Guided experiences
Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site
Summer guided experiences are offered in July and August. Fall guided experiences are offered from September to October. Reconnect with the land as you learn about local Mi’kmaw culture, explore the gentle waterways, and experience the depths of the Dark-Sky Preserve in the company of our skilled interpreters.
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- Schedule for July and August
- Registration and cancellations
- Tips
- Free programs
- Programs requiring advance registration and a fee
Schedule for July and August
Sundays
Milamu'kl / Many Colours
Days: Sundays
Time: 10 am to noon
Location: Etli-Mawita'mk: The Gathering Place (Merrymakedge P4)
Fees apply and registration required.
Trick or Truth Hike
Days: Sundays
Time: 2 pm to 3:30 pm
Location: Farmland Trail
Fees apply and registration required.
Experience the Petroglyphs
Days: Sundays
Time: 6 pm to 7:30 pm
Location: Mi'kmaw Cultural Landscape Monument (Merrymakedge P1)
Registration required.
Mondays
The "Porcupine People" Mi'kmaw Quillwork Demonstration
Days: Mondays
Time: 2 pm to 3:30 pm
Location: Etli-Mawita'mk: The Gathering Place (Merrymakedge P4)
Drop in!
Experience the Petroglyphs
Days: Mondays
Time: 6 pm to 7:30 pm
Location: Mi'kmaw Cultural Landscape Monument (Merrymakedge P1)
Registration required.
Starlight and Shadows Night Hike
Days: Mondays
Time: 9:30 pm to 11 pm
Location: Rogers Brook Trail
Fees apply and registration required.
Tuesdays
Plant a Tree, Save a Forest
Days: Tuesdays
Time: 1:30 pm to 3 pm
Location: Jim Charles Loop in Jeremy's Bay Campground
Free with admission to Kejimkujik.
Petroglyph Paddle
Days: Tuesdays
Time: 6 pm to 8 pm
Location: Jakes Landing
Fees apply and registration required.
Wednesdays
Play Waltes!
Days: Wednesdays
Time: 10:30 am to noon
Location: Etli-Mawita'mk: The Gathering Place (Merrymakedge P4)
Drop in!
Creature Feature
Days: Wednesdays
Time: 2 pm to 3 pm
Location: Etli-Mawita'mk: The Gathering Place (Merrymakedge P4)
Drop in!
Experience the Petroglyphs
Days: Wednesdays
Time: 6 pm to 7:30 pm
Location: Mi'kmaw Cultural Landscape Monument (Merrymakedge P1)
Registration required.
Big Canoe Lake Paddle
Days: Wednesdays
Time: 6:30 pm to 9 pm
Location: Jakes Landing
Fees apply and registration required.
Thursdays
Experience the Petroglyphs
Days: Thursdays
Time: 10:30 am to noon
Location: Mi'kmaw Cultural Landscape Monument (Merrymakedge P1)
Registration required.
Hug-a-Tree and Survive
Days: Thursdays
Time: 2 pm to 2:30 pm
Location: Etli-Mawita'mk: The Gathering Place (Merrymakedge P4)
No registration is required.
Sounds of Kejimkujik Guided Hike
Days: Thursdays
Time: 6 pm to 7:30 pm
Location: Peter Point Trail
Fees apply and registration required.
Dark-Sky Big Canoe Paddle
Days: Thursdays
Time: 9 pm to 11 pm
Location: Jakes Landing
Fees apply and registration required.
Fridays
Flint Knapping
Days: Fridays
Time: 11 am to noon
Location: Etli-Mawita'mk: The Gathering Place (Merrymakedge P4)
Drop in!
Creature Feature
Days: Fridays
Time: 2 pm to 3 pm
Location: Etli-Mawita'mk: The Gathering Place (Merrymakedge P4)
Drop in!
Experience the Petroglyphs
Days: Fridays
Time: 6 pm to 7:30 pm
Location: Mi'kmaw Cultural Landscape Monument (Merrymakedge P1)
Registration required.
Skɨte'kmujuawti Mikjikj: The Spirit Road Turtle
Days: Fridays
Time: 10 pm to 11 pm
Location: Sky Circle in Jeremy's Bay Campground
Free with admission to Kejimkujik.
Saturdays
Experience the Petroglyphs
Days: Saturdays
Time: 10:30 am to noon
Location: Mi'kmaw Cultural Landscape Monument (Merrymakedge P1)
Registration required.
Something’s Fishy!
Days: Saturdays
Time: 2 pm to 3:30 pm
Location: Etli-Mawita'mk: The Gathering Place (Merrymakedge P4)
Drop in!
Waisisk Ketu′muaji / Singing for Animals: A Musical Experience
Days: Saturdays
Time: 7 pm to 7:45 pm
Location: Campfire Circle in Jeremy’s Bay Campground
Free with admission to Kejimkujik.
Registration and cancellations
Registration
Registration opens on May 15, 2026.
Registration is required for some programs due to limited space. Please register at least one hour before the program start time.
Register at the Visitor Centre or call 902-682-2772.
Fees
Many programs are free with admission to Kejimkujik, and some programs require a fee per person.
Cost: See prices
Cancellations
Cancellations are fully refundable if you cancel 24 hours before the program start time, or if the program is cancelled by Parks Canada staff due to severe weather or low registration.
Tips
Please plan to arrive about five minutes before the program’s scheduled start time so we can begin together.
Take a moment to review the age requirements for each program to be sure it’s a good fit.
If you’re bringing a furry friend, please check ahead to confirm pets are welcome. When allowed, pets must be kept on a leash at all times, and we appreciate your help cleaning up after them.
Come prepared by bringing any gear or equipment you may need to fully enjoy the program.
Let our Visitor Centre staff know if you have any special needs or requirements—we’re happy to help.
Be sure to bring along any necessary medical equipment or medications so you’re comfortable throughout the program.
Free programs
- Creature Feature
- Flint Knapping
- Hug-a-Tree and Survive
- Play Waltes!
- Something's Fishy!
- The "Porcupine People" Mi'kmaw Quillwork Demonstration
Programs requiring advance registration and a fee
- Big Canoe Lake Paddle
- Dark-Sky Big Canoe Paddle
- Experience the Petroglyphs (free with admission to Kejimkujik)
- Milamu'kl / Many Colours
- Petroglyph Paddle
- Starlight and Shadows Night Hike
- Trick or Truth Hike
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