How to Enjoy the Beauty of Nova Scotia without Going Into the Woods

How to enjoy the beauty of Nova Scotia without going into the woods

With a burn ban in effect across the province of Nova Scotia and a ban from entering wooded areas, Hike Nova Scotia has suggestions for alternatives to get out and enjoy nature.

NO WOODS, NO MEAT, NO FREEDOM - The HighWire

Unusually dry summer conditions on Canada’s Atlantic coast have prompted two provinces to take the unprecedented step of banning hiking, camping, and even walking in the woods in a bid to prevent forest fires. Learn about other alarming measures being floated in the name of climate change—from ticks that can trigger a meat allergy to […]

'I'm down substantially': Business drying up for cafe owners on trail systems due to Nova Scotia woods ban

Customer flow is drying up like many streams in the province after weeks of hot weather forced the closure of Nova Scotia's trails.

NO WOODS, NO MEAT, NO FREEDOM

The HighWire with Del Bigtree | August 14, 2025 Unusually dry summer conditions on Canada’s Atlantic coast have prompted two provinces to take the unprecedented step of banning hiking, camping, and even walking in the woods in a bid to prevent forest fires. Learn about other alarming measures being floated in the name of climate change—from ticks that can trigger a meat allergy to proposals for calculating the carbon footprint of every medical p…