Swimming

Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site

The dark waters in Kejimkujik's lakes and rivers offer a variety of swimming experiences. Ask at the Visitor Centre about the best swimming spots.

Beaches

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

Map of Merrymakedge Beach

Pets

Pets are welcome at the pet-friendly area of Merrymakedge Beach
Pets must be on leash at all times

Accessibility considerations for Merrymakedge Beach

A mobility mat is installed on the beach from June 21 to mid-September
Wheelchair-accessible change room, with a ramp but no automatic doors
Paved path from parking lot to beach with marked accessibility parking
Wheelchair-accessible picnic tables by the path on the beach
Charcoal BBQ available from paved path
Paved path and ramp to canteen
Extended picnic table

Jeremy's Bay Campground: Meadow Beach, Slapfoot Beach and Kedge Beach

Map of the beaches at Jeremy's Bay Campground

Pets

Pets are not allowed at Meadow Beach, Slapfoot Beach or Kedge Beach

Facilities

Excellent swimming and close to campsites (connected by the Slapfoot Trail)
Beautiful views of Kejimkujik Lake

Accessibility considerations for Kedge Beach

A mobility mat is installed at Kedge Beach from June 21 to mid-September
Wheelchair-accessible washrooms at the Jim Charles Point facilities, near Kedge Beach
Adult-changing table in the accessible washroom at the Jim Charles Point facilities, near Kedge Beach
Picnic shelter

A floating beach mobility chair on a mobility mat — A mobility mat is installed at Merrymakedge Beach and Kedge Beach from June 21 to mid-September

Accessibility equipment

Mobility 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 who use mobility aids to 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
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

Mobility 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