Kejimkujik
National Park And National Historic Site (Parks Canada) / Dark Sky Preserve · Maitland Bridge, Nova Scotia
Kejimkujik is a Parks Canada national park and national historic site in inland southwestern Nova Scotia, built around warm lakes, slow rivers and hemlock and hardwood forest. It is a Mi'kmaw cultural landscape, and the waterways have been paddled for thousands of years. Slate shorelines hold protected petroglyphs, which are normally seen only on a guided tour. This is a canoe park first: calm water, island campsites and backcountry routes with portages. It is also a Dark Sky Preserve, so clear moonless nights show the Milky Way plainly. A separate coastal part, Kejimkujik Seaside, has beaches, seals and shorebirds on the Atlantic, about an hour away by road. It suits paddlers, campers, families who want a quiet swim and stargazers. It is not a sightseeing park with one big view, so allow a full day at least. Black flies in June, ticks through summer and a Parks Canada pass are the practical points. Confirm tour and rental details first.
3005 Kejimkujik Main Parkway, Maitland Bridge, Nova Scotia, B0T 1B0, Canada
The park is open all year, but most services are seasonal. The visitor centre, guided programs, canoe rentals and the main campgrounds run roughly from late spring to early autumn, and shoulder season hours are short, so confirm dates before you drive. Petroglyph tours are scheduled and limited, and must be booked or joined at set times - confirm the current arrangement. Day use needs a valid Parks Canada pass or daily fee, and backcountry sites need a reservation and permit. Winter is quiet, with a few trails open for walking and skiing when snow allows, and limited services. Kejimkujik Seaside has its own seasonal access and some beach sections close for nesting birds.