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🟢 EASY 🟡 MODERATE 🔴 DIFFICULT ⏱️ SHORT ⏱️ MEDIUM ⏱️ LONG ♿ Accessible 🌲 BACKCOUNTRY ️🏖️ BEACH 🐦 BIRDWATCHING 🚌 BUS 🚲 BIKE ⛺ CAMP 🌊 COASTAL 🐾 DOGS ⚡EV-Friendly 💧 FALLS 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 FAMILY 🎣 FISH 🗝 HISTORIC 🥾 HIKE 👀 LOOKOFF 🔁 LOOP 🛶 PADDLE 🧺 PICNIC 🚂 Rail Trails 🏊 SWIM

🟢 Burning Permitted: Open campfires are currently allowed after 2:00 PM across the province. Always confirm local municipal bylaws and practice strict fire safety.

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