Noise & nuisance — Queens, Nova Scotia

What are the quiet hours? What noise is allowed?

Regional municipality of Queens has 1 adopted bylaw on file, verified against the original document on 2026-06-05.

By-law No. 7 - Prohibiting Certain Noises adopted bylaw
quiet hours 11:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. (no noise unreasonably disturbing peace and tranquility of a neighbourhood) s. 3
exemptions Emergency response; traditional/festive/religious activities; calls to worship/bells; organized athletic/recreational activities; municipal/utility crews; industrial operations s. 4
fine range $500-$10,000; imprisonment up to 60 days in default; $350 voluntary payment within 14 days s. 5; s. 6
scout note

Prohibits certain noises within the Region of Queens Municipality; first reading 14 Dec 2021, second reading 25 Jan 2022.

Machine-readable: noise.json · Official website: https://www.regionofqueens.com/ · Last verified 2026-06-05 · Noise & nuisance across Canada