Swimming
Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site
The warm dark waters in Kejimkujik's lakes and rivers offer a variety of swimming experiences. Ask at the Visitor Centre about the best swimming spots.
Enjoy beautiful sandy beaches in the campground and at Merrymakedge beach on the shores of Kejimkujik Lake.
Available: From Victoria Day Weekend to October 31
Merrymakedge Beach
A Mobi-Mat will be installed at Merrymakedge Beach from June 21 to mid-September.
- pets are welcome at the pet-friendly area of Merrymakedge Beach
- paved path from parking lot to beach with clearly marked accessibility parking
- charcoal BBQ available from paved path
- wheelchair-accessible picnic tables by the path on the beach
- paved path and ramp to canteen
- extended picnic table
- wheelchair-accessible change room, with a ramp but no automatic doors
Map of Merrymakedge Beach.
Jeremy's Bay Campground: Meadow Beach, Slapfoot Beach, and Kedge Beach
- excellent swimming and close to campsites (connected by the Slapfoot Trail)
- beautiful views of Kejimkujik Lake
- pets are not allowed
Map of beaches at Jeremy's Bay Campground.
Accessibility equipment
Mobi-Chair Floating Beach Wheelchair
A Mobi-Chair Floating Beach Wheelchair is available to borrow at Kejimkujik, free of charge. The Mobi-Chair Floating Beach Wheelchair helps visitors with reduced mobility enjoy beach and water access.
Features:
- suitable for both adults and children, "one size fits all"
- easily disassembled for transport in a vehicle
- equipped with rubber pneumatic tires that absorb shocks from rugged terrain, making it easy to navigate sand and other uneven surfaces
- the armrests and wheels are made of flotation materials, providing balance and buoyancy in the water
- integrated handles on the armrests offer added stability on land and in the water
Available
- Victoria Day weekend to October 31, from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
How to borrow the chair
- Visit or call the Visitor Centre: 902-682-2772
Mobi-Mat
The Mobi-Mat helps visitors access the water by providing a stable and slip-resistant surface for visitors using beach wheelchairs or the Mobi-Chair Floating Beach Wheelchair. It also benefits visitors who need extra assistance, including families with strollers or those looking for a smoother and safer way to enter the water.
Available
- A Mobi-Mat will be installed at Merrymakedge Beach from June 21 to mid-September
Safety
Unsupervised
All beaches at Kejimkujik are unsupervised.
Blue-green algae
Cyanobacteria (commonly referred to as blue-green algae) may be present in lakes, rivers and streams.
Avoid areas with concentrations of blue-green algae.
A few rules
Never dive as rocks may be completely hidden in the dark water.
Never swim alone.
Never swim under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Intoxication can lead to disorientation underwater and increase the risk of drowning.
Backcountry campsites
Swimming suitability varies from site to site, depending on water depth on approach to site.
Swimming at Kejimkujik Seaside
Swimming at Kejimkujik Seaside is not recommended due to dangerous currents, strong undertows, and cold water temperatures.
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