Tours and programs

Kouchibouguac National Park

Kouchibouguac's interpreters are passionate about sharing their knowledge and love for this spectacular place. Get swept away on one of the many adventures they have prepared for you.

Activities with interpreters will assist you in finding a more meaningful connection to natural surroundings and a better awareness of the local cultures in this protected area of Canada's heritage.

Wigwam gathering

An interpreter dressed in traditional Indigenous clothing, drumming.

Experience a voyage back in time with informative stories of Mi’gmaq presence at Kouchibouguac National Park. Learn about the traditional weaving and plant resources, food gathering throughout the seasons; be transported through time while listening to legends and much more!

Callanders Beach
Date Time Language
Wednesday, August 28 10 am Bilingual
Saturday, September 7 10 am English
Sunday, September 15 1 pm English
Sunday, September 22 1 pm English
Sunday, September 29 1 pm English
Sunday, October 6 1 pm English
Sunday, October 13 1 pm English

Lovin' lichens

A Parks Canada Heritage Interpreter in the forest

Learn about these pioneer species that grow in such abundance among the kings of our forest. A walk and talk along an easy, level trail. People always come away from this one with a newfound appreciation of lichens! 

Pines trail
Date Time Language
Friday, August 23 2 pm English
Friday, August 30 2 pm Bilingual
Friday, September 6 4 pm Bilingual
Friday, September 13 4 pm Bilingual
Friday, September 20 4 pm Bilingual
Friday, September 27 4 pm Bilingual
Friday, October 4 4 pm Bilingual
Friday, October 11 4 pm Bilingual

Medicine walk

a hand touching a plant in the soil

Take a stroll with us to discover medicinal and edible plants present in the bog trail. This bilingual program will be offered rain or shine. Please bring your hat, sunscreen, water bottle and bug spray.

10 am
Bog trail
Day of week Date
Monday August 26
Sunday September 1

Cedar weaving

Closeup of hands of a woman creating art with pieces of cedar

Join us for a cedar weaving demonstration. Learn about the art of weaving and contribute to replicating a century old cedar mat design. 

2 pm
Callanders
(Program offered in English)
Day of week Date
Thursday August 22
Tuesday August 27
Saturday September 7
Saturday September 28

A bug's life

A young visitor catching bugs with a net in a field.

Some fly, some jump, some crawl, some bite, and some sting: an investigation into the weird world of insects and why they matter. This is a very hands-on activity. It involves several games as well as an exploration component where we hand out nets and get people to go out and catch bugs. Kids love it (but it’s not just for kids). Even if it’s rainy out, we still have fun with the games.

Date Time Location Language
Sunday, June 30 10 am La Source Bilingual
Thursday, August 22 10 am La Source French
Sunday, August 25 10 am La Source Bilingual
Thursday, August 29 4 pm La Source English
Thursday, August 29 4 pm La Source English
Saturday, September 14 10 am Shelter F Bilingual

Lagoon life

Children searching for critters and holding nets in the lagoon with a Parks Canada interpreter.

Experience some unique encounters with the creatures of the Kouchibouguac lagoon!

Kellys
Date Time Language
Saturday, August 24 2 pm Bilingual
Wednesday, August 28 3 pm Bilingual

Riverwalk of the long tides

Two Parks Canada interpreters standing near a river.

A stroll amongst towering pines and whispering birches, following the Kouchibouguac River, where ocean and forest meet. The focus will be on experiencing the river and the forest using the senses and learning a bit about the area’s history and ecology along the way. We envision it being a nice relaxing morning stroll.

La Source
Bilingual
Date Time
Thursday, August 29 10 am
Thursday, September 5 10 am
Friday, September 6 2 pm
Saturday, September 28 11 am
Saturday, October 5 11 am
Saturday, October 12 11 am

Geocaching 101

A Parks Canada interpreter speaking to a group of visitors holding a geocache.

Come discover this modern treasure hunt. Approximately half-hour workshop then we go find a cache.

Kellys Canteen
Bilingual
Date Time
Monday, August 26 2 pm
Thursday, September 26 2 pm
Thursday, October 10 2 pm

Guided bird walk

A couple is birdwatching on the boardwalk at Kellys Beach

Take in the sights and sounds of Kouchibouguac National Park’s birds as we stroll through one of the park’s habitats.

Kellys canteen
Bilingual
Date Time
Monday, August 19 9 am
Thursday, September 5 2 pm
Sunday, September 8 2 pm
Sunday, September 15 10 am
Sunday, September 22 10 am
Sunday, September 29 10 am
Sunday, October 6 10 am
Sunday, October 13 10 am

Kouchibouguac Trivia Night

A Parks Canada interpreter talks to an audience at the outdoor theatre

Friday night friendly challenge to learn about the park and its natural habitat.

Outdoor Theatre
Bilingual
Date Time
Friday, August 23 6:30 pm
Saturday, September 14 7 pm
Saturday, September 21 7 pm
Saturday, September 28 7 pm
Saturday, October 5 7 pm
Saturday, October 12 7 pm

Parka's great adventure

Parka, the Parks Canada mascot, holding a Canadian flag at Kellys Beach

Be part of the adventure. For families with young children. We invited Parka to join us. Will she make it?

Shelter F, South Kouchibouguac Campground
Bilingual
Date Time
Tuesday, August 27 6:30 pm

Other programs

Knit a mushroom

Bring your questions about the bizarre world of fungi and learn to knit a small mushroom. No prior knitting experience needed.

Date Time Location Language
Saturday, September 7 4 pm Campfire circle Bilingual
Saturday, September 14 3 pm Campfire circle Bilingual
Saturday, October 28 3 pm Campfire circle Bilingual
Saturday, October 5 3 pm Campfire circle Bilingual
Saturday, October 12 3 pm Campfire circle Bilingual
Unraveling change

A fireside discussion about change, what it means, how to cope and how to create it.

Date Time Location Language
Saturday, September 7 5 pm Campfire circle Bilingual
Saturday, September 14 4 pm Campfire circle Bilingual
Saturday, September 21 4 pm Campfire circle Bilingual
Saturday, October 28 4 pm Campfire circle Bilingual
Saturday, October 5 4 pm Campfire circle Bilingual
Saturday, October 12 4 pm Campfire circle Bilingual
Pop-up expo station

Drop by the interpretation station on the boardwalk between the posted hours to chat with an interpreter and learn about a different topic every week.

Date Time Location Language
Sunday, September 8 1-3 pm Kellys Bilingual
Sunday, September 15 1-3 pm Kellys Bilingual
Sunday, September 22 1-3 pm Kellys Bilingual
Sunday, September 29 1-3 pm Kellys Bilingual
Sunday, October 6 1-3 pm Kellys Bilingual
Sunday, October 13 1-3 pm Kellys Bilingual
Mi’kmaq Basket Weaving Demonstration

Fridays, between 3 to 5 pm at the Visitor Reception Centre

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