Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site
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Drumlinoid
ridges, Hemlock and Norway islands in Kejimkujik National Park |
Contact Information:
Kejimkujik National Park
Box 236
Maitland Bridge, Annapolis County
Nova Scotia
Canada
B0T 1B0
902-682-2772
Size: 381 sq. km.
Location: Kejimkujik National Park is located off Route 8 (Kejimkujik Scenic Drive), which traverses southwestern Nova Scotia between Liverpool and Annapolis Royal. The Seaside Adjunct is located off Highway 103, 25 km southwest of Liverpool.
Description: Park's numerous lakes and rivers afford some of the finest canoeing in eastern Canada. The Seaside Adjunct, a 22 sq km area on Nova Scotia's south shore, is noted for its abundant wildlife and spectacular scenery. More than 200 species of birds can be found within Kejimkujik and the park is also the most important national park for reptiles in Atlantic Canada, featuring five species of snakes and three species of turtles.
Activities: More than 80 percent of the Park is the backcountry, accessible only by canoe or hiking trails. Other activities include camping, swimming, fishing, bicycling, guided walks, wildlife viewing, cross-country skiing, and interpretive programs.Places to Stay: Jeremys Bay campground has 360 unserviced sites, suitable for tent or trailer camping, set in a natural woodlands near the lakeshore. The campground is open year-round and reservations can be made from mid-May to mid-October. Campground reservations are operated using the National Parks Canada Campground Reservation Service. Reservations can be made online or by calling 1-877-737-3783 (within the US and Canada) or 905-426-4648 (internationally). Kejimkujik also maintains a number of backcountry campsites and operates the Jim Charles Point Group Campground, which is open year round. Reservations are required and should be made several months in advance.
For information on places to stay outside the park contact the Nova Scotia Tourism Office online or by phone at 1-800-565-0000.
Operating
Hours: Kejimkujik National Park is open year-round. The Visitor Reception Centre may be closed during weekends in late fall and winter.
History: Established in 1967.
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