Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site
Choose your Kejimkujik adventure — inland or along the coast! Connect with Mi’kmaq culture, nature and adventure at Kejimkujik, in the heart of Southwest Nova Scotia. Stay overnight and stargaze in Nova Scotia’s only dark-sky preserve, paddle waters travelled by the Mi’kmaq for thousands of years and hike or bike the forest trails.
Explore the rugged beauty of the coastal wilderness at Kejimkujik National Park Seaside in Port Joli. Hike the trail to the Atlantic coastline through dense shrubs to pristine white sand beaches and turquoise waters.
Free admission and discounted overnight stays at Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site
The Canada Strong Pass is back! Enjoy free admission and 25% off camping and overnight stays from June 19 to September 7, 2026.
Fall, winter and spring
From November to Victoria Day weekend, most facilities and services are closed.
- Trails are open but not maintained or patrolled, and the floating bridge at Jakes Landing is removed for the season
- The campground and backcountry close for the season on October 31 – no overnight stays are permitted until May 15, 2026
Seasonal activities
Kejimkujik is a great destination for fall and winter hiking, picnicking, geocaching, or stargazing.
The Toqi'maliaptmu'k Arrangement
A formal partnership between the Mi'kmaq of Nova Scotia and Parks Canada for co-managing protected areas.
Visiting Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site
Activities and experiences
Things to do, camping, trails, paddle, Mi'kmaw petroglyphs, Dark-Sky Preserve, school programs.
Plan your visit
Maps and directions, camping reservations, facilities and services, hours, accessibility, equipment rentals.
Camping and overnight accommodations
Types of accomodations, camping, roofed, backcountry, serviced, unserviced, group, reservations, equipment rentals.
Shop and reserve
Make reservations. Shop for passes and permits, souvenirs, and official Parks Canada merchandise.
Fees
Free admission and discounted camping fees, program fees, and more.
Passes and permits
Discovery Pass, seasonal passes, passes for Mi'kmaq of Nova Scotia, passes for expropriated landowners, and permits.
Safety and guidelines
Weather, wildlife, drinking water, seaside, essential items, AdventureSmart.
Kejimkujik National Park Seaside
An authentic Atlantic experience awaits you at Kejimkujik National Park Seaside.
About Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site
Nature and science
Conservation and science, animals, plants, environment, research.
Culture and history
Indigenous culture, history, cultural landscape, archaeology.
Stewardship and management
Jobs, partners, permits and licenses, public consultations, plans, and policies.
Contact Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site and Kejimkujik National Park Seaside
Visitor Centre
902-682-2772 (Mid-May to October)
Administration
902-682-2770
kejimkujik@pc.gc.ca
National Information Centre (year-round)
1-888-773-8888
information@pc.gc.ca
For emergencies within Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site
Police, Fire, or Ambulance
911
Wildfire, boating accident, lost person, injury or wildlife emergency
1-800-565-2224
Report a poacher, hunter or illegal fishing
1-800-565-2224
First aid, excessive noise or minor disturbances in the campground
902-298-0668
Hours of operation
Open year-round
November to mid-May: select services available
Victoria Day weekend (mid-May) to October 31: most facilities are open
May and June: limited services available
July and August: full services available
September and October: limited services available
Visitor Centre and camping: Victoria Day weekend (mid-May) to October 31
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