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. 
Open fires (like campfires) are not permitted between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. because that is often when the risk of wildfires is greatest. The BurnSafe map remains red during those hours every day.

Each day at 2 p.m., the map is updated to show the daily restrictions:

• red means burning is not permitted that day
• yellow means burning is permitted after 7 p.m.
• green means burning is permitted after 2 p.m.

It is important to check before you light a campfire. Campers can check daily burn restrictions via the BurnSafe map or by calling 1-855-564-2876 (BURN). They can also check with parks staff. 

Devices such as gas stoves/barbeques and charcoal briquette barbeques can still be used any time, following manufacturers’ instructions.
Never leave a fire unattended. Always make sure your fire is fully extinguished before you go to bed or leave your campsite. All campfires must be out by 8 am the following day.

NOTE: Campfires and smoking are never allowed in day-use parks.

Learn more about burn restrictions: https://novascotia.ca/burnsafe

Learn more about campfire safety: https://novascotia.ca/campfire-safety