Village News

Stay Out of the Woods: Aug 5 to Oct 15, 2025

Published: August 05 2025 16:00

From the Government of Nova Scotia:
Travel, Activities in Woods RESTRICTED to Prevent Wildfires

The Province is restricting travel and activities in the woods because continued hot, dry conditions have greatly increased the risk of wildfires.

The restrictions, effective as of 4 p.m. today, August 5, include:

• hiking, camping, fishing and the use of vehicles in the woods are not permitted
• trail systems through woods are off limits
• camping is allowed only in campgrounds.

These and other measures are in place on provincial Crown and private land until October 15 or until conditions allow them to be lifted. The fine for violating the restrictions is $25,000.

A province-wide burn ban is also in effect.

More details are available from Tourism Chester on the above and the closure of the Municipality of Chester's trails. 

Thank you for your help in keeping our province safe.