Safety and guidelines
Melanson Settlement National Historic Site
Be prepared and stay safe while enjoying your visit! Review important bulletins, weather conditions, and visitor guidelines.
Be prepared
Allow 20 minutes to walk the 193 m trail and read the panels.
Weather
Current conditions and short-term weather forecast.
Important bulletins
Important announcements, notifications, and active superintendent orders.
Safety
To have a safe visit, please observe the following:
- Please closely supervise young children.
- Stay on pathway. Ticks are present in the brush and grass.
Visitor guidelines
Drones
All Parks Canada places are "no drone zones" for recreational use. Please leave your drone at home. Use of drones at Parks Canada places
Metal detectors
It is prohibited to use a metal detector within Melanson Settlement National Historic Site.
Pets
Only pets on a leash are permitted on the grounds.
Smoking
Smoking is restricted to the parking area.
Vehicles
Respect vehicle circulation patterns.
No camping
Camping is not permitted at Melanson Settlement National Historic Site.
There is camping nearby at Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site.
Tourism Nova Scotia offers information about other places to stay. Call 902-742-0511 or 1-800-565-0000 (toll free in North America).
Your Help is Needed
The archaeological remains of the Melanson Settlement are important cultural resources. Please help us preserve all areas intact and undisturbed.
Please help us protect the Melanson Settlement so it can be appreciated by future generations.
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