In response to hot, dry weather and increased wildfire risks, the Canadian provinces of Nova Scotia and New Brunswick have imposed bans on hiking, fishing, camping, and other outdoor activities in forested and Crown lands. Nova Scotia, under Premier Tim Houston, has implemented a province-wide prohibition on entering the woods, with fines reaching up to $25,000 for violations. New Brunswick has followed with similar restrictions, imposing fines ranging from $500 to $10,000. These measures come amid ongoing wildfire threats in Atlantic Canada, including Newfoundland, which is experiencing record high temperatures and active wildfires. Authorities have emphasized the fire hazard as the reason for these bans, although critics, including constitutional lawyers, have labeled the restrictions as excessive and a "power grab." Data from the Canadian government indicates that 81% of forest area burned during fire seasons results from lightning strikes, which cannot be controlled, raising questions about the effectiveness of restricting human activity such as hiking. The bans have drawn comparisons to COVID-era lockdowns, with some residents defying the restrictions and authorities struggling to enforce compliance.