Scenic view of Kejimkujik National Park with lush green trees and clear blue lake

Did You Know?

Did you know that Canada's national parks offer exceptional opportunities for outdoor activities? From hiking and camping to wildlife viewing and canoeing, Canada's national parks provide a range of experiences for nature enthusiasts. Some parks also offer unique opportunities for stargazing, backcountry skiing, and exploring historic sites.

Did you know that Canada has the world's oldest national park? Banff National Park, established in 1885, is not only Canada's first national park but also the third oldest national park in the world. Located in the Rocky Mountains of Alberta, Banff offers stunning landscapes, including glaciers, mountains, and turquoise lakes.

Did you know that Wood Buffalo National Park is the largest national park in Canada? Located in Alberta and the Northwest Territories, Wood Buffalo National Park covers an area of approximately 44,807 square kilometers (17,300 square miles). It is known for its diverse wildlife, including the world's largest herd of free-roaming wood bison.

Did you know that Canada has the largest national park system in the world? Parks Canada manages a vast network of national parks, national historic sites, and national marine conservation areas across the country. Canada's national park system covers over 328,000 square kilometers (126,635 square miles) of protected land.

Did you know that Nahanni National Park Reserve is a UNESCO World Heritage site? Located in the Northwest Territories, Nahanni National Park Reserve is known for its dramatic canyons, majestic waterfalls, and untouched wilderness. Virginia Falls, within the park, is twice the height of Niagara Falls.

Kejimkujik National Park

Scenic view of Kejimkujik National Park with lush green trees and clear blue lake

It’s a long, native Mi’kmaq word, so locals call it Keji. Kejimkujic National Park sits centrally and to the south on the mainland of the province of Nova Scotia. Unlike many national and provincial parks in Canada, Keji is extremely popular among the immediate population. Everyone who likes to camp tries to make it a weekend in Keji every year. That applies mostly to summer and fall, but the park is open year-round.

The large area that comprises Kejimkujic National Park is littered with lakes and rivers, enabling canoers to portage; many of the backwoods campsite are only accessible by water and portage. The land it occupies is ancient Mi’kmaq territory: the name means (it does not translate literally) something along the lines of “swollen waters”, probably a reference to the litany of lakes.

Not only is Keji (the full name is pronounced Kedge-eh-mah-KOO-jik, and the joke in Nova Scotia is that you don’t get to live in the province if you can’t say the word properly) a national park, it is also, thanks to its being anchored in 10,000 years of Mi’kmaq history, a National Historic Site. And on the Atlantic coast, there is a Kejimkujic National Park Seaside Adjunct with an ocean trail and seal-watching.

The park is open for camping, hiking, cross-country skiing, snow-shoeing, fishing and swimming year-round. Washroom and common area facilities have recently been upgraded. Reservations for camping are an absolute must. Booking opens in January of each year and locals are quick to grab their favourite campsites.

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Contact Information

Address:

3005 Kejimkujik Main Parkway

Telephone: +1 902-682-2772

Website: www.pc.gc.ca/en/pn-np/ns/kejimkujik