Fire safety
Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site
Learn which stoves and other heating devices to use during a fire ban at Kejimkujik.
Fall, winter and spring
From November to Victoria Day weekend, most facilities and services are closed.
- Trails are open but not maintained or patrolled, and the floating bridge at Jakes Landing is removed for the season
- The campground and backcountry close for the season on October 31 – no overnight stays are permitted until spring 2026
Camping reservation launch dates
All camping reservations at Kejimkujik open on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at 8 am (AT).
Reserve online | 1-877-RESERVE (737-3783) | Outside of North America: 519-826-5391
Report any wildfires, illegal campfires, or suspicious smoke to Parks Canada at 1-800-565-2224 or call 911.
Fire ban information
A fire ban is a legal restriction on certain types of fires to prevent human-caused wildfires. Some activities are not permitted during a full or partial fire ban.
In a national park, burning illegally could lead to a fine of up to $25,000.
Find out if a fire ban is in place: check the important bulletins or call the Visitor Centre: 902-682-2772.
Permitted during a fire ban
Use of the following items is permitted during a fire ban:
Prohibited during a fire ban
Use of the following items is prohibited during a fire ban:
Reasons for a fire ban
Fire bans are based on local fire hazards, current and forecasted weather conditions, the amount of moisture in vegetation, the regional wildfire situation, and the availability of responders and equipment. Current and forecasted conditions are evaluated daily.
Fire ban status is determined by long term trends rather than daily weather or fire danger.
Fire danger index
Fire danger is an index that tells us how easily a fire could start, how difficult a fire may be to control and how long a fire might burn.
Why is there a fire ban even though it is cold and rainy?
It takes a lot of rain to restore moisture to deep soil layers, trees, and logs that have dried out. Rain quickly evaporates when followed by warm temperatures and wind. This means fire danger can quickly return to high or extreme.
The regional wildfire situation may be more active. It is important for Parks Canada not to have human-caused fires divert resources from naturally caused ones in other areas.
Provincial fire bans do not apply to national parks
Local fire hazards, the availability of responders and equipment, and conditions such as weather, elevation, and forest health are not always the same in the province and national parks.
More information
Parks Canada: http://parkscanada.gc.ca/fire-alerts
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