Fire protection and restoration projects
Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site
Parks Canada’s fire management program works to protect communities, restore and maintain ecosystem health, and create landscapes that are more resilient to climate change.
Current fire danger rating and fire ban information
Motorized watercraft
As of 2026, it is prohibited to operate motorized watercraft within Kejimkujik, except with written authorization from the Superintendent and for the purpose of park administration.
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Wildfire risk reduction projects
Parks Canada is committed to reducing the risk of wildfires to communities, visitors, infrastructure, and natural and cultural resources on the lands it manages.
Current projects
Parks Canada is implementing a wildfire risk reduction project using the principles of FireSmart Canada at Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site. This work includes removing all trees and shrubs within 1.5 m of select infrastructure and selectively thinning foliage to a 30-metre perimeter.
When complete, this project will span the following areas:
- Visitor Centre
- Asset compound
- Solar array
- Water treatment plant
- Staff housing
The goal of this work is to make park buildings and assets more resilient to wildfire.
Parks Canada is also updating fire response plans for various locations at Kejimkujik, which will help firefighters and first responders to safely respond to emergencies.
Map of FireSmart Treatment Zones
Text version
This map shows the structures identified for FireSmart risk-reduction work and the selective vegetation thinning zones for each structure: the immediate zone (up to 1.5 metres), the intermediate zone (between 1.5 and 10 metres) and the extended zone (between 10 and 30 metres).
The Visitor Centre, asset compound, solar array and staff housing are highlighted on the map.
The map contains a legend to the bottom left of the map and a 0 to 1-km scale.
Past projects
In fall 2024, Parks Canada completed several wildfire risk reduction projects:
- FireSmart-related work at the Science Centre complex, located near the park boundary at Highway 8, which includes both staff housing and offices
- Refurbishing a local water supply pond for use in fighting fires in Kejimkujik and the community of Maitland Bridge
The goal of this work is to make park buildings and assets more resilient to wildfire, and to model practical steps that community members can take to protect their homes from wildfire.
Map of FireSmart Treatment Zones
Text version
This map shows the structures previously identified for FireSmart risk-reduction work and the selective vegetation thinning zones for each structure: the immediate zone (up to 1.5 metres), the intermediate zone (between 1.5 and 10 metres) and the extended zone (between 10 and 30 metres).
The Science Centre complex buildings are highlighted on the map.
The map contains a legend to the bottom left of the map and a 0 to 40-metre scale.
FireSmart Canada
FireSmart Canada develops practical, effective, and science-based guidelines and activities that help individuals, groups and communities adapt their properties to reduce the risk of damage and the spread of wildfires.
Parks Canada uses these guidelines reduce wildfire risks to communities and infrastructure near national parks and national historic sites.
Prescribed fires
Prescribed fires help to restore healthy forests and grasslands, enhance habitat for wildlife and reduce the risk of wildfire to our communities.
Prescribed fire operations will only be conducted when predetermined weather and site conditions are met.
Current prescribed fires
No prescribed fires are planned at this time.
How you can help
- Report any wildfires, illegal campfires, or suspicious smoke to Parks Canada at 1-800-565-2224 or call 911.
- Always check to see if there’s a fire ban.
- Follow Parks Canada visitor guidelines related to firewood and fires:
- Only build a campfire in a designated metal fire box.
- Keep your fire small and under control. Never leave a fire unattended.
- Make sure your fire is completely out before you go to bed at night or leave your campsite.
- Be FireSmart at home. Visit FireSmart for tips on protecting your home.
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