Officials in Nova Scotia have banned hiking in the woods due to concerns of wildfire risk in the province. The move follows a full fire ban already in place.
Frontcountry camping in designated campgrounds is still permitted, but any hiking, camping, fishing or use of ATVs has been banned on trail systems through woods in provincial Crown land, including municipal parks. The ban is in place until October 15 or until conditions change, and violators may be fined $25,000.
