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.
https://news.novascotia.ca/en/2025/08/05/travel-activities-woods-restricted-prevent-wildfires
What this means for Wolfville
As of 4pm on Tuesday, August 5, the following closures are in place:
- The Harvest Moon Trail - from Cherry Lane to Elm Ave, and from Old Dyke Lane to Woodman.
- The Millennium Trail
- Wolfville Watershed Nature Preserve on Forest Hill Road
- Reservoir Park - all trails in and out - access is only through the parking lot
Barricades and signs are being deployed and all residents and visitors are being asked to comply with this Provincial order.
