# Is there a burn ban in Colchester County, Nova Scotia today?

**Restricted.** Burning only 7 pm – 8 am.

- Checked: 2026-10-12T08:57:18.137Z
- Source: Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources (BurnSafe) (https://novascotia.ca/burnsafe/)
- Nearby counties with a ban: none
- JSON: https://burnbantoday.com/api/v1/nova-scotia/colchester-county.json
- Page: https://burnbantoday.com/nova-scotia/colchester-county/

## Is there a burn ban in Colchester County today?

Restricted. Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources (BurnSafe) lists Colchester County as “Burning only 7 pm – 8 am”. Status checked Oct 12, 5:57 AM ADT.

## Can I have a campfire or burn brush in Colchester County?

Burning only 7 pm – 8 am. Follow the conditions in the notice and your municipality's bylaws, and check again before you light a fire.

## Who issues burn bans in Nova Scotia?

During wildfire season (March 15 to October 15) the province sets burning restrictions for each county every day at 2 pm. No brush burning or campfires are allowed between 8 am and 2 pm, and municipal bylaws can be stricter.

## Where does this information come from?

From Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources (BurnSafe), checked every hour on Burn Ban Today. Confirm with Colchester County or your local fire department before burning.

Always confirm with Colchester County officials or your local fire department before burning.