Late fall, winter and spring at Kejimkujik

Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site

Kejimkujik is a great destination for seasonal hiking, biking, picnicking, geocaching or stargazing (weather permitting). From November 1 to Victoria Day weekend, most facilities and services are closed. Your visit at this time of year will be completely self-guided and very different from your summer experience.

Fall for Kejimkujik! | Parks Canada

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Animated Parks Canada logo. [Two children play in fallen leaves in an autumnal forest.]

Kejimkujik National Park & National Historic Site, Nova Scotia. [Father and son hike along a trail in Kejimujik holding a handheld device. They find a geocache beside a large tree.]

[Three adults in bright fall clothing ride on fat bikes ride by hikers on multi-use trail.]

[As they continue on the trail, the bikers pass two men in fall clothing sitting on Parks Canada Red Chairs along the edge of the river. ]

[The bikers bike along the shore of the river.]

[Mom takes a photo of two small children dressed in fall clothing along the shores of a calm lake.]

[Mom walking along trail with two small children dressed in fall clothing.]

[Close up of woman's face with fall leaves in the background.]

[Group of four older adults hiking on trail surrounded by fall leaves on the trees and the ground.]

[Two groups of adults share a picnic inside a picnic shelter with lights on the tables.]

[Group of three young adults sitting on a bench wearing fall clothing enjoying warm beverages.]

[Three men in fall clothing take a selfie with the lake in the background. They are surrounded by forest. ]

[The three men walk along a forested trail as the sun sets.]

[Two people sit in Parks Canada Red Chairs overlooking a calm lake as the sun sets in the distance. ]

Parks Canada logo.

Animated Canada wordmark.

Government of Canada chime.

Activities

Two people fishing in hip waders.

Fishing (April to August)

People with winter coats using a wood stove and picnic table indoors.

Picnicking

A woman and two children walk in the forest.

Hiking

Three people ride fat bikes in the forest.

Biking

A woman holding a geocaching box.

Geocaching

A group of people stargazing.

Explore the dark sky

Kejimkujik Seaside

Two people in winter coats walk on the beach.

Hiking at Kejimkujik Seaside

Be prepared

You are responsible for your own safety. Be prepared for changing weather conditions, be aware of hazards and have adequate information and equipment to ensure a safe visit.

Important bulletins | Safety and guidelines | Weather

Emergencies

Call 911 in the event of an emergency. Be prepared to have to wait for help to arrive. Emergency response may be extremely delayed.

An Automated External Defibrillator (AED) is available in front of the Visitor Centre 24/7.

Seasonal facilities and services

Most facilities and services are closed from October 31 to Victoria Day weekend. More information

Visitor Centre building

Washroom buildings

Pit privies (outhouses)

Roads

Parking

Electric car charging stations

Trails

  • Trails are not maintained or patrolled between November 1 and Victoria Day weekend
  • You may encounter washed out or flooded sections and/or downed trees

Picnic shelters and wood stoves

  • Picnic shelters at Mill Falls and Merrymakedge P1 are available for day use
  • There is no electricity in the shelters

Firewood in fall and winter

  • Firewood for the wood stove is available at the Mill Falls shelter by donation to the Friends of Keji
  • Note that kindling, matches, paper and an axe are not provided. Please bring what you need to start a fire

Camping

  • No camping between October 31 and Victoria Day weekend
  • While evening visits are welcome, camping and overnight stays are not permitted between October 31 and Victoria Day weekend, including front country, backcountry and roofed accommodations
  • The campground is closed to vehicles from early November until spring

Map

Maps

More information

Email: kejimkujik@pc.gc.ca

Telephone: 902-682-2770, Monday to Friday, between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm

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