin in April

Now is the time to start planning your summer camping adventure as reservations for Nova Scotia’s provincial parks 2021 camping season open April 6, 7 and 8. 
Province To Achieve Land Protection Goal

Protected areas are an important part of conserving Nova Scotia’s unique habitats, coastline and biodiversity, while providing places for people to connect with nature.
Provincial Parks Filled with Local Visitors in 2020

Nova Scotia’s provincial parks had another successful year, welcoming more than 247,000 visitors at camping parks and over one million at day-use parks.
Two New Provincial Parks Designated

The Province recently announced the designation of two new Provincial Parks under the Provincial Parks Act.  Barra Forest-MacNeils Vale Provincial Park and St.
End of Operational Season at Provincial Day-Use Parks

Outside of the operational season, park services and washroom facilities are not available. Visitors must continue to follow park rules, including keeping dogs on leashes.